Q-Tip Talks Prince, Native Tongues, Missing Phife, and the Future of the Music Business

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@rpgfan72 4 жыл бұрын

One hundred percent intelligent black child.

@AB-nb2ic 2 жыл бұрын

The optic presentation sizzles the retna

@willprescott1494 2 жыл бұрын

@@AB-nb2ic how far must you go to gain respect? Uhhhh

@pavlogorianskyi1249 2 жыл бұрын

@@willprescott1494 well it’s kinda simple just remain your own

@jordicampher170 2 жыл бұрын

@@pavlogorianskyi1249 or you'll be crazy sad and alone

@motomiya3310 2 жыл бұрын

@@jordicampher170 Remind me again, what is industry Number 4080?

@mariojohnson4695 5 жыл бұрын

As Q-Tip said “Record company executives are shady”

@wr638 4 жыл бұрын

You can tell he wanted to go deeper and be more specific. But I know he was touching on entities and shadowy things going on in this world trying to fool us. Gatekeepers

@LWH768 4 жыл бұрын

So nigga watch your back, cause I think they smoke crack, I don't doubt it, look at how they act. (DCOG)

@rightcoast7049 3 жыл бұрын

It's hilarious to me when artists complain about record company execs. Most of the companies/managers/owners the average American work for are just as shady.

@vidgamarr5126 3 жыл бұрын

So here’s a (Q) tip, watch your back… cause they probably smoke crack, I don’t doubt it, look at how they act… 👀

@pavlogorianskyi1249 2 жыл бұрын

@@vidgamarr5126 off to better things like a hip hop forum..

@zeloyichinye6763 6 жыл бұрын

I take my left and right audio seriously. Your left right audio is opposite, had to turn my headphones around to enjoy the sound

@playboid1411 5 жыл бұрын

❗❗❗❗

@JoviLeMonstre 5 жыл бұрын

I noticed the same thing . Maybe it was intended for a podcast only . Lol 😂 let’s give them some credit

@melon5345 4 жыл бұрын

Does anyone else feel like their headphones don't feel right when you put them on backwards?

@colinmcgee3957 4 жыл бұрын

yeah this made me question my hearing

@ThiefOfBaghdad 3 жыл бұрын

holy fuck honestly hahahaha

@SOSFragranceReviews 5 жыл бұрын

Tip is hugely underrated as an MC...Probably because he doesn’t fit into the box of what you should be or do...

@KardiFan2000 5 жыл бұрын

Underrated as a producer too!

@GeraldHarris-cf2zh 5 жыл бұрын

@@KardiFan2000 I have to agree with that.

@whtwht 4 жыл бұрын

He does his own thing .. cant fit him in a box and that confuses the masses.

@strawberryblondemilk7249 4 жыл бұрын

Can't believe how underrated he is

@watchinboats 3 жыл бұрын

Nah bro he is in many's top 10.. certainly in my top 5

@ziggymorris8760 4 жыл бұрын

I ran into him a couple of times in queens and he was really cool. His has such a unique and nice sounding speaking voice let alone his music, a solid throwback to my college years.

@just1234kay 3 жыл бұрын

a couple? Dang where? So I can run into him 😭

@ZeeZeeFaa 4 жыл бұрын

I really wanna hear a Q-Tip, Mos Def, DOOM and Madlib project

@RancidCheeks 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t think the world is ready for that

@dawb86 4 жыл бұрын

@ZeeDigital Aw hell, we might as well throw Andre 3000 in there for good measure lol!

@qubahka77 4 жыл бұрын

Ok, now you just talking crazy. you trying to give people seizures and ish. that would my lil bean pop. (pause...i think) you put Slick Rick on that joint and we can stop the rotation of the planet.

@NintendoGuy98 4 жыл бұрын

Can we throw in Earl Sweatshirt?

@mdecimal 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely

@KingsdaleNorth 2 жыл бұрын

I am older than hip hop. I have been on board, day one. It really ticks me off when people say, 'He' is so underated. Why not say Q Tip looks good and healthy and well spoken. The people who say he is underated are the people who have just insulted the man you claim to admire. Q Tip has worked with the greats. He has sold millions of records. His phone still rings because talent proceeds his name. He ain't no broke rapper from the past. He is a business man who has learned the game, through and through. This man is a mentor and has assisted numerous on top of numerous artist. No one he works with would ever call him underated. It's an insult. He started in a particular genre and has expanded across all music genres, respected by his peers. Q Tip on here talking about inspiration and light and y'all talking about some imaginary underatted nonsense. Nothing he has done has gone unoticed or unappreciated. Q Tip is talking Light and Atmosphere. Everything he says and does stems from that core nerve of thought is Light and Atmosphere. My two cent opinion. Keep the change.

@DuckAlertBeats 7 ай бұрын

Agreed. I think it's just something people see others say, and just repeat without thinking too hard about it. He is as rated as he deserves, neither under nor over.

@lionelkennedy1394 5 жыл бұрын

Q-Tip The Abstract is a Hip-Hop Icon living. Much respect to this dude. He cool asf 😎

@housegirl9166 4 ай бұрын

Q-Tip & ATCQ are the Kings of hip hop for me. Everything he touches is funky. I love that he heals through his music. ❤❤❤

@ZeeZeeFaa 4 жыл бұрын

Dude is most underrated producer and contributor to Hip-Hop period

@craigharris41 Жыл бұрын

Nope, he is well known and respected. I think he is under the radar however.

@lil_sid1773 Жыл бұрын

@@craigharris41 i would say he is respected but not well known enough

@wettuna1769 Жыл бұрын

Nahh low end theory was huge for hip hop maybe with young kids but dre was inspired to make the chronic from that album he def respected

@thejeneralj.u.-iceforever6706 Жыл бұрын

@@lil_sid1773😄 How old are you? Q-Tip is not underrated and DEFINITELY well known for his contributions throughout hip-hop. Most ppl who grew up in the "Golden Era" ('86-99') know that. From Tribe, to Apache (R.I.P), Busta, Cypress Hill, Nas, The Crooklyn Dodgers, Mobb Deep, Pharcyde, Common, Slum Village, and many more artists including Janet Jackson. Q-Tip has produced countless classics for many solo artists and groups. The term "underrated" or "not well known" in hip-hop is usually from ppl that are younger, or ppl who just got hip to hip-hop, anf don't even know the contributions from the artists.

@lil_sid1773 11 ай бұрын

@@thejeneralj.u.-iceforever6706 but I’m talking about nowadays g

@saiyanleague653 6 жыл бұрын

4:08 is where Prince comes up, for all you Prince fans, you're welcome

@joaopaulogomesoleare8974 6 жыл бұрын

haha cool, man!

@wannef980 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you I can fast forward😊💜

@vreese3350 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@aaronsoto9100 5 жыл бұрын

Gracias!! :D

@pjay6746 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a fan of both so to learn that Prince was his mentor is a pleasant surprise for me. I can definitely see the influence. Tip interviews are rare, and this one was good.

@jeanemlicar 5 жыл бұрын

I never knew Q-Tip is into Comic's. Well,I never got the chance to have met Stan Lee or Phife Dawg. Yet I pray and hope that God bless me with the opportunity to meet Q-Tip in person someday.

@Vaisin 4 жыл бұрын

Bfff it seems so weird that Stan Lee is gone... May he and Phife rest in peace!

@pandroidigital 3 жыл бұрын

Comics...not comic's

@icecoldcube2823 6 жыл бұрын

Nothing but respect for this man. Thank you tip 🙏🏼

@AndrewsOpinion15 5 жыл бұрын

HAPPY 49TH BIRTHDAY Q-TIP !!!

@mikewilliams4750 4 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday

@thenowschool 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best interviews I've seen with Tip, SO glad I got to witness ATCQ perform in their prime just after the Midnight Marauders LP. Rest in power Phife.

@Msboochie2 3 жыл бұрын

I thought the same at the beginning. Q-Tip delivered, but this interviewer had a very short attention span, and pretended to be more knowledgeable and appreciative of the man, QTip and the music than he really is. He seemed offended at QTip acknowledging his role as an elder statesmen, after talking about some of the giants Qtip influenced and mentored. I know he has his own questions and points he’d like to highlight as a journalist, but it should not be that obvious.

@gd70693 3 жыл бұрын

Dang, I can only wish

@abrothernamedgeorge 2 жыл бұрын

The tour with De La Soul, The Alkaholiks on Souls of Mischier came to The Warfield in SF November 1993. One of my greatest concert memories EVER

@TimWrightDJ 4 жыл бұрын

Q Tip is, legit, the greatest rapper of all time. He's so underrated, his musical knowledge, his production skills, his lyrics, his tone, all proven by his credentials...

@KardiFan2000 4 жыл бұрын

All-around (beats, rhymes, aesthetic, influence, etc.) he's the most talented artist in hip hop history. The only one close to his level is RZA.

@qubahka77 4 жыл бұрын

hes definitely one of them ones. but if you ask him who his best of all time is....you would probably have to agree.

@bishopmanley793 3 жыл бұрын

Facts

@smithydavis1033 3 жыл бұрын

Q is a better producer than an mc, He has excellent beat selection (Beautifully raw and whimsical) is excellent but he's MCing is nothing special. He's not a technical Mc, he's kinda like Fresh prince or Slick Rick. He's charismatic for sure but not the most skill in MCing. Thou his beatmaking skill is of the wall.

@MauriSky2437 3 жыл бұрын

@@smithydavis1033 he is not for everyone. Only a small percentage of people get him. We are a family of rhythm musicians and we get him, including his MCing. He is inspirational.

@mr.tonyshiphopschool266 4 жыл бұрын

Been loving him and Tribe since 1989, when he appeared on the Jungle Brothers album. He’s really a genius!!!! My brother Q tip

@KardiFan2000 3 жыл бұрын

51:02 "I'm excited about this artist that I'm about to work with, this young lady from Houston, her name is Megan......Thee Stallion." Personally, I'm not a huge fan of her, but respect to Q-Tip for being open-minded and mentoring the young generation.

@pygmyhippomusic Жыл бұрын

Tip is a national treasure and a living icon of musical greatness. Peace ✌🏼

@mariojohnson4695 5 жыл бұрын

Listen to “The Low End Theory” the first time and I said, that’s a pretty good album. I listened to it the second time and I couldn’t stop playing the CD. This last album was better than I thought it would be.

@mrsexxc1 5 жыл бұрын

That's how I felt about the last Tribe album..I didn't care for it at first, but then I listened to it a couple times and it was like I was addicted to it and couldn't get enough of it..I seriously think producers and engineers put some type witchcraft in their music

@ghtraining1 5 жыл бұрын

I played the low end theory tape so much in 91-92 til it broke and then bought the cd

@hurlyburly5395 3 жыл бұрын

This happened to me today! I've been a hiphop fan for 30 years - Wow that album is addictively good!

@frowhatitsworth 2 жыл бұрын

“Do work that makes you not think about the fact that you’re doing work.” I haven’t had that feeling in a very long time. I needed to watch this.

@rockostiffredi4276 5 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful soul this man has. A true artist with the gift of creativity.

@jake3412 3 жыл бұрын

Tip is the man. Legendary knowledge and perspective. Interviewer has an agenda and it's obvious. Thank you Q Tip your words and vibes are felt and will live forever through us

@joejoebeegeesstayingalive3312 5 жыл бұрын

Q Tip and Prince WOW ! Two of my favorites ! True Legends !👍

@michaeljones1972 5 жыл бұрын

Bles you for this, this man change the way I hear music in general. Respect to Tip Phife, Ali, Jerobi,and The Native Tounges. The soundtrack of my life.

@mirio-jk 4 жыл бұрын

Ya on point phife, all the time tip

@bray3854 4 жыл бұрын

One of the realest emcees to ever hold a mic... ATCQ 4 Life!

@twohamburgers 3 жыл бұрын

I've never seen an interview with Tip. I am melting by how beautifully articulate and meditative his speech and commentary is. He is so peaceful and transparent and his language is just intelligent, thoughtful, and conscience 360 degrees. I don't have enough fingers to count my favorite hip hop groups but Tribe is right there on my pointer. (Im also a 5/10 white guy - HA!)

@laurisaarinen1126 Жыл бұрын

I am 100% white and Tribe is a top 5 hip hop group for me. Q-Tip is truly a pleasure to listen to even if he speaks bit slowly. Can't really complain tho, i'm not a fast talker myself. I love how he speaks of Prince, who is my all time favorite.

@Vaisin 4 жыл бұрын

You know Q-Tip is a legend when people like Pharrell Williams and Kanye West show loads of respect towards him

@EggheadJr1 4 жыл бұрын

Wait... That's your baseline? Kanye West and Pharrell? GTFOH!!

@ronnie.c3222 4 жыл бұрын

EggheadJr1 both great artists that you obvi haven’t given a fair listen to. pharrells solo work isn’t my favorite. but his work with n.e.r.d is legendary. especially their most recent album. i know q tip has mad respect for that work

@gillroygarlic3616 3 жыл бұрын

He was the archetype for for both of them. They should.

@calibomber209 3 жыл бұрын

qtip is a living legend. all of tribe and the ummah. i can listen to all their albums and it doesnt get old for me. i was a kid when i first heard them . they are the gold in golden era hiphop.

@lateshiachilds3640 4 жыл бұрын

I love A tribe called quest, I love Q tip he is so fine, talented, great producer.

@theharshtruth8563 2 жыл бұрын

Ehh... Dilla was a better producer.

@Bigtrek34 6 жыл бұрын

True genius.

@dylanosmond3340 5 жыл бұрын

I love q-tip!!. There isnt many or if ANY abstract poetics these days :(! Forever tribe baby!

@gravitymusicproductiongrou260 5 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely a tribe descendent sound cloud 6gravity

@73capricorn65 5 жыл бұрын

True legend. A shame that music today is all about the beat and no poetry.

@joedorben3504 4 жыл бұрын

There are several, they just arent known by the mainstream. Ka, Roc Marciano, Billy Woods, Milo, Open Mike Eagle, Earl Sweatshirt, Ab-soul, etc def fit the bill

@troyreneestephens4354 2 жыл бұрын

You go Q-Tip I am so proud of our legends speaking up to how they are now ready to be a force needed..

@salvatorescarcella7361 4 ай бұрын

Tip is on another level, so different and unique

@librathefresh1 3 жыл бұрын

Q-Tip is so original & deep on many levels. So grateful I got to see ATCQ back in the day. Dope interview! Thanks for sharing!

@Soulfrica_Vibecast Жыл бұрын

I know this is 4-years ago but, I need to thank you for a very informed interview that is timeless and revealing of one of Hip Hop's greatest artist! Thank you!

@rodan5052 4 жыл бұрын

When you’ve cemented your name in HIPHOP with the lyricisms, charged with a unique voice such as Tip’s and undeniable beat production mastery that has inspired many in the game...you’re addressed as Father and we our your children ✊🏽

@DCKINGVDAGOAT Жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT INTERVIEW. Super Props to the interviewer..........Q-Tip the LEGEND

@ndujamz 5 жыл бұрын

Q-Tip here looks like Billy Paul.

@monogee 4 жыл бұрын

2 FUNNY, DEAD ON!!!

@Metamophisis 3 жыл бұрын

The shades and the hat 🎩 fr

@Tabby.cat2 3 жыл бұрын

Mmmmm, a little bit.

@Gestureye7x 6 жыл бұрын

A great interview ~ Thank you for this.

@drumsrugged9049 5 жыл бұрын

this interview is butta baby!!... just like a tribe joint!!

@DeepThoughtsMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Ups and Downs, but what an amazing interview. Q-Tip is such an inspiring spirit, nothing but Love for this man ♥

@diggersdigest 3 жыл бұрын

I had the chance to spend a few hours with Kamaal, he is true music lover, certainly one of the best hip-hop producer, unique MC, definitely the best advocate for hip-hop. One Love !

@philliplyn2692 4 жыл бұрын

Loving this one thanks for sharing very important information giving thanks blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💪💪💪

@garygriffiths9431 Жыл бұрын

What a great guy. Very knowledgeable, and easy to listen to.

@montygrind 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview. Almost shed a tear.

@scottydoo330 3 жыл бұрын

Big respect. This interview is great. I rock the tribe on Pandora all the time. Much respect

@jbarral6509 3 жыл бұрын

Man qtip's voice is still the same since the 90s

@lukeellingtonmusic 2 жыл бұрын

I kinda like how the audio is panned for each person.

@afrosoul1369 5 жыл бұрын

Love That Brother Right There🙌🏾🙌🏾

@soulsessionsradio4234 Жыл бұрын

Trust Q is just as much punk, rock, soul, r&b, electronic as he is hip hop...legend.

@marvinwhitaker3800 6 жыл бұрын

🎵🎵Tribe is the BEST. I knew it first time i heard them.🎙🎙

@bigballman3246 5 жыл бұрын

I'm very new to a tribe called quest. My friend got me hooked on them. I got high on the green leaf and listening to We've got the jazz and instantly I was mesmerized at it. Ever since Ive explored them. Like almost everything these guys put out.

@louisneals601 4 жыл бұрын

Great interview, great questions seems like you were speaking for me. thanks

@beeftheheat 2 жыл бұрын

Kamaal The Abstract is one of my favourite albums overall this is a great interview

@Art_Travel_and_Hobbys 2 жыл бұрын

Q Tip music I.Q is top notch... I'm giving the abstract poetic his flowers while he still here. Still a M.C who music I check for. Respect 👊🏿👍🏿🙏🏾

@tick441 5 жыл бұрын

the abstract!!

@flyingisland7583 6 жыл бұрын

Just a detail... I notice that the right and left side of the audio track is reversed, it's strange to hear speakers opposite from where they are

@tonywalker9375 5 жыл бұрын

it threw me off right away

@MixingGBP 3 жыл бұрын

I guess they figured we would listen through the speaker on our phone? 🤔

@hrmsmk 3 жыл бұрын

Q-Tip is a living legend. Tip we appreciate what you do ADHJ, like everybody else.

@voidone7997 3 жыл бұрын

Such a good man! Lucky to hear from you .

@sam30296 3 жыл бұрын

The sound quality of this video is impeccable

@ATCDukes 5 жыл бұрын

I bet y'all that I named my business after ATCQ and Outkast. I got Mad luv for Tip. Look us up sometimes. I even named all of my vehicles after them. A Tribe Called Duke's Haul Away Services. 👐

@ATCDukes 5 жыл бұрын

@The Duke we are in Colorado. Look us up. A Tribe Called Duke's Haul Away Services

@ATCDukes 5 жыл бұрын

@The Duke thanx man! Word, Salute

@c_fiddy7118 3 жыл бұрын

This man is responsible for so much!!! Mad respect Q-tip! His voice alone makes me think about my childhood and just fucking hip hop

@1altadena 6 жыл бұрын

Great Interview

@jahpree2189 3 жыл бұрын

Love how he gets dwn to the roots of things

@crowfoot7355 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service Q Tip. Queens is in the house.

@alecksfawth 6 ай бұрын

Love all these answers

@williamgallucci9913 3 жыл бұрын

Hey q tip big fan of yours from old tribe music can't wait to hear all of your future projects be well

@wanderer7610 3 жыл бұрын

A Tribe Called Quest are Iconic soooo much love for the music they put out...top 5 positivity love!!! PRINCE #1 Artist ever!!!!!!!

@caramelchocalate4953 3 жыл бұрын

If I were an artist, I would definitely want him to be my producer. Intelligent and very experienced💁

@debbiebailey8369 4 жыл бұрын

Love him after the movie Prison Song

@gunrodoplu 3 жыл бұрын

Great host, of course Q Tip is always legendary

@sparklingwater6130 6 жыл бұрын

The Last Zulu

@gravitymusicproductiongrou260 5 жыл бұрын

That album needs to drop ASAP

@lionra4523 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Studeo22MediaGroup 2 жыл бұрын

Great Interview!! Thank You!! Shout out to QTip the God

@chrisc5966 6 жыл бұрын

nice work here bro!

@Unc707 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful interview!

@hugo311name9 3 жыл бұрын

what a great interviewer & interview.

@glyndwr15 Жыл бұрын

Q Tip is straight up one of the greatest beat makers ever.

@TonyWHOA 5 жыл бұрын

Greencastle IN, whats up family? I lived in Indianapolis most of my life. In south Florida these days. Tip is in my top five.

@riccosmooth481 2 жыл бұрын

Q-Tip: So much more than what you see…..that’s all I’ve got to say. Bless this Guy, the Tribe, 2 entities that can never be recreated. Word is bond.

@SayGee476 10 ай бұрын

I found ATCQ through vh1 100 greatest rap songs, and I've been in love with them ever since. R.I.P Phife dawg aka the 5' assassin aka the funky diabetic.

@niccolamborghini 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Q-Tip 🙏🏼

@Catandbeats 5 жыл бұрын

I am so happy I have a mono button.

@cosmologybey0 Жыл бұрын

Great interviewer. Big Salute to Bro qtip

@ralphjames6247 2 жыл бұрын

Deserves his flowers...one dope artist!

@ProfessorKenneth Жыл бұрын

Q is brilliant 👍🏻

@moneyhouseblessin 5 жыл бұрын

The best that ever did it

@Ladygaga4047 4 жыл бұрын

Hit man is my number 1 song right now!

@mangadolo9028 5 жыл бұрын

Great interview with the greatest producer in HipHop history! #NativeTongues

@gravitymusicproductiongrou260 5 жыл бұрын

Fax he taught me a lot musically as a hip-hop producer

@theharshtruth8563 2 жыл бұрын

Nah. Dilla was the greatest. Q-tip stole a lot of credit for Dilla's beats.

@Tajare215 3 жыл бұрын

Q-Tip is bae. 🥰🤩💯

@wendellsloan3494 4 жыл бұрын

Kicking knowledge q tip I'm a quest fan since I left my wallet in El Segundo peace 2 bro rip phife rip prince y'all music will live on

@johnnyparker2128 4 жыл бұрын

The producer of all producers

@sunshinesunflowerz1647 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Sophisticated 💕😘🦋

@ericlaw9974 2 жыл бұрын

Q Tip is such a humble man!

@tonywalker9375 5 жыл бұрын

I was worried he got lost too haha. smart dudes on here speaking.

@riley4198 2 жыл бұрын

I once met Q Tip in a bathroom in Philly. Really nice dude.

@Semyaj3 3 жыл бұрын

Luv This Dudes Contribution 2 Hiphop ~ Production/Mixing/Arrangements ~ “Lyrics”

@carsonpeterman4016 5 жыл бұрын

Good interviewer

@troyreneestephens4354 2 жыл бұрын

It helps to educate yourself on the business