Q-Tip

Brooklyn Vegan — DOWNLOAD: Shabazz Palaces - "An echo from the hosts that profess infinitum" (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Shabazz Palaces - "Swerve... The reeping of all that is worthwhile (Noir not withstanding)" (MP3) Black Sheep at Brooklyn Hip Hop Fest 2010 (more by Brook... more info

Stereogum — Santi White is close to releasing the followup to her debut Santogold after logging sessions in New York, Los Angeles, and Jamaica. You heard the post Santo track “GO,” which featured Karen O, Nick Zinner, Q-Tip, and Switch in varying capacities,... more info

Altsounds — Chicago representative, ADaD has a bright future ahead of him. He's been in the studio working with Q-Tip while releasing a steady amount of material featuring some of today's best production talent including Madlib, Exile, and Waajeed to name a... more info

Guardian Music — Adding to music from Badly Drawn Boy and Saint Etienne, Tim Minchin and Mark Steel join the comedy stage while Max Somerset of The Sorcerer's Apprentice will turn tricks at The Apple Cart Festival (7 Aug, Victoria Park, E3) ...Mawangu Mingiedi's Kono... more info

Gigwise — Rapper will play two dates... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Q-Tip is back in the UK this August following his successful 2009 show at the Roundhouse. Kamaal the Abstract will perform in London on August 23rd at the Indigo2 and a few days later, will rock the Manchester Academy on the 25th. Tickets go on sale ... more info

Gigwise — Rapper to play exclusive gigs... more info

Panda Toes — Y'all know the kid Rembert Browne? If you don't, you should probably get familiar. He's that dude that runs that there 500 Days Asunder blog. Impressive, no? Well Rem and I are throwing a party in the basement of Gallery Bar (120 Orchard) tonight. Re... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Clipse photos by Brook Bobbins Nas & Damian Marley at Williamsburg Waterfront (more by Samantha Marble) Distant Relatives Nas & Damian Marley will team up for a summer show in NYC this year just like last. They'll hit Central Park... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — "And Frank Ocean Is Here........" - Tyler, the Creator "NYC Odd Future crowd was terrible, total amateur hipster shit. I don't blame Tyler and Hodgy for being pissed. Frank Ocean rocked though." - Ari Shahdadi "NY Was Cool. My Voice... more info