Q-Tip

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Born 10 April 1970.

Q-Tip

Biography

Kamaal Ibn John Fareed (born Jonathan Davis on April 10, 1970), better known by his stage name Q-Tip, is an American hip hop artist from St. Albans, Queens, New York, part of the critically acclaimed group A Tribe Called Quest. John Bush of Allmusic called him "the best rapper/producer in hip-hop history," while editors of About.com placed him on their list of the Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers, as well as placing him on their list of the Top 50 MCs of Our Time (1987–2007). In 2012, The Source ranked him #20 on their list of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time.

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  2. Q Tip Live at the Roundhouse

    Fri 3 Apr 2009 14:17 Earlier this week I brought you 30 minutes of highlights from HipHop legend Q-Tip's UK... Mistajam

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  1. Kamaal the Abstract 2009

    Review of Kamaal the Abstract

    Reviewed by Stevie Chick

    Q-Tip’s previously-shelved, finally-released second album proves an undiscovered gem.

  2. The Renaissance 2008

    Review of The Renaissance

    Reviewed by Sophie Bruce

    If this is the renaissance – Q-Tip has found himself.

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