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Black Music Month QLS Classic: Q-Tip

Jun 9, 2024
The QLS Classic podcast episode features an interview with Q-Tip from A Tribe Called Quest, discussing historical firsts and classic hip hop history. They reminisce about their high school memories, meeting legendary figures, and witnessing chaotic fights. The speakers also delve into the impact of records in early hip hop, the process of making music as super producers, and the appreciation of a criticized song. They touch on forgotten artists, small town murder, negative reviews, and Bob Power's involvement in the studio. The chapter also covers the need for dance breaks, arguments within the group, and the emotions involved in creating an intro to a song. Finally, they discuss safety concerns and crimes in Mount Pine, including a crime that occurred in the 1980s.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
QLS Classic Episode 19 with Q-Tip: Following Our Inner Light and the Power of Music
01:34 • 3min
3
Winter Weather and Weight Loss Goals
04:19 • 4min
4
Abstinence from Sugar, Flour, Bread, Gluten, and Fried Foods
07:54 • 3min
5
Choosing the Right Starting and Ending Point for a Tour
11:08 • 10min
6
High School Memories and Meeting Brother Jay
21:10 • 14min
7
Reminiscing Red Alert and the Latin Quarter
35:19 • 7min
8
Legendary Hip Hop Group and Meeting M.C. Light
42:37 • 5min
9
Legendary Figures and Chaotic Fights
47:18 • 7min
10
Hip Hop's Historical Firsts
54:06 • 11min
11
The Impact of Records in Early Hip-Hop
01:04:50 • 13min
12
Discussion about Eugene McDaniel's album and a performance with Lauryn Hill
01:17:43 • 2min
13
The Process of Making Music as a Group of Super Producers
01:19:37 • 2min
14
Appreciating a Criticized Song
01:21:09 • 14min
15
Albums, Collaborations, and Challenges
01:35:00 • 6min
16
Forgotten Artists, Small Town Murder, Cult Scandal, and Young Thug Prosecution
01:40:56 • 4min
17
Impact of Negative Reviews
01:44:55 • 11min
18
Bob Power's Involvement in the Studio
01:56:25 • 14min
19
Making a Rap Record and Small Town Murder - Podcast Chapters
02:10:50 • 3min
20
Gruesome Murder Investigation
02:13:57 • 13min
21
Discussion about EQing and chopping a voice
02:26:31 • 2min
22
Positive Vibes and Growth in the Hip-Hop Scene
02:28:05 • 8min
23
The Need for More Dance Breaks and Group Arguments
02:36:19 • 2min
24
The Intro to the Song
02:38:31 • 14min
25
Fist fights and the enduring love for music
02:52:41 • 5min
26
Safety Concerns and Crimes in Mount Pine
02:57:30 • 2min