The Q in his name stands for Queens, and it is also said to be a name that represents his ability to get into one’s ears.
Early career:
Q-Tip's first appearance on record was on the Jungle Brothers' Straight Out the Jungle in 1988. Besides performing with his popular and successful jazz-influenced hip hop group, Tip also did production work (under his production alias "the Abstract" or often — along with fellow Tribe member Ali Shaheed Muhammad and the late Slum Village member Jay Dee — as part of The Ummah) for artists such as Nas ("One Love," from Illmatic, 1994), Mobb Deep (co-producer on "Give up the Goods (Just Step)," "Temperature's Rising," and "Drink Away the Pain," from The Infamous, 1995) and even R&B divas Mariah Carey ("Honey," from Butterfly, 1997) and Whitney Houston ("Fine," from Greatest Hits).
Solo career:
A Tribe Called Quest disbanded in 1998, after which Q-Tip pursued a solo career. His first solo singles, "Vivrant Thing" and "Breathe & Stop," were far more pop-oriented than anything he had done in A Tribe Called Quest, as was his solo debut LP for Arista Records, Amplified. His 2002 follow-up, Kamaal the Abstract, although critically acclaimed and issued a catalog number, was never released because the label believed that it did not have commercial appeal. His next album, The Renaissance, was released November 2008.
A Tribe Called Quest reunited in 2006 and played a limited number of dates. The group was composed of its original lineup, including Tip and occasional member Jarobi White. Early the next year, Tip signed a new solo deal with Motown/Universal Records.
As of late, Q-Tip has been very active, once again happily reunited with the full line-up of A Tribe Called Quest on the 2K7 NBA Bounce Tour and regaining control of his previously label-owned MySpace page. He has filled the page up with demos and rarities, (some of them from Kamaal the Abstract), and has announced he is negotiating for the ownership of the masters of earlier material from his previous labels and plans to release them independently. Currently, he resides in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
Q-Tip has recently stated that he will be forming a hip hop group with fellow rapper Common, called "The Standard."
Just For The Nasty
Q-Tip Lyrics
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Let me tell you a story, yes
About a boy from the Tribe Called Quest
I be that nigga that I think ya'll know
With Mr. Busta Rhymes, a-yo, I'm in the studio
Go move
Show me what ya'll know
Show me what ya'll know
Go move
Show me what ya'll know
Go move
Show me what ya'll know
Close the door, iight, let a nigga rock
'Cause we 'bout to eat real shit, not shit slop
Nigga can't say shit about this hip-hop
'Cause I build dudes lanes while at pit stop
Built they styles and they names, Frankenstein, right
It's a high state game, dudes are playing it
I be questioning a lot of ya'll who made it in
Just move with the joint that we chartering
Make you disappear quick like you're part of wind
Then laugh, ah ha ha, and laugh again
Shorty, move a lil bit, I'm looking at your friend
Let's get in there and shake for the beat, girl
Do a lil eye wink, throw a tongue twirl
Gotta hit lock smashed in, tied down
We on your block, turned hot spots to ghost towns
A-yo, I'm tired of these niggas, bus-a-bus, now
Say it to 'em
This is just for the nasty
A-yo, this is just for the sassy
A-yo, this is just for the classy
A-yo, this is just for the what, tell 'em now
Go move
Show me what ya'll know
Go move
Show me what ya'll know
Go move
Show me what ya'll know
Go move
Show me what ya'll know
Pardon me, now, gimme room again
It's time to raise the level of the boom again
Now who's that? Bus-a-bus-a-bus Rhyme
See, I ain't do that in a long time
Spitting shit, make piece, do more crime
Hot songs, cribs, have a little more shine
Alright, yeah, sh sh, mm, uh, I pity ya'll
The way I bang niggas, and how I shit on ya'll
Spit the slang bigger, make your label quit on ya'll
And do my thang, bitch, from here to Synagogue
We getting a lot of money, me and my friend, Kamal
I take your money too, I ain't afraid of ya'll
With so much class, my shit will kill ya when I don't wanna rap
And still I'ma smash and make the bitches make it clap
As soon as I'm finished with her, homie, I'll give her back
Say it to 'em
This is just for the nasty
A-yo, this is just for the sassy
A-yo, this is just for the classy
A-yo, this is just for the what, tell 'em now
Go move
Show me what ya'll know
Go move
Show me what ya'll know
Go move
Show me what ya'll know
Go move
Show me what ya'll know
When the beat bang and you're up in the club
When you listen and you feel a thud
When you hear my voice, understand the love
When the dj spins it back, it's a friendly rub
But, when I'm behind, I cannot be kind with your waistline
And the way you move
Like a old great beat, I'ma catch a groove
Or like a old hip-hop joint, you nice and smooth, come on, girl
This is just for the nasty
A-yo, this is just for the sassy
A-yo, this is just for the classy
A-yo, this is just for the what, tell 'em now
Go move
Show me what ya'll know
Go move
Show me what ya'll know
Go move
Show me what ya'll know
Go move
Show me what ya'll know
The lyrics of "For the Nasty" by Q-Tip feat. Busta Rhymes tell a story of two rappers in the studio who are ready to create a hit song. They challenge their listeners to show them what they’ve got and demonstrate their skills in movement and dancing. Q-Tip and Busta Rhymes are confident in their ability to produce real hip hop, and they encourage their fans to enjoy it while reminding them that it's not for the faint-hearted or those lacking in attitude. The lyrics boast of being able to create hit songs and riders with the same flair, and praises hip-hop's capacity to make a grand impact.
The song also encourages breaking new ground and making history. Busta Rhymes advises people to avoid following the crowd and instead forge their path as a way of ensuring originality continues to exist. He emphasizes that his rhymes are fresh and innovative and capable of addressing any situation. The duo wants their music to be celebrated for its uniqueness, not just because it’s trendy. With the commanding language and sharp wordplay of this song, Q-Tip and Busta Rhymes show why they're considered legends in the genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me, let me, let me, let me
I want to tell you something important
Let me tell you a story, yes
I have a story to share with you
About a boy from the Tribe Called Quest
The story is about one of the members from the Tribe Called Quest
I be that nigga that I think ya'll know
I am known as the person the audience is familiar with
With Mr. Busta Rhymes, a-yo, I'm in the studio
I am currently in the recording studio with Busta Rhymes
Go move
Take action
Show me what ya'll know
Demonstrate your expertise
Close the door, iight, let a nigga rock
Provide me an opportunity to perform uninterrupted
'Cause we 'bout to eat real shit, not shit slop
We are going to work on something authentic and not a cheap imitation
Nigga can't say shit about this hip-hop
No one can critique our style of hip-hop
'Cause I build dudes lanes while at pit stop
I help up-and-coming artists get started with their career
Built they styles and they names, Frankenstein, right
I helped shape their personas and artistic identities
It's a high state game, dudes are playing it
Hip-hop is a competitive industry with high stakes
I be questioning a lot of ya'll who made it in
I am curious how some people in the industry have become successful
Just move with the joint that we chartering
Come along for the ride and collaborate with us
Make you disappear quick like you're part of wind
I can make someone disappear quickly and with ease
Then laugh, ah ha ha, and laugh again
I will find the situation amusing
Shorty, move a lil bit, I'm looking at your friend
Dance a little bit, I am interested in your friend
Let's get in there and shake for the beat, girl
Let's dance to the music
Do a lil eye wink, throw a tongue twirl
Flirt with me by making suggestive facial expressions
Gotta hit lock smashed in, tied down
We own this area and have secured it
We on your block, turned hot spots to ghost towns
Our presence has made your neighborhood empty
A-yo, I'm tired of these niggas, bus-a-bus, now
I am frustrated with some people in the industry, Busta Rhymes
This is just for the nasty
This song is for those who enjoy explicit content
A-yo, this is just for the sassy
This song is for those who exude confidence and attitude
A-yo, this is just for the classy
This song is for those with elegance and sophistication
Go move
Take action
Show me what ya'll know
Demonstrate your expertise
When the beat bang and you're up in the club
When the music is loud and you are at a party or club
When you listen and you feel a thud
When the music resonates with you physically
When you hear my voice, understand the love
When you hear my voice, you should appreciate the passion and emotion I put into this song
When the dj spins it back, it's a friendly rub
When the DJ replays a part of the song, it's a friendly gesture
But, when I'm behind, I cannot be kind with your waistline
I am going to dance with you in a manner that is not gentle
Like a old great beat, I'ma catch a groove
I am going to dance to the rhythm
Or like a old hip-hop joint, you nice and smooth, come on, girl
You dance well, let's enjoy this classic hip-hop song
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@Power-9Hunnid
Happy 50th BDay to Q-Tip and Belated 47th to Pharrell!!!
@michaelmcleod8717
Still Bumpin 2019 😎😎
@billybadass3056
thx, I was looking for this version..
@poorronald
nice, great song from And1 mixtape lol
@26472989
Busta's verse from 01:23
@tedsproles8495
Koolmix
@alexanrexanan6517
Aqui o busta chama no vocal em rsr ..