AllHipHop — Former Tribe Called Quest front man Q-Tip has teamed with Ballentine Books to publish Industry Rules which will contain the rapper’s thoughts on the entertainment business, fashion, love and morality.   The book’s concept will expand ... more info

411 Mania — Latest on Q's next release... more info

Live Daily — After an eight-year delay, hip-hop artist/rapper Q-Tip [ tickets ] will unveil the long-awaited album "Kamaal the Abstract" this fall. The Battery Records release, which is scheduled to hit shelves Sept. 15, features nine tracks that the former A ... more info

Chorus.fm — *Q-Tip* (http://www.myspace.com/qtip)'s long-delayed album, Kamaal the Abstract, will be released on September 15th (http://www.absolutepunk.net/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=18272&day=2009-9-15). _Track Listing_ 1. Feelin' 2. Do U Dig U? 3. A Milli... more info

NME — 'Kamaal The Abstract' comes out September 15 more info

AngryApe — 8 years after it should have been released more info

Guardian Music — A reluctance to celebrate the man matched by a genuine love for his music seems to capture the general mood of the festivalA funny thing happened during Dizzee Rascal's Saturday afternoon set on the Pyramid stage. "As everyone knows," Dizzee announce... more info

NME — Rapper says ‘Thank you, big brother Mike’ after Jackson’s passing more info

Here Comes The Flood — San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is the location for the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival.. The festival lasts three days (August 28-30). Some big names will enter the stage, but it's get more interesting if further down the bill. Friday 08/2... more info

Guardian Music — Neil Young or Yr Ods? Dubstep or didgeridoo? Guardian music bods bring you their choices for this year's festivalIt's an annoying feeling. While you spent your festival watching some big-name act trawl through their back catalogue, those in the know ... more info