Better late than never seems to be the theme with some of these recent Q-Tip releases. Last night, the official video for Tip's song "Life Is Better" featuring Norah Jones was released. This track first appeared on his '08 album, The Renaissance. This is definitely an LP that deserved a promotional push well into the following year of its' release anyway. For more of that funk-jazz inspired Q-Tip music, go get Kamaal The Abstract, in stores now.
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that was pretty cool should have done that a long time ago.
Yes, I definitely dig this! It’s always good when you have cats like Tip who still understand how light and airy Hip-Hop should be at times, just allowing the listener to find a nice lil’ comfy pocket of happiness to rest in to take a break from the day… even if its only for 3 minutes and 46 seconds…
they have alot of chemistry together
Gotta love hip hop homage songs. I love it when emcees show respect to those who paved the way. Big ups to Tip and Norah. Although both songs are good, I’ll take this over Jay Z’s ‘A Star is Born’.
Right about now? I’m feelin like Q-Tip got hip hop on his back. He keeps hitting the mark with these mordern songs with that good ‘ole classic hip hop feel. This video is pure artistry…I’m also feeling like supporting whatever Norah Jones puts out after this…more more more
incredible…
this is just a fun song and video. i love that Qtip is bringing tha fun back to hiphop. everyone has been to serious about making money or a hit song and not focusing on having fun with it. much love to tip
oh and norah sounds like and angel i could listen to her sing the dictionary
This is the balance. Real cool. Norah Jones is a jewel.
What is this like Tips 5th video from The Renaissance?Wish Tip got a hell of a lot more play.He is mad under rated.Most artist today can barely squeeze 2 singles out of their albums.Keep doing your thing Tip.
I thought the song was about saying life is better now that ive found hip hop the way Q-Tip says about all the cats that have payved the way for hip hop (minus lil wayne he shouldnt even be mentioned) than the video shows him and Norah Jones acting like there in love I dont get it anyways cool video really artistic and the song is really cool too alough I feel the album needs a much bigger pus in the promotional region as i feel like Tip this and his latest album are very underatted.
Luv this joint! can’t stop singin’ it! Q-tip one of my mentors..Norah is niiiiice!
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one of may fav’s off this album
q-tip might be the most underrated and underappreciated artist in music
Once again… real music. I love that fact that Norah works with cats like Tip and Andre who both deserves more play and props in the Hip Hop World. Tip keep bringing good music to the world. Fan since “88-89″.
no roots shout out tho?
To Mr Crossfader,
My interpretation is that Tip has personified Hip Hop as himself, and Norah has thus found both Tip and the music.
maybe that’s why norah jones broke up with her boyfriend…
Can’t front. This joint is on repeat. You heard it first, I bet they win a Grammy for this one.
this shit is fire. both of them are very talented. q-tip deserves an award this year. also, norah is beautiful.
I Keep thinking about this joint…what a great song and video…beautiful
I love this album, I wish radio stations would have bumped a few of these tracks alot more. Definitely some party joints on this album…
This single should be able to get the album back on the charts. I love this one.
This is my kind of music! It’s a shame that radio never does what you want, but always what you expect. Sometimes light and airy is good. No pressure. No rules. Just breezy.
beautiful.
Where my nigger Dilla at?
SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCKS
“Better late than never” is right. This is my JOINT!!!
THE RELENTLESS HATER, would you prefer some soulja boy?
Agreed, cfr & redef! The album is so dope this is only like the sixth best song in my opinion. Hope he releases Johnny is Dead.
Love, love, love it* I had a smile on my face the whole time I listened to it*
Q-TIP is still dope as ever ,and I still support this movement of Good music.We UNDERSTAND your style Q-tip and keep doing what you do,oh so well.FROM cHI-TOWN ,NASville,& ST.PETE Florida BIG UP’S…
yes indeed, lovin this one
Favorite album of ’08
One of my favorite joints on that album!!! glad they were able to make it in to a video!!!