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The Abstract

Q-Tip

Modern hip-hop and R&B music can both arguably be divided into pre- and post-A Tribe Called Quest, and the musical efforts of its lead MC and producer Kamaal Ibn John Fareed-better known to the world as Q-Tip. Consider the jazzy sampling, laid-back tempos and boho-chic vibe he introduced, then mull over the bohemian posturing and sounds of the neo-soul movement, plus any rap music that shies away from hardcore posturing. All roads lead back to ATCQ and the beats, rhymes and life of one man: Q-Tip. And now the time is ripe for The Renaissance, the Abstract MC's first solo album in nine years. Read more...

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Staff

CEO/Founder
Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson

Executive Producer
Richard "dixpop" Nichols

GM / Brand Director
Dan "dantana" Petruzzi

Editor-In-Chief
Ginny "gingerlynn" Suss

Content & Media Manager
Femi "shamz" Obasaju

Creative Director, Merchandise
Miguelle Ovalle for Dizmology

Store Fulfillment / Wholesale
Banzai

Accounting
SEFG, LLc

Legal
Brad A. Rubens

Intern
Sabrina Clery

Contributors

Review & Interview Writers
A. Francis Pearthree, Adam Roussell, Adrian Ruhi, Alana Harper, Alison Isaac, Aliya Ewing,
Andrew Jones, Andrew Martin, Anupa Mistry, Brian Hull, C. Benz, Candace L.,
Chris White, D.L. Chandler, Dale Coachman, Eavvon O'Neal, Enyi Emesih, Griff,
James Smith, Jason Reynolds, Jeff Artist, Jeff Harvey, Joel Francis, John Book,
Justin Deremo, Kendra G., LK1, M. Steve Hammer, Martin Caballero, Matt Kustel,
Mel Blunt, Mensah Demary, Michael Drohan, Mike Gadd, Nick McClure,
Sean Kantrowitz, Sidik Fofana, Sonia N., A. Tacuma Roeback, Tom Wolf, Will Georgi.

Photography
Ginny Suss, Jati Lindsay, Mel D. Cole, Mpozi "PoZi" Mshale Tolbert (RIP),
Sol-Exposure, Terrence Jennings, TONE, Trevor Paulhus, ?uesto.

Moderators
Dove, Steve, fire, johnbook, BrainChild, Von Pea, tonywashington, Rjcc,
hyde, CyrenYoung, J_Sun, Gangsta Mittens, Aeon, ZooTown74, Frank Longo, KnowOne,
ThaAnthology, smutsboy, Nettrice, BigReg, Binlahab, Ziad, BurbKnight.

Web Production

Front End Design: Sam Frank for Klimate
Code & Design: ExpandTheRoom
Flash: Halo Media
CSS & Blogs Dev: Allan Cole
Data & Integration: Cando Entertainment
Special Consulting: Michael Lovelady for enstrumental
Hosting & Systems: CNI
System Admin: Corey Johnson for CNI

Special Thanks