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~ Q-Tip
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  • Audio CD (3 Nov 2008)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Live
  • Label: Universal / Island
  • ASIN: B001I9MKZ0
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,548 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. Johnny Is Dead 3:01£0.69
Listen  2. Won't Trade 2:41£0.69
Listen  3. Gettin Up 3:17£0.69
Listen  4. Official 3:18£0.79
Listen  5. You 3:01£0.79
Listen  6. WeFight / WeLove 4:47£0.69
Listen  7. ManWomanBoogie 3:05£0.69
Listen  8. Move 5:49£0.69
Listen  9. Dance On Glass 3:01£0.69
Listen10. Life Is Better 4:41£0.79
Listen11. Believe 2:57£0.69
Listen12. Shaka 3:30£0.69
Listen13. Feva 3:51£0.69

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Q-Tip's 1999 solo debut, AMPLIFIED, was perhaps too party-oriented, too pop-influenced, too strayed from straightforward hip-hop, to have pleased die-hard A Tribe Called Quest fans. After nine years of the genre's evolution, which saw a handful of experimenters (i.e., Andre 3000, Kanye West, Pharrel Williams) running with Tip's instincts to great mainstreamsuccess, the positivistic, soft soul-based hip-hop sound purveyed by the nasal-voiced Tribe frontman now seems a whole lot closer to rap conventions. Tip's second official solo release, THE RENAISSANCE, has been a long time coming and is awelcome breath of fresh air. The man once known as the Abstract Poetic lets his complex lyrical intuitions run wild as he spits some of his most intricate free-associated verses since his Tribe days. Entirely self-produced (save for one gem, "Move," from the late J Dilla), THE RENAISSANCE relies onspacey jazz grooves, looping guitar lines, uplifting soul samples, and melodically suave vocal work courtesy of guests Norah Jones, D'Angelo, Amanda Diva, Raphael Saadiq, and, of course, Tip himself. THE RENAISSANCE is both nostalgic and forward-looking--one of the most rewarding and well-rounded albums of 2008.

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Hip-Hop is NOT dead!!!, 9 Nov 2008
By D101 (Dub, Irl) - See all my reviews
Now I haven't written a review on here in a long time but I really felt like people need to know how good this album really is. Two shelved albums & almost a decade after the release of "Amplified", Q-Tip is back with "The Renaissance". Amplified was an unusual album. Pure Hip-Hop songs such as "Let's Ride" were mixed in with more commercial sounding tunes such as "Breathe & Stop", which were clearly aimed at attracting a broader audience. The results were mixed. Whilst his first solo LP boasts some excellent individual tracks, the album itself feels forced & does not work. This is not a problem, however, on Tip's latest effort. Here you really get the sense that he was free to pursue whatever musical direction he wanted & the result is one of the finest Hip-Hop albums in years.

The album is almost entirely produced by Q-Tip himself. The exceptions are "Won't Trade", which is produced by Mark Ronson, & "Move", produced by the late, great J Dilla (Dilla also produced the UK bonus track "Feva"). It is worth noting that 4 of the 13 tracks - "Johnny Is Dead", "Official", "I Believe" & "Feva" - are re-workings from one of Tip's earlier shelved albums. All four tracks can be heard in there original form on his "Abstract Innovations" mixtape.

The Renaissance has an old school Hip-Hop, dare I say Tribe-esque feel to it. Best songs on the album are the first single "Gettin' Up", "Won't Trade", "Official" & the excellent "Move". But honestly the whole album is good - there are no weak tracks.

Overall, The Renaissance is a true Hip-Hop album for Hip-Hop fans. It highlights just how talented Q-Tip is, not only as an MC but also as a producer. Unfortunately it also serves as a reminder as to just how disappointing it is that this is only his second album (which was released) in almost 10 years. Support Q-Tip, support Hip-Hop & buy "The Renaissance" - you won't be disappointed! Let's hope there is a new Tribe album to come...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!, 9 Jan 2009
By O. Abimbola "Fitnik" (St Albans, Herts) - See all my reviews
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The Abstract Poet is back for sure! My brother got me this for xmas and I have almost worn the CD out. Excellent, old school hip hop, heavily reminiscent of a Tribe called Quest in the early 90s. Q-tip is a master lyricist/MC/producer without a doubt and this, in my opinion, is his best solo effort. Each track glides effortlessly into the next - my faves are "We fight/we love", "Johnny is dead", "Believe" and "Dance on glass", the latter of which opens with about 60 seconds of 'Tip rapping without any beat or music to speak of then the beat breaks in suddenly and unexpectedly with classic "Tribesque" jazzy sampling/undertones - outstanding! Buy it, buy it, buy it - you will not regret it :-)
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5.0 out of 5 stars 2008 was a bad year... until now!, 13 Nov 2008
By J. Rhodes - See all my reviews
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He's only gone and done it! This album is not just worth the wait, its worthy of all the praise that is getting lavished on it from reviewers all over the globe. This is a real masterclass that demonstrates to all the would-be rappers out there that even though the world and its dog are bored stiff of the gerne, with artists that don't just cater to the marketing exec's by knocking out music by numbers (you all know who I'm talking about) great hip-hop albums can still be produced.

What we have here is a mature yet fresh hip-hop/nu-soul fusion that works on so many levels its frightening! Some of the tracks are so tasty its hard to describe.

From 'Getting Up' and 'Official' to 'You' and 'Life Is Better' the residing unescapable word that comes to mind is "Class"! In a funny sort of way this is more of a follow-up to Foreign Exchange's seminal 'Connected' than even their 2008 release 'Leave It All Behind'... praise indeed!

I'm positive this album will last ages... but lets just hope we won't have to wait so long for the next installment.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wait Up
It's very rare for me to write about anybody, but this album has touched me. I thought that I'd pop him in while I wrote this too so i hope you're feeling the vibe!! Read more
Published 1 month ago by B. Moseley

5.0 out of 5 stars It's all about his attitude...
Q-Tip is a really cool guy. While most hip-hop at the moment seems to be about waving your success in people's faces and the animosity between the various cliched thugs on MTV,... Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. Clucas

5.0 out of 5 stars Cooler side of Hip Hop
Q Tip once again has shown his versatility in delivering def rhymes and unforgetable beats. The album is a killer from start to finish with every track getting you to nod your... Read more
Published 2 months ago by L. Ajayi

5.0 out of 5 stars Funky for you
I have to say that Hip-Hop is not the musical genre that calls out the most to me. I usually approach hiphop albums with alot of reservations, although I have came across... Read more
Published 5 months ago by lovelocus

5.0 out of 5 stars Instant Classic from one of the best MC's out there!!
I could go in depth about how each and every track is just perfection and how Q-Tip is just like soul for your ears with his flow and song, but anyone who knows of him and has... Read more
Published 6 months ago by P. M. Howard-martiniak

5.0 out of 5 stars JUST GO BUY IT NOW
Q Tip is back and he ain't playin. if u like your hip hop PROPER u need this album...

peace
Published 6 months ago by TROUBLEMAKER

5.0 out of 5 stars The best thing to come out of Hip Hop and R'n'b in years
My elation surrounding this album is primarily based on the lift it gave me following the absoulte disappointment I felt in listening to Kayne West's "808 and Heartbreaks"... Read more
Published 7 months ago by D. J. Wolfram

5.0 out of 5 stars Q-Tip has made a comeback differently!
Although the album is short (47 mins) it is well worth the purchase! Q-Tip has come back with the ol skool flow of hip hop into the present era. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Diem

5.0 out of 5 stars simple as this.....
Buy it!!!
NOW!!
its in instant classic and prob wont be cheap for long.
KAMAAL IS ON FORM AS USUALL.
JUST CLICK ADD 2 BASKET LOL
Published 7 months ago by R. jeffrey

5.0 out of 5 stars The abstract is back
Iv just got this cd today,didnt even know anything about it until it popped up while i was seving the net,im a huge hip hop junkie and so i really respect Q,iv been listening to... Read more
Published 7 months ago by CRAZE

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