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Q-Tip | Format: Vinyl
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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  • Vinyl (29 Nov 1999)
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Format: Explicit Lyrics
  • Label: Laface
  • ASIN: B00002SWMK
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 509,752 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Breaking up is hard to do but sometimes the aftermath can shine a light on the individuals and just what they brought to the mix. Over the course of five albums (three of which are certified hip-hop classics), Q-Tip, the dominant wordsmith and resident sex symbol of A Tribe Called Quest, was the guy with the goods. With his adenoidal tone and nimble way with a rhyme, he was the focus of much of the attention Tribe justifiably received. Yet left to his own devices, Tip falls short and Amplified is not the triumph fans might have expected. Part of the fault lies in the production, which with the exception of two great cuts (both produced by DJ Scratch), is provided by Tip and partner J.D., who also worked the last two (weak) Tribe CDs as part of te Ummah production team. Tip's new sound is typified by the revved up, sexy push and pull of his smash "Vivrant Thing", But that song's sound and subject matter--sex--is the main theme throughout this album. True, Tip is playful and pointed, but the lyrics are remarkably linear for a guy who once dubbed himself "abstract" and the similarity of the drum patterns and tempo start to grow tiresome. Sadly, what should have been a breakthrough solo debut from a truly gifted artist only makes you yearn for the subtle jazzy touches and deadpan retorts former Tribe members Ali Shaheed Muhammed and Phife Dog provided. --Amy Linden

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Audio CD
Anyone who thought Q-Tip might not deliver the goods when going solo has been proved seriously wrong. If you liked the flava of the two awesome singles Breathe & Stop and Vivrant Thing you will love this album. A Tribe Called Quest were hip hop legends, their first three albums all regarded as classics by fans and critics alike, but Tips solo album is of such high standard that Phife and Shaheed are hardly missed. Tips change in style (aiming for the R&B crossover market) provides a different side to his abstract persona. Sex is the main subject but this album can be played in the car, or at a party as well as the bedroom. Tip delivers tight lyrics over rugged, stripped down beats. Apart from the two singles highlights include Movin With U, Lets Ride, All In and the Spanish flavoured Do It. Yet its hard to spot a filler, all tracks come recommended. All good - well worth a listen. Breathe, stop, listen and get vivrant.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Vinyl
The first time I put this CD on, I wasn't too impressed with it, but that's only because I was listening to the music alone and in-depth. This was a mistake. I then gave it another try while I was playing on my Playstation, and it sounded ten-fold better. It's definately a CD you want playing underneath general conversationwhen you have a few people round, or whilst your doing something that requires your attention, because the jazzy beats and rythmic lyrics seem to slip into the back of your mind easier, and any production slip-ups are made unoticeable.
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Format:Audio CD
This album is fun, sexy music. It's not 'old skool' and Tribe called Quest fans will be dissapointed if they were hoping for more of the same. Slightly repetitive in parts, but you have to love "Breathe and Stop", the Latino licks on "do it", and the semi-insane rantings of Busta Rhymes on his collaboration, at the end of the track, with Q-Tip cracking up in the background at least recaptures the lightness of the old skool before it went gangsta. Feel good, love-making music.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Man,,,,,
Create me a dead mans island... Q Tip will be there, guiding me through life. Chukling on my shoulder, just being him. Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2009 by Billy Bob
The Best One From Tribe Called Quest - Q-Tips Solo Debut
As a lover of Tribe for many years now I was really psyched that Q-Tip came out with a solo LP..

It starts brilliantly with track 2 Higher

A nice beat and the... Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2007 by Mr. Steven Morrison
The Abstract Poetic!! (Featuring a few bad chestnuts!!)
A Tribe Called Quest are still considered legends and it is enivitable after their split that any solo projects had a lot to live up to. Read more
Published on 18 Dec 2002 by "olithorp"
Uncontrollably cool!
When I bought this I was afraid that it may be too much of a straight forward rap record, like outkast and so many others around at the moment. Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2001
BANGIN' BEATS?: U BETTA BELIEVE IT!
I wasn't sure what to expect of this debut set from Q-tip. As an integral part of The Tribe collective his quirky, nasal and intelligent flow has graced many of the truly great... Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2000
Fantastic for Hip-Pop, average for Hip-Hop
If you like pop music then buy this... if you are a hip-hop fan like myself who wants a Tribe album don't expect too much. Read more
Published on 29 May 2000
Has what many rappers lack - rhythme
I was instantly won over with Q-Tips jazzy music and tight rapping when I first heard Breathe and Stop and got round to buying this excellent album when I heard Vivrant Thing. Read more
Published on 20 May 2000
Wow...this CD blew me away!
Buy this immediately! When I heard the singles 'Breathe and Stop', and 'Vivrant Thing', I bought Q-Tip's album. Read more
Published on 23 April 2000
An average CD
All the tracks are very similar. None of them are bad but most average. One great song Breathe and stop the rest OK. If you love Qtips style buy if you don't stay away.
Published on 20 April 2000
Not bad - quite good actually!
I see the two other reviewers of this album, seem a little dissatisfied with the album's sound. Rubbish! Read more
Published on 29 Feb 2000 by S. Berger
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