Last month, many know that Q-Tip was doing a show at the House of Blues while in the middle of Vivrant Thing, Mr. Purple, came out and did some playing with his band. According to all accounts, this was a complete surprise to everybody, including Tip & DJ Scratch. Well, now we got the video!
On a touching note, my boy E.Mares let me know of a 6 Degrees of Seperation story between him, his late sister (RIP), Prince and Tip. I’m not going to post it here b/c it’s his story but you may want to ask him about it when you see him. Thanks for sharing, homie.
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Posted on December 11th, 2008
Q-Tip did a free show on my birthday at NY’s Knitting Factory to promote his new album the Renaissance. He also ran through some classics of Tribe. The video is well worth the wait at the late 6 minute mark. Just watch… Props to Mikey Fresh for the video!
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Posted on September 30th, 2008
There are a great number of DJs that I respect and are given due props: QBert, Mixmaster Mike, Roc Raida, Z-Trip, etc. But if there are 2 DJs that I look up b/c of their style and musical selection - Jazzy Jeff is one and Scratch is the other. Check him tear up the decks with Evill Dee (from Black Moon fame). From the always trustworthy source, GrandGood.
BONUS: Q-Tip performing Excursions and Check The Rhime at the same event. After the Jump.. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted on September 29th, 2008
I don’t have enough for a full posting today, as I had to drop my girl off at the subway today. Yes, Los Angeles has a Subway. And not the sandwich place, but one that actually moves underground, and above ground in some places I guess.
Smirnoff and Cornerstone Promotions are promoting their new Smirnoff Signature Mix drinks. For this campaign Common and Just Blaze will remake “The Light,” Q-tip and Cool n Dre will redo Tribe’s “Midnight,” and KRS-One and DJ Premier will make a new version of “Criminal Minded.” The latter is the one I am most excited about. Nike and Hip-Hop (via Just Blaze and Primo) were a good team, let’s see if Smirnoff can reach that standard.
All of the artists will be perform their classics live at the Smirnoff/Cornerstone launch party on Feb, 26th. The actual remakes will be available as a free download on Smirnoff.com later. Stay tuned for more info. Speaking of info, this was all due to Miss Info. One day we will make her blogroll. (hint, hint)
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Posted on February 12th, 2008
A treat for the Abstract fans. Enjoy. If anyone has Kamal’s solo joints beyond Amplified, please post in the comments. I am trying to make sure my Q-Tip library is full.
A grip of people have been responding to me directly about another Term post. The boy is nice and smart with his production choices. I really haven’t heard a bad verse from him and he’s just starting. Being Latino and a tad political doesn’t hurt my bias. So enjoy these treats!
A dope find by the homies at BIFTK & Miss Info. Dope footage from an old Rap City in the early 90s. Its crazy to me to see all those dope producers in one room and also realize that everyone is about 20 pounds lighter in the video (FYI - Hit 30, hit the gym). So inspired right now that I need to give you an old school mix in the next for days. This is for the architect, Haruo J. Gilla. Benefit!
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Posted on October 31st, 2007
