New OkayArtist

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...


OkayArtists


This area of the site is under construction while we put the finishing touches on our new artist profile pages. In the mean time, please find an alphabetized list of those we have deemed "OkayArists" since launching in 1999. Soon this list will grow rapdily and be organized much differently.

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Amy Winehouse
Aceyalone
Blackalicious
Common
The Coup
D'Angelo
Dangerdoom
Dilated Peoples
Dj Jazzy Jeff
Erykah Badu
Hi-Tek
J Dilla
Jaguar Wright
Jazzyfatnastees
Jean Grae
Jill Scott
k-os
Leela James
M-1
Meshell
Mos Def
Mr. Lif
Pharoahe Monch
Reflection Eternal
Rjd2
The Roots
Sa-Ra
Scratch
Skillz
Talib Kweli