Q Tip Kamaal The Abstract Vinyl

It is like the best of stevie wonder jamiroquai prince and a tribe called quest rolled into one.

Q tip kamaal the abstract vinyl. Given the dearth of musical merit and capable mcs in today s hip hop the time is ever so right for tip. Kamaal ibn john fareed born jonathan william davis april 10 1970 better known by his stage name q tip is an american rapper record producer singer actor and dj nicknamed the abstract he is noted for his innovative jazz influenced style of hip hop production and his philosophical esoteric and introspective lyrical themes. 2001 advanced release of q tip s album that was shelved for 8 years by arista before finally being released by battery records in 2009 with a slightly different track titles and an extra track. Kamaal the abstract is an intensely idiosyncratic and revealing record.

Kamaal the abstract is an eclectic album that features q tip rapping singing and exploring his jazz influences. The album contains introspective and life related lyrical themes. Slip case album and apparently only 100 of these were pressed for industry only use. Reccomended for anyone who supports real genuine hip hop soul and jazz funk.

To that end q tip produced the entire album himself even playing several instruments. He embarked on his music career in the late 1980s as an mc. Vinyl lp album promo unofficial release country. Kamaal the abstract.

Hip hop style. Credits for kamaal the abstract adapted from liner notes 25 vic anesini material jonathan blake drums danny clinch photography kamaal fareed q tip synthesizer bass drums keyboards vocals vocals background bells clapping drum programming drum overdubs mini moog producer engineer executive producer mixing. After eight years in label limbo q tip s 2001 lp kamaal the abstract will finally get to see the light of day. Kamaal the abstract is the third studio album by american hip hop artist q tip released september 15 2009 on battery records recorded in 2001 the album is a departure from his solo debut album amplified 1999.

Arista 2 qt06lp format. I think about q tip s kamaal the abstract because that s where it come from when andre 3000 cee lo and others like mos def tried their best by singing. Q tip or kamaal the abstract provides some really soulful vibes and even sings which he does more of in this record instead of mcing and does a great job at it. Conscious jazzy hip hop rnb swing.

Amazingly it s even more apropos in 2009. Otherwise due to his success of his 2008 album the. The album which features nine tracks that the tribe called quest frontman produced entirely on his own will be issued via battery records on sept. View credits reviews tracks and shop for the vinyl release of kamaal the abstract on discogs.