Bonus: Consequence feat. Common & Talib Kweli – It’s G.O.O.D. Music

Tracklist and Download link after the jump  props to Consequence and NR. Read more…

And ever since the video kicked off the new decade, the song’s hook has been on repeat on radio. But the funny thing is, the sample doesn’t say “on to the next one.” It’s actually looping the words “under the spotlight.” The song samples Justice’s 2007 hit “D.A.N.C.E.,” and Swizz said he never would have created Jay’s club banger without the urging of Pharrell Williams and Q-Tip. “To be honest, Q-Tip and Pharrell put me onto Justice,” Swizz told MTV News. “We had a long conversation on the phone, and they were like, ‘Yo, you need to get onto this Justice joint.’ I knew the sound, but I didn’t know the name of the sound that I was liking. They were calling me back, like, ‘Yo, did you get the Justice stuff yet?’ Nah, nah, I’m on it. I was on vacation or something, and they called me again, and they were like, ‘Yo, did you get the Justice joint? We’re going to stay on top of you!’ ” – MTV

Statik Selektah gets a co-sign from Dj Premier, Q-Tip, Reflection Eternal, and others… Props Stat. Thats a big look.

Q-tip interview with Talk Stoop about his conversion to Islam, and his perspective on the development of hiphop. He speaks on how his unique voice has helped him and his new record that was supposed to come out in 2001, and the big goal, “Family”.

DOWNLOAD: Lip Service pt.1 (Rosa Acosta x Sinnamon Love)
DOWNLOAD: Lip Service pt.2 (Joe Budden x Sha Stimuli x Q-Tip)

We’ve seen various stages of this song’s creation over several weeks through the BlakRoc weekly webisodes. Here’s the final product.

BlakRoc ft. Billy Danze, Nicole Wray & Q-Tip – Hope You’re Happy

The BlakRoc Project drops on Black Friday, November 27th.

It’s Kamaal’s turn.

Q-Tip, Latifah and Cons join Common and The Roots at the finale of the Hennessy Artistry Tour in New York last night.

Says Mikey:

The Hennessy Artistry concert series ended with it’s grand finale in Hip-Hop’s birthplace last night in a true celebration of Hip Hop Music. As The Roots band backed Common, New York City erupted with energy unmatched even at a certain “fest” that took place last weekend. With only Common and The Roots on the bill, special guests Bilal,Don Omar, Consequence, Karen Wheeler of Soul II Soul, Q-Tip, and Queen Latifah made it night to remember. Seriously, watching Queen Latifah perform “Unity” live gave me chills. Missinfo.tv brings you the exlcusive footage

Hit the jump for more footage.

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Q-Tip dropped by to promote the “Life Is Better ft. Norah Jones” video.

He speaks on Darrion Albert, boxing, his BET Hip-Hop Awards nomination, upcoming Holy Rollers movie, and future records with Norah Jones, Nas, and Jamie Foxx.

Props to RR