Wednesday 11 February 2009

J.Period & Q-Tip - The [Abstract] Best mixtape

For the track list, click here. It's 44 tracks deep, so I'm saving space.
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The key selling points of this mixtape for me are, firstly, the behind the scenes snippets of Tip and his collaborators talking humbly but insightfully about his classics. Secondly, it's the 'Tribute' versions of classic A Tribe Called Quest songs. You already know about the De La Soul appearance (I posted their version of 'Excursions' a few days back), but you'll also find a version of 'The Jazz' by Blu, 'Jazz Pt. 2' by Dres of Black Sheep, 'Buggin Out' reworked by Consequence and Kid Cudi as well as a version of 'Youthful Expression' (CLASSIC!! Check the original on iTunes if you doubt me) by ?uestlove of The Roots and Talib Kweli.
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The d/l takes a loooong time, but it's WELL worth it.
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