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Kamaal the Abstract  (Audio CD) 
by Q-Tip

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2009 release from the acclaimed rapper and former member of A Tribe Called Quest. This long-delayed album, slated originally for release in 2001, is finally dropping! A musical hybrid, Kamaal was commendably avant-garde at the time of its creation. Amazingly, it's even more apropos in 2009; given the dearth of musical merit and capable MCs in today's Hip Hop, the time is ever-so-right for Tip. Kamaal the Abstract is an intensely idiosyncratic and revealing record. To that end, Q-Tip produced the entire album himself, even playing several instruments. What comes from Kamaal is daring m‚lange of Soul, supa-cool Jazz, head-nodding Hip Hop, and organic Pop magic in the vein of Stevie Wonder or Prince.

Product Details:
Audio CD Release Date: September 15, 2009
Studio: Battery
Number Of Discs: 1
Average Customer Rating: based on 13 reviews
Track Listing:
1. Feelin'
2. Do You Dig U?
3. Million Times
4. Blue Girl
5. Barely in Love
6. Heels
7. Abstractionisms
8. Caring
9. Even If It Is So
10. Make It Work [*]
 
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Average Customer Review:4.0
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4Heard This Before...  Nov 13, 2009
... And I still love the sound. Think "I Left My Wallet In El Segundo" from A Tribe Called Quest debut release and mash it with the soft rock of the '70s from artists such as Steely Dan and Seals and Croft. If you're expecting and want that ill nasal flow and the jazz beats from Tip then you will be disappointed. If you want something away from the norm, then buy this CD. Tre Hardson, Cee Lo, Andre 3000, and Phonte from Little Brother have all "re-invented" their perspective of Hip Hop. Q-Tip has done the same and it's a musical success.

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5Kamaal the Abstract  Oct 08, 2009
I have been watching for this to come out for years. I heard about Q-Tip's problems with the record company pulling it from distribution so i looked for any copy of it i could. Unfortunatly i couldn't find one i could afford ( copies were going for $50 and up!) Even though its years and years later im glad i got this one. I'm a long time big big big fan of TCQ. I love this one because it represents what i believe to be true Hip Hop. Q-Tip kinda ticked me off when he came out with those crappy solo projects like Amplified. He strayed to much from his deep Hip Hop roots with that one i think. He fell slave to the "bling bling", age and it didnt work. After that i figured he completely sold out. Not his fault though. gotta do what you gotta do right? LOL
Im glad this was finally released. This is truly "Grown Folks Music" that was released early 2000s when we really needed it but had to wait 7 to 8 more years!. Its a breath of fresh air and i hope to hear more like it. My favorite is Blue Girl....man that one is TIGHT! But i love the whole CD. (sorry no MP3s for me, im truly old school and like to read the liner notes). Plus i love that he's singing too. Not the best singer but you can tell he's sincere. If Pharell can pull it off so can Q! LOving this one all the way. Please keep it up Q-tip. This is that smooth hip hop sound us beatheads love to hear! Go on grown man!

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2VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!!  Oct 06, 2009
I do like jazz BUT from jazz artist. Q-tip has that unique voice and it has been awhile since Q-tip has put something out there and I was really looking forward to that Q-tip style, don't get me wrong I do like Q-tip because he is a deep lyrist and I wanted the Q-tip vibe!!!!

5Ahead of his time.  Oct 02, 2009
This was supposed to be his second album intended to be released years ago. This album has a smooth jazz sound to it and I absolutely love it when I pop this CD in to go drive at night. It's definitely a keeper.

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4Might be good this album did not come out earlier  Sep 30, 2009
This album is very good. It is really Funky though. Not as much lyricism as ATCQ albums, but it is still amazing. Mostly live band stuff, this is a very very funky funky album. It has a lot of jazz elements and groove to it. I think that if this album had came out on its original due date, it may not have been that well received. I really think this album is for true music lovers.

 
 
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