

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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Episode notes
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
QLS Classic Episode 19 with Q-Tip: Following Our Inner Light and the Power of Music
01:34 • 3min
Winter Weather and Weight Loss Goals
04:19 • 4min
Abstinence from Sugar, Flour, Bread, Gluten, and Fried Foods
07:54 • 3min
Choosing the Right Starting and Ending Point for a Tour
11:08 • 10min
High School Memories and Meeting Brother Jay
21:10 • 14min
Reminiscing Red Alert and the Latin Quarter
35:19 • 7min
Legendary Hip Hop Group and Meeting M.C. Light
42:37 • 5min
Legendary Figures and Chaotic Fights
47:18 • 7min
Hip Hop's Historical Firsts
54:06 • 11min
The Impact of Records in Early Hip-Hop
01:04:50 • 13min
Discussion about Eugene McDaniel's album and a performance with Lauryn Hill
01:17:43 • 2min
The Process of Making Music as a Group of Super Producers
01:19:37 • 2min
Appreciating a Criticized Song
01:21:09 • 14min
Albums, Collaborations, and Challenges
01:35:00 • 6min
Forgotten Artists, Small Town Murder, Cult Scandal, and Young Thug Prosecution
01:40:56 • 4min
Impact of Negative Reviews
01:44:55 • 11min
Bob Power's Involvement in the Studio
01:56:25 • 14min
Making a Rap Record and Small Town Murder - Podcast Chapters
02:10:50 • 3min
Gruesome Murder Investigation
02:13:57 • 13min
Discussion about EQing and chopping a voice
02:26:31 • 2min
Positive Vibes and Growth in the Hip-Hop Scene
02:28:05 • 8min
The Need for More Dance Breaks and Group Arguments
02:36:19 • 2min
The Intro to the Song
02:38:31 • 14min
Fist fights and the enduring love for music
02:52:41 • 5min
Safety Concerns and Crimes in Mount Pine
02:57:30 • 2min