Q-Tip Talks 'The Last Zulu,' 'Low End Theory' 25th Anniversary on BBC Radio

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The life and music of Q-Tip, aka the Abstract, is explored in a recent discussion on BBC Radio 1. Produced by Benji B, the hour-long documentary features the founding member of A Tribe Called Quest recalling his influential career in hip-hop.

From watching hip-hop cultivate around him in Queens, N.Y., to his work with ATCQ, to his solo career, Q-Tip details his musical journey for the listeners.

Some newsy tidbits in the radio interview include Q-Tip talking about his hip-hop drama series, which is inspired by his days as a Native Tongue, and his oft-delayed album, ‘The Last Zulu.’

“I’m just excited about this next album,” he said. “Some of my biggest inspirations are like Miles Davis, David Bowie. I mentioned those two specifically because they were able to do, like, they worked through eras. Or they had periods, rather…it’s really about just being where I’m at in life and just coming from a different kind of time in a way and existing today.”

“And kinda just trying to find my way through the new languages,” he continues. “And through the new subcultures. And just questions that we all ask ourselves. [It's] almost like ‘Dark Side Of The Moon’ or that Beach Boys song, ‘Not Made For These Times’ or something like that. It’s like the evil twin to Tribe in a way.”

Q-Tip also announced that A Tribe Called Quest’s classic 1991 album, ‘The Low End Theory,’ will be re-released this year to commemorate the LP’s 25th Anniversary. The collection will feature some unreleased material from the recording sessions, including a song called ‘Silence’ featuring Leaders of the New School. In addition, the album’s artwork may get revised to feature a nude Naomi Campbell painted with the ATCQ’s red, black and green colors.

Do yourself a favor and listen to BBC Radio 1′s fascinating talk with Q-Tip below.

Listen to ‘The Story of Q-Tip’ on BBC Radio 1

Supreme x COMME des GARCONS SHIRT

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Supreme is bringing more heat this summer. The streetwear brand has partnered with COMME de GARCONS SHIRT to lace us with some footwear and headgear for the warm weather.

The capsule includes two revamps of the Vans Era and Vans Sk8-Hi, which features an image of legendary New York skateboarder Harold Hunter. Both kicks boasts the Comme des Garcons fabric made exclusively for Supreme plus polka dots and pinstripes all around the shoe. The sneakers also come with a matching New Era 59 FIFTY hat in red and black (see photo below).

Supreme was also kind enough to make a charitable donation to the Harold Hunter Foundation, which made it possible for them to launch this fabulous collection.

The Supreme x COMME des GARCONS SHIRT will be available at Supreme locations in New York, Los Angeles, London and online on June 26. Their Japan stores will have them on June 28. The collection will also be stocked at the Dover Street Market in New York, London and through its e-shop on June 26 and at Dover Street Market Ginza (Japan) on June 28.

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Busta Rhymes Remixes Usher's 'Good Kisser'

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Following remixes from Consequence and Twista, Busta Rhymes is the latest rapper to add his own twist to Usher‘s new single ‘Good Kisser.’

“See I’m the nicest motherf—er ever touch a microphone / Y’all n—-s know I’m ’bout to do it,” Busta delivers at the start of the track.

The versatile rapper flows half in rhyme and half in a sing-song style on the cut. He even throws in some flavor from his 1997 hit ‘Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See’

“You see the devil is a lie,” he sings. “He said, ‘I wasn’t gonna get f—in’ high.’”

‘Good Kisser’ is the first single from Usher’s forthcoming eighth studio album. The singer promises that the album will defy all expectations. “It’s gonna be freaking out of here, man,” he said in a FADER interview. “Space and sky, that’s what it’ll be. You look up, and it’s everything you can imagine.”

As for Busta, the MC is crafting his 10th studio LP, ‘Extinction Level Event 2.’

Listen to Busta Rhymes’ ‘Good Kisser’ Remix

Knockout! Emily B's Massive Cheeks Peek Out of Pink Shorts (@emilyb)

Emily B is getting sexy for a cause. The stylist and shoe designer, alongside fellow beauties like model Eva Marcille and singer RaVaughn recently shot a Breast Cancer Awareness ad and looked simply stunning doing so.

Check out flicks of the campaign, then images of the sexy Emily B in the gallery above.

A-Trak Calls Cam'Ron an Icon In The Fashion Industry (@Mr_Camron @Atrak)

Popular DJ and producer A-Trak has worked with the likes of Kanye West, A$AP Mob, Flatbush Zombies and Cam'ron. In a recent interview with Nice Kicks, the producer shares why he thinks Cam'ron is a fashion icon.

A-Trak, head of Fool's Gold Records says that Cam influence on pop culture has everything to do with his music and his bold wardrobe choices.

"Cam's just on some flashy, Harlem s***," he said. " He always has been. Cam, I think, does a lot of stuff to turns heads. He goes where the stereotypical male isn't supposed to go, and he does it with so much confidence that he pulls it off. He's definitely an icon. "

Cam's classic pink mink look has been recreated through popular women's retailer Dimepiece for bikinis, t-shirts and other pieces. He was also seen on the runway at NY Fashion Week sporting a cape.

"Now, people are getting tattoos of the Bart Simpson/pink fur Cam'ron image that just came out," he continued. "He's very iconic. I think for me, I tend to click with people that have very eccentric personalities."

Check out some of Cam's best looks above.

Source: globalgrind.com

A-Trak Calls Cam'Ron an Icon In Fashion History (@Mr_Camron @Atrak)

Popular DJ and producer A-Trak has worked with the likes of Kanye West, A$AP Mob, Flatbush Zombies and Cam'ron. In a recent interview with Nice Kicks, the producer shares why he thinks Cam'ron is a fashion icon.

A-Trak, head of Fool's Gold Records says that Cam influence on pop culture has everything to do with his music and his bold wardrobe choices.

"Cam's just on some flashy, Harlem s***," he said. " He always has been. Cam, I think, does a lot of stuff to turns heads. He goes where the stereotypical male isn't supposed to go, and he does it with so much confidence that he pulls it off. He's definitely an icon. "

Cam's classic pink mink look has been recreated through popular women's retailer Dimepiece for bikinis, t-shirts and other pieces. He was also seen on the runway at NY Fashion Week sporting a cape.

"Now, people are getting tattoos of the Bart Simpson/pink fur Cam'ron image that just came out," he continued. "He's very iconic. I think for me, I tend to click with people that have very eccentric personalities."

Check out some of Cam's best looks above.

Source: globalgrind.com

Exclusive! Dame Dash: I'm Not Mad at Funk Flex, Beef Is Off (@dashdamon @funkmasterflex)

Business mogul Dame Dash sat down with VladTV to share his view of labels pushing artists to pursue 360 deals, saying that there is something inherently wrong with telling artists to "give up their entire behind."

"I've watched them [labels] trick people into thinking that after they've built their foundation and they have their show, and all the exposure is done that they need them to go the next level and have them sell their whole entire behind away. 360 degrees of your ass, pause, just 'cuz of a trick."

He also said that he's no longer mad at Funkmaster Flex and that the "beef" between the two of them is over as far as he's concerned. He then questions why Hot 97's Ebro doesn't want to sit down and have a conversation with him. Lastly, he congratulates Angie Martinez on switching from Hot 97 to Power 105.

Check out the interview above.