Q-Tip, Black Thought, And Questlove Trace Their Ancenstry (Video)

Q-Tip teamed up with OkayPlayer’s “The Root of…” series to trace back his roots. With a simple DNA test, assisted by Gina Paige of the African Ancestry, it’s discovered that Q-Tip’s ancestors were from West Africa. Watch the process above. Spotted at RR Questlove and Black Thought trace back their African roots after the jump….
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Q-Tip, Black Thought, And Questlove Trace Their Ancenstry (Video)

Q-Tip teamed up with OkayPlayer’s “The Root of…” series to trace back his roots. With a simple DNA test, assisted by Gina Paige of the African Ancestry, it’s discovered that Q-Tip’s ancestors were from West Africa. Watch the process above. Spotted at RR Questlove and Black Thought trace back their African roots after the jump….
MissInfo.tv |  Read More |  15 days ago.

Q-Tip Traces African Ancestry

As part of OKP’s “The Roots Of” series, Q-Tip traces his native tongue back to the Motherland. He later discovers that his ancestors were from West Africa. After the jump, ?uestlove and Black Thought find out their ancestry.
Rap Radar |  Read More |  15 days ago.

Akai MPC Renaissance Commercial

Named after Q-Tip’s 2008 album and inspired by its cover, Akai Professional introduces their MPC Renaissance in this promo featuring Sean C & LV and araabMUZIK. Sidebar: ATCQ In London 1995
Rap Radar |  Read More |  1 month, 4 days ago.

Consequence & Q-Tip Reconcile

After making peace with Kanye West a few months ago, Consequence has finally patched things up with cousin and rapper, Q-Tip. It’s a family affair! Here’s what he said to Rap Radar below. Download Curb Certified here. After a very intense & extensive meeting,  Q-Tip & myself have resolved our public & private issues. With so [...]
Rap Radar |  Read More |  1 month, 17 days ago.

[Singles] Phil Ade f. Kevin Ross – “No Place Like Home”

#PhilAdeFriday is going strong again and will conclude with another collection next month. Here's this week's selection.
HipHopDX RSS Feed |  Read More |  2 months, 22 days ago.
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Andre Harrell’s Heavy D Tribute

Nov 14th

Posted by B.Dot over at Rap Radar

Andre Harrell paid homage to his former Uptown Records artist yesterday on his weekly show on NY’s 98.7 Kiss FM. During the 2 hour long broadcast, Q-Tip, Mary J. Blige, Rev Run, LL Cool J, and Steve Stoute called in to give their memories of Heavy D. Q-Tip 1:17:54 | Mary J. Blige:  1:25:40| Rev Run: [...]
Rap Radar |  Read More |  2 months, 26 days ago.
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[Videos] A.G. f. Sadat X – Time Is Now

Oct 26th

Posted by HipHopDX RSS Feed over at HipHopDX RSS Feed

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[Videos] Freeway – Escalators

Oct 19th

Posted by HipHopDX RSS Feed over at HipHopDX RSS Feed

Freeway premiered "Escalators" over at RapRadar. This is another cut from Diamond in the Ruff Directed by Jimmy Giambrone, Co-Directed by Freeway.
HipHopDX RSS Feed |  Read More |  1 year, 3 months ago.
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Chiddy Bang Feat. Q-Tip – “Here We Go”

Oct 5th

Posted by Beware over at The Smoking Section

I’d just like to say Chiddy Bang is officially not f*cking around. They’ve recently unveiled their first official release, Chiddy Bang: The Preview, and done tracks with Pharrell and now, Q-Tip. The latter is the seat-belt-buckling “Here We Go,” an obnoxiously big record that stands out like a puddle in the pouring rain and will [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  1 year, 4 months ago.
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Chiddy Bang feat. Q-Tip – Here We Go

Oct 2nd

Posted by nation over at Nah Right

Off The Preview EP, which comes out on October 11th in the UK and October 12th in the US. Chiddy Bang feat. Q-Tip – Here We Go | Mediafire Props to Buck Marley Previously: Chiddy Bang – The Good Life (Video)
Nah Right |  Read More |  1 year, 4 months ago.
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Q-Tip Interview w/ XXL

Sep 22nd

Posted by nation over at Nah Right

Q-Tip spoke to XXL for this Hennessy Artistry Series that he’s co-curating with The Roots, and shed some light on his future projects. When asked if he’s fed up of the music business and if he’s ready to just start acting, he said that he’s about to work with Barbara De Fina (producer of all [...]
Nah Right |  Read More |  1 year, 4 months ago.
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Video: Q-Tip, The Roots & Erykah Badu perform at the Hennessy Artistry Kickoff

Sep 20th

Posted by Mr.North over at MissInfo.tv

FSD got footage of the Hennessy Artistry kickoff event in Chicago on Saturday night which included performances from Q-Tip, The Roots, Erykah Badu, Curren$y, Big Sean, Kid Sister and D-Nice. Above, Q-Tip & Black Thought with the The Roots backing them perform the N.W.A. classic “Straight Outta Compton”. Also….. He’s back, in full effect… After the jump you [...]
MissInfo.tv |  Read More |  1 year, 4 months ago.
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Q-Tip & The Roots – Straight Outta Compton (Live)

Sep 19th

Posted by mikewaxx over at illRoots

Source: FakeShoreDrive This was so dope to see. Q-Tip & The Roots were in Chicago last night with special guests Kid Sister and Curren$y. Aside from them bringing out Erykah Badu to close this show, their performance of this NWA classic was truly unforgettable.
illRoots |  Read More |  1 year, 4 months ago.
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Video: Q-Tip & Black Thought Cover “Straight Outta Compton”

Sep 19th

Posted by eskay over at Nah Right

Kamaal and Thought, backed by The Roots, cover one of the greatest rap songs of all time and one of my personal Top 10 at the Hennessy Artistry event in Chicago. Propers to Andrew from FSD for the footage. Hit the jump to check out an interview with ?uestlove and GowhereHipHop at the same event. [...]
Nah Right |  Read More |  1 year, 4 months ago.
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G.O.O.D. Friday: Kanye West feat. Mos Def, Swizz Beatz, Raekwon & Charlie Wilson “Lord Lord Lord”

Sep 18th

Posted by Mr.North over at MissInfo.tv

As we’re now into week 5 tonight’s new release is “Lord Lord Lord” that features Mos Def, Swizz Beatz, Raekwon & Charlie Wilson. Going by his tweets this was finished last night, also props to ‘Ye for releasing the artwork in advance. (MissInfo: Does Uncle Charlie live at the studio? I hope he has his [...]
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G.O.O.D. Friday: Kanye West feat. Mos Def, Swizz Beatz, Raekwon & Charlie Wilson “Lord Lord Lord”

Sep 18th

Posted by Mr.North over at MissInfo.tv

As we’re now into week 5 tonight’s new release is “Lord Lord Lord” that features Mos Def, Swizz Beatz, Raekwon & Charlie Wilson. Going by his tweets this was finished last night, also props to ‘Ye for releasing the artwork in advance. (MissInfo: Does Uncle Charlie live at the studio? I hope he has his [...]
MissInfo.tv |  Read More |  1 year, 4 months ago.
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Consequence – “Got Me Trippin (The Amerie Joint)”

Sep 17th

Posted by TC over at The Smoking Section

While G.O.O.D. Music’s antics like CuDi’s cocaine outburst and Kanye’s film festival have ruled the airlines today, the Lt. Consequence is only out for “1 Thing” to represent his camp: well, you know what the hell I was gonna say. Making G.O.O.D. music of course! Maybe even great. With Kamal The Abstract on the beat, [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  1 year, 4 months ago.
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Consequence: Got Me Trippin (The Amerie Joint) [prod by Q-Tip]

Sep 17th

Posted by Kevin over at KevinNottingham.com

Here’s a hot new joint off Consequence’s upcoming album, ConsTV… and it’s produced by Q-Tip! DOWNLOAD via NR | BPB * Summary only. Visit the site for full article!
KevinNottingham.com |  Read More |  1 year, 4 months ago.
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Consequence: Got Me Trippin (The Amerie Joint) [prod by Q-Tip]

Sep 17th

Posted by Kevin over at KevinNottingham.com

Here’s a hot new joint off Consequence’s upcoming album, ConsTV… and it’s produced by Q-Tip! DOWNLOAD via NR | BPB * Summary only. Visit the site for full article!
KevinNottingham.com |  Read More |  1 year, 4 months ago.
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Consequence – Got Me Trippin (The Amerie Joint) [prod. Q-Tip]

Sep 17th

Posted by nation over at Nah Right

Off ConsTV. Cuts by Statik Selektah. Consequence – Got Me Trippin (prod. Q-Tip) | Mediafire Props to BackPackBoogie.
Nah Right |  Read More |  1 year, 4 months ago.
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Video: Nas & Q-Tip perform for VEVO’s Go Show Series

Sep 14th

Posted by Mr.North over at MissInfo.tv

This past summer Q-Tip who has a local residency at New York’s Ace Hotel brought out Nas as a surprise guest for VEVO’s Go Show. The two artists performed “NY State Of Mind” & “One Love” off Esco’s debut Illmatic LP and ending the show off with “Made You Look” in front of a small [...]
MissInfo.tv |  Read More |  1 year, 4 months ago.
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Video: Q-Tip & The Roots to Curate Hennessy Artistry 2010

Aug 23rd

Posted by eskay over at Nah Right

Following up on the success of the 2009 Hennessy Artistry event series, Ahmir and company have returned to help curate this years run and they’re bringing Kamaal with them.
Nah Right |  Read More |  1 year, 5 months ago.
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