{"product_id":"q-tip-the-renaissance","title":"Q-Tip: The Renaissance","description":"Q-Tip: The Renaissance MUSIC AUDIO CD hip hop jazz soul r\u0026amp;b Norah Jones Motown  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Universal Motown Records \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2008 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eQ-Tip: The Renaissance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eQ-Tip: The Renaissance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eUniversal Motown Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eHip Hop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eAlternative Hip-Hop, Soul, R\u0026amp;B\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQ-Tip is a veteran MC and producer best known as the lead voice of the influential group A Tribe Called Quest. He's widely respected for his smooth, jazz-influenced flow, thoughtful lyrics, and for bringing live instrumentation and soulful production into hip-hop. As a producer and arranger Q-Tip blends classic sampling techniques with organic musicianship to craft warm, groove-oriented tracks. His work balances ear-catching beats with introspective songwriting and a strong sense of melody.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Renaissance is Q-Tip's 2008 solo statement, showcasing a mature, cohesive sound built around soul, jazz and R\u0026amp;B sensibilities. The album features several high-profile collaborations and guest vocalists, and favors lush arrangements and live-feel grooves over abrasive production. Songs such as \"Life Is Better\" (featuring Norah Jones) and \"Believe\" (featuring D'Angelo) highlight the record's emphasis on melody and musicianship. Overall, the release finds Q-Tip refining his signature style into a warm, widescreen solo record that foregrounds collaboration and classic songcraft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures guest appearances by Norah Jones, D'Angelo, Raphael Saadiq and Amanda Diva. Released on Universal Motown Records in 2008. Includes one bonus track: \"Feva\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eJohnny Is Dead\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eWon't Trade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eGettin' Up\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eOfficial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eYou\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003eWe Fight\/We Love (feat. Raphael Saadiq)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003cbr\u003eManWomanBoogie (feat. Amanda Diva)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u003cbr\u003eMove\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.\u003cbr\u003eDance On Glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.\u003cbr\u003eLife Is Better (feat. Norah Jones)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11.\u003cbr\u003eBelieve (feat. D'Angelo)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.\u003cbr\u003eShaka\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13.\u003cbr\u003eFeva (Bonus Track)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Universal Motown Records","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51404693176598,"sku":"133729","price":14.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/2026610185510210scan.jpg?v=1781148314","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/q-tip-the-renaissance","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}