Pitchfork — The psychedelic jazz composer David Axelrod (pictured) is not the same David Axelrod who masterminded Barack Obama's presidential campaign, but this Axelrod is more important for our purposes here at Pitchfork. This Axelrod got his start produci... more info

Pop Matters — Can Q-Tip still kick it? Yes he can. more info

Culture Bully — Q-Tip “We Fight/We Love (01/19/2009)” (mp3) (Official) (MySpace) (Wikipedia) Also: (Q-Tip “The Renaissance” Review) more info

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Culture Bully — (Official) (MySpace) (Wikipedia) Also: (Q-Tip “The Renaissance” Review) more info

Stereogum — Kamaal plays the part of (well dressed) train car preacher in the clip for "Manwomanboogie," one of The Renaissance's many clip-worthy cuts. Overtop a track nodding to "Aspectacle" from Can's self-titled '79 LP (Can he kick it, yes he and Lykke etc.... more info

Soul Sides — The year 2008 found me actually buying less music than in years past, although I'm sure my wife would disagree. While 2K8 wasn't a stellar year for me musically speaking, it did have some standout moments, with some coming unexpectedly.For instance,... more info

Soul Sides — The year 2008 found me actually buying less music than in years past, although I'm sure my wife would disagree. While 2K8 wasn't a stellar year for me musically speaking, it did have some standout moments, with some coming unexpectedly.For instance,... more info

Kanye's Blog — Q-Tip "We Fight We Love" (feat. Raphael Saadiq) Click HERE to listen to the MP3... Click HERE to download the MP3... more info

A Walking Disast3r — 1. MGMT-Oracular SpectacularI had a chance to see these guys in their own backyard in Brooklyn this past Summer, which was a highlight of the year, the album was recommended by the fellas over at ultra8201 just after SXSW last year and till this day ... more info