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Q-Tip’s Shelved Kamaal The Abstract Album To Be Released

Navjosh by Navjosh
July 3, 2009
Q-Tip’s Shelved Kamaal The Abstract Album To Be Released

Q-Tip’s 2002 shelved LP, Kamaal The Abstract will finally the light of day. The album which was produced entirely by Q-Tip will be released on September 15th via Battery Records.

Kamaal the Abstract was originally scheduled for release sometime in 2001, but it was shelved /dropped due to a disagreement between Q-Tip and Arista Records.

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 a daring mĂ©lange of soul, supa-cool jazz, headnodding hip-hop, and organic pop magic in the vein of Stevie Wonder or Prince. Check for the superlative figures of saxophonist Kenny Garrett, a one-time member of Miles Davis’ ensemble, on the breathy “Abstractionisms.” Or the fluid flute lines of Gary Thomas, another Davis sideman, on “Do U Dig U.” Elsewhere, note Tip’s ambitious production, arrangements, and even sung stylings.

But make no mistake: Kamaal the Abstract still boasts all the earmarks of Q-Tip’s inimitable mic control. Listen to him blaze through a spiced narrative on “Even If It Is So.” Or paint vivid images on “Blue Girl.” The album has been re-mixed and re-mastered for sonic impact, though it retains the original album artwork. Neil Levine SVP/GM of Battery Records is proud to release this buried treasure from Q-Tip: “Kamaal the Abstract/Q-Tip is a true visionary and ahead of his time. These songs sound more contemporary now than when they were first recorded”. Kamaal the Abstract drops September 15th. Better late than never.

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