Q-Tip Talks Prince, Native Tongues, Missing Phife, and the Future of the Music Business 

One hundred percent intelligent black child.

As Q-Tip said “Record company executives are shady”

I ran into him a couple of times in queens and he was really cool. His has such a unique and nice sounding speaking voice let alone his music, a solid throwback to my college years.

Q-Tip & ATCQ are the Kings of hip hop for me. Everything he touches is funky. I love that he heals through his music. ❤❤❤

Q-Tip The Abstract is a Hip-Hop Icon living. Much respect to this dude. He cool asf 😎

Tip is hugely underrated as an MC...Probably because he doesn’t fit into the box of what you should be or do...

I am older than hip hop. I have been on board, day one. It really ticks me off when people say, 'He' is so underated. Why not say Q Tip looks good and healthy and well spoken. The people who say he is underated are the people who have just insulted the man you claim to admire. Q Tip has worked with the greats. He has sold millions of records. His phone still rings because talent proceeds his name. He ain't no broke rapper from the past. He is a business man who has learned the game, through and through. This man is a mentor and has assisted numerous on top of numerous artist. No one he works with would ever call him underated. It's an insult. He started in a particular genre and has expanded across all music genres, respected by his peers. Q Tip on here talking about inspiration and light and y'all talking about some imaginary underatted nonsense. Nothing he has done has gone unoticed or unappreciated. Q Tip is talking Light and Atmosphere. Everything he says and does stems from that core nerve of thought is Light and Atmosphere. My two cent opinion. Keep the change.

I take my left and right audio seriously. Your left right audio is opposite, had to turn my headphones around to enjoy the sound

4:08 is where Prince comes up, for all you Prince fans, you're welcome

Dude is most underrated producer and contributor to Hip-Hop period

I really wanna hear a Q-Tip, Mos Def, DOOM and Madlib project

Nothing but respect for this man. Thank you tip 🙏🏼

51:02 "I'm excited about this artist that I'm about to work with, this young lady from Houston, her name is Megan......Thee Stallion." Personally, I'm not a huge fan of her, but respect to Q-Tip for being open-minded and mentoring the young generation.

“Do work that makes you not think about the fact that you’re doing work.” I haven’t had that feeling in a very long time. I needed to watch this.

Q Tip is, legit, the greatest rapper of all time. He's so underrated, his musical knowledge, his production skills, his lyrics, his tone, all proven by his credentials...

One of the best interviews I've seen with Tip, SO glad I got to witness ATCQ perform in their prime just after the Midnight Marauders LP. Rest in power Phife.

Tip is a national treasure and a living icon of musical greatness. Peace ✌🏼

HAPPY 49TH BIRTHDAY Q-TIP !!!

I never knew Q-Tip is into Comic's. Well,I never got the chance to have met Stan Lee or Phife Dawg. Yet I pray and hope that God bless me with the opportunity to meet Q-Tip in person someday.

Been loving him and Tribe since 1989, when he appeared on the Jungle Brothers album. He’s really a genius!!!! My brother Q tip

Tip is the man. Legendary knowledge and perspective. Interviewer has an agenda and it's obvious. Thank you Q Tip your words and vibes are felt and will live forever through us

What a beautiful soul this man has. A true artist with the gift of creativity.

Listen to “The Low End Theory” the first time and I said, that’s a pretty good album. I listened to it the second time and I couldn’t stop playing the CD. This last album was better than I thought it would be.

Ya on point phife, all the time tip

Q Tip and Prince WOW ! Two of my favorites ! True Legends !👍

One of the realest emcees to ever hold a mic... ATCQ 4 Life!

You know Q-Tip is a legend when people like Pharrell Williams and Kanye West show loads of respect towards him

Bles you for this, this man change the way I hear music in general. Respect to Tip Phife, Ali, Jerobi,and The Native Tounges. The soundtrack of my life.

Tip is on another level, so different and unique

I've never seen an interview with Tip. I am melting by how beautifully articulate and meditative his speech and commentary is. He is so peaceful and transparent and his language is just intelligent, thoughtful, and conscience 360 degrees. I don't have enough fingers to count my favorite hip hop groups but Tribe is right there on my pointer. (Im also a 5/10 white guy - HA!)

True genius.

You go Q-Tip I am so proud of our legends speaking up to how they are now ready to be a force needed..

I love A tribe called quest, I love Q tip he is so fine, talented, great producer.

qtip is a living legend. all of tribe and the ummah. i can listen to all their albums and it doesnt get old for me. i was a kid when i first heard them . they are the gold in golden era hiphop.

I know this is 4-years ago but, I need to thank you for a very informed interview that is timeless and revealing of one of Hip Hop's greatest artist! Thank you!

EXCELLENT INTERVIEW. Super Props to the interviewer..........Q-Tip the LEGEND

I love q-tip!!. There isnt many or if ANY abstract poetics these days :(! Forever tribe baby!

I bet y'all that I named my business after ATCQ and Outkast. I got Mad luv for Tip. Look us up sometimes. I even named all of my vehicles after them. A Tribe Called Duke's Haul Away Services. 👐

Q-Tip is so original & deep on many levels. So grateful I got to see ATCQ back in the day. Dope interview! Thanks for sharing!

When you’ve cemented your name in HIPHOP with the lyricisms, charged with a unique voice such as Tip’s and undeniable beat production mastery that has inspired many in the game...you’re addressed as Father and we our your children ✊🏽

I kinda like how the audio is panned for each person.

Man qtip's voice is still the same since the 90s

the abstract!!

Trust Q is just as much punk, rock, soul, r&b, electronic as he is hip hop...legend.

What a great guy. Very knowledgeable, and easy to listen to.

this interview is butta baby!!... just like a tribe joint!!

Love him after the movie Prison Song

Love That Brother Right There🙌🏾🙌🏾

🎵🎵Tribe is the BEST. I knew it first time i heard them.🎙🎙

A great interview ~ Thank you for this.

If I were an artist, I would definitely want him to be my producer. Intelligent and very experienced💁

A Tribe Called Quest are Iconic soooo much love for the music they put out...top 5 positivity love!!! PRINCE #1 Artist ever!!!!!!!

Great interview. Almost shed a tear.

Love how he gets dwn to the roots of things

I had the chance to spend a few hours with Kamaal, he is true music lover, certainly one of the best hip-hop producer, unique MC, definitely the best advocate for hip-hop. One Love !

Q-Tip is a living legend. Tip we appreciate what you do ADHJ, like everybody else.

Ups and Downs, but what an amazing interview. Q-Tip is such an inspiring spirit, nothing but Love for this man ♥

Big respect. This interview is great. I rock the tribe on Pandora all the time. Much respect

The sound quality of this video is impeccable

Such a good man! Lucky to hear from you .

Q-Tip: So much more than what you see…..that’s all I’ve got to say. Bless this Guy, the Tribe, 2 entities that can never be recreated. Word is bond.

Loving this one thanks for sharing very important information giving thanks blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💪💪💪

I am so happy I have a mono button.

Love all these answers

Q Tip is straight up one of the greatest beat makers ever.

This man is responsible for so much!!! Mad respect Q-tip! His voice alone makes me think about my childhood and just fucking hip hop

Thank you for your service Q Tip. Queens is in the house.

Q Tip music I.Q is top notch... I'm giving the abstract poetic his flowers while he still here. Still a M.C who music I check for. Respect 👊🏿👍🏿🙏🏾

The producer of all producers

Thank you!

Great Interview

Q-Tip here looks like Billy Paul.

Mr. Sophisticated 💕😘🦋

Great interview, great questions seems like you were speaking for me. thanks

Kamaal The Abstract is one of my favourite albums overall this is a great interview

Great host, of course Q Tip is always legendary

Deserves his flowers...one dope artist!

The Last ZULU!!!!! Let's GO! TRIBE FOREVER.

To who ever come across this, let TheTruth be your guide 🤗

Thanks Q-Tip 🙏🏼

Q-Tip is bae. 🥰🤩💯

Hey q tip big fan of yours from old tribe music can't wait to hear all of your future projects be well

Q is brilliant 👍🏻

Great Interview!! Thank You!! Shout out to QTip the God

Wonderful interview!

what a great interviewer & interview.

Great interview with the greatest producer in HipHop history! #NativeTongues

The best that ever did it

The abstract poetic majors in recital arts.

Hit man is my number 1 song right now!

I found ATCQ through vh1 100 greatest rap songs, and I've been in love with them ever since. R.I.P Phife dawg aka the 5' assassin aka the funky diabetic.

Q Tip is such a humble man!

nice work here bro!

Greencastle IN, whats up family? I lived in Indianapolis most of my life. In south Florida these days. Tip is in my top five.

Kicking knowledge q tip I'm a quest fan since I left my wallet in El Segundo peace 2 bro rip phife rip prince y'all music will live on

Just a detail... I notice that the right and left side of the audio track is reversed, it's strange to hear speakers opposite from where they are

Great interviewer. Big Salute to Bro qtip

3rd greatest rapper of all time. My Top 20 1.) Rakim 2.) Big Daddy Kane 3.) Q-Tip 4.) Chuck D 5.) KRS-1 6.) Grand Puba Maxwell 7.) Nas 8.) Mos Def 9.) Lord Jamar 10.) Tupac Shakur 11.) Guru 12.) Kool G Rap 13.) Talib Kweli 14.) MC Lyte 15.) Busta Rhymes 16.) Kool Moe Dee 17.) Grandmaster Melle Mel 18.) Doug E. Fresh 19.) DMX 20.) Slick Rick

44:52 great question

Legend