Q-Tip "Renaissance" (2008)
I've seen a lot about Q-Tip, but almost always either as a member of a
group (most notably Tribe Called Quest and Soulquarians) or as a
producer for other artists' work, often partnering up with J-Dilla.
Q-Tip released his first solo album 'Amplified' in 1999. A further
release was abandoned by his record company and he changed labels.
After some more production work and with a 9 year gap since 'Amplified'
he followed up his first release with 'The Renaissance'.
It took me a listen or two to really latch onto the album, though tracks like "You", "WeFight/WeLove"
and "Life is Better" (with Norah Jones) clicked straight away for me.
I'm on my fourth listen now and the album is funky, soulful, and of
course well produced. Lots of live drum sounds prominent in the mix.
Something like "Shaka" sounds kind of retro and totally contemporary at the same time.
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