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Q-Tip - Renaissance Rap (Remix) ft Busta Rhymes, Raekwon & Lil Wayne
Artist: Q-Tip
Featuring: Busta Rhymes , Raekwon , Lil Wayne
Producer: Q-Tip
Album: The Renaissance
Label: Universal Motown
One man does not a Renaissance make, even if that man is as talented as veteran rapper/producer Q-Tip; to spark a true cultural revival, you need the support of your era’s best and brightest. This newly-released remix of Tip’s Renaissance Rap bodes well for his vision of our musical future – in addition to a rerecorded version of the original opening verse, it features two prominent industry vets and one wildly-popular emcee whose name is synonymous with the new school of hip-hop. Of the three guest contributors, Raekwon sounds the most at-home over the Abstract’s own easygoing beat, while Busta Rhymes comes off as lyrically on-point but a little impatient. The combination of Weezy‘s free-association flow with Tip’s tuneful, retro-toned production is strange, but not in a bad way - personally, I think the old-school backdrop suits him better than grinding modern-rock guitar. Though this remix isn’t set to be pushed as a single, it’s a very enjoyable listen, not to mention a surefire conversation-starter.
This song first appeared on the
Rap Chart
on February 2, 2009
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2281 |
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Absolute heat. Are you kidding me? Bussa Buss, Weezywe (without the autotune), Raekwon the chef and the great Q-Tip? Nothing less than Classic. I'ma hush up, pass it!
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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 q-tip needs to stop rapping
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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this ish in nice right hur
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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This is hot no auto tune for weezy either!!!
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 908 |
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Classic! I don't what the hell VJ is thinking. Q-Tip is a GENIUS.
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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flex just plaid this... i like it... you know hip hop is dead when a good song like this will not stop all this crap on the radio... mainstream just wants to hear some simple music
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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This is one of the better instrumentals off the whole album ... Everybody brings a rock-solid delivery to the mix .... ohweeee ... Pick of the Day ...
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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I really liked this joint (dare I say?) better than the original... I feel like this is the type of production Busta thrives on. It reminds me of the Leaders and the Tribe back in the day... I like this Busta betta than the "I get money and I'm a thug" Busta we been hearing lately. I really liked the Chef's verse and while Weezy's was different, I have to agree that it was a good look for him. I was skeptical of Tip's choices to throw on the remix, but after hearing it I can't think of 3 emcees who would be better choices. Classic!
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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What a line-up! Q-Tip is dope on it with that classic production. Busta came hard, Raekwon was solid and Wayne had one of the best verses of recent memory without that autotone shit. This is classic! Love the beat! Amazing song!
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11633 |
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I am going to agree with Richard 100%... Wayne sounds GREAT on this Tip beat. I thought he was an awkward fit after looking at the lineup, but he proved me wrong.
Also, if you have 10 bucks to spend... go get this man's album! 
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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It's got that "Check the Rhyme" flow to it - but smoother, more mature. Big up to Q-Tip on that Hip-Hop beat. Q-Tip flows in and out of the scene successfully and he's done it once again.
The other artists spit well. Wayne w/o the autotune! Great! |
| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 332 |
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this that feel good muzik,beat is fiyah
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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This (concept and production we got on tha amazing "The Renaissance") is not new to me, so the best aspect of this song is that Tha Carter II/Autotune-less Lil Wayne is ALIVE! :D I was afraid he was loosing it but now I see he can go back to his roots whenever he wants to.
I could say the same about "Arab Money" Busta. Other than that, greatness was already expected! |
| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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really.........seriously.........honestly.........
DEFINITLEY!!! |
| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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wasnt feelin the songs on the booth at the beginning of the week, but these last two days have some real ish.
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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...str8 and thats all but wayne... he brought it up 2 a banger
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 484 |
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Q-Tip is mad talented, i love this remix
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 222 |
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nothing less than five stars from me and Raekwon is fire.
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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straight song 5ive starz Q-tip was not the Best same wit Busta But raekwon and wezzy f killed it!!!! Renaissance Rap get 5ive from me
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 904 |
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This is straight fire. I thought that this was one of the best beats off of the original album but was mad that it wasnt longer and that the beat didnt kick in until far into it.
Raekwon sounds like he was made for this beat. I did not expect that! I actually like Weezy on this too. Dare I say classic?!?
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 904 |
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Could this take best remix of the year in the best of the booth 2009 Awards?
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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@ Macli - we still have 11 months to go... haha.
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 433 |
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I never liked how this beat mixed with the first beat on his track "Move" and thought that it should have been a different song, but Tips flow is great on this track.But I have to agree with everybody else on here and say that I didn't think Weezy would be right for this...but he proved me wrong.
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 1622 |
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I gotta agree with everyone, this one just works. The line-up was magnificent and everyone put this together nicely. Nothin left to say, 5 star material.
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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q-tip can do no wrong on a verse in my eyes.
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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simply amazing
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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fire.
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| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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Great Song
A Banger! |
| Posted on Jan 30, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 2476 |
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Sweet Jesus this is ill. Now this is the Busta Rhymes I know and love, where has this man been? Oh, that's right, he's been busy making Arab Money.
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| Posted on Jan 31, 2009 |
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I agree with most of the people here who said they were disappointed at the fact this song was so short (sharing time with "Move"). This makes up for that, no doubt. I actually can't wait for B.O.M.B. to drop. "Arab Money" and it's remixes are only a few tracks, for the most part, the tracks that have leaked are pretty dope. Like "Decision" and "Don't Believe 'Em".
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| Posted on Jan 31, 2009 |
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these are a couple of my favorite rappers here but i dont see what everyone was excited about
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| Posted on Jan 31, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 13 |
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I've been sleep'n on tip for awhile. Maybe I was wrong?
Damn right I was wrong! |
| Posted on Feb 01, 2009 |
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this is hip/hop
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| Posted on Feb 01, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 904 |
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@ DJ Z, yeah it is too early to call this the remix of the year, but Im sure it will be a nominee!
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| Posted on Feb 01, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 613 |
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Was a fan of this song when it first came out and i loved it! But this is that much better!!!
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| Posted on Feb 01, 2009 |
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Kinda hot. I'm feeling this
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| Posted on Feb 01, 2009 |
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The more I listen to this, the more I like it!
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| Posted on Feb 01, 2009 |
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Beat is good.
Q-Tip - great.Busta - ok.The Chef - great.Lil' Wayne - great. |
| Posted on Feb 03, 2009 |
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| Posted on Feb 03, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 736 |
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loving busta here
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| Posted on Feb 03, 2009 |
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Simply just WooooooWWW!
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| Posted on Feb 03, 2009 |
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Q-Tip just needs to quit. Raekwon kills it and Busta delivers a solid verse. Wayne is ok
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| Posted on Feb 04, 2009 |
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This is nasty, Q-Tip messes wit Wayne.... I guess I ain't been givin' Wayne enough cred... Classic...
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| Posted on Feb 04, 2009 |
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lol didnt no weezy made songz wit out autotune no more... lol songs was iight i think wayne killed it and yahh ..
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| Posted on Feb 06, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 391 |
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not mai thing to b honist!!! not feeling this tht much!!
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| Posted on Feb 07, 2009 |
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This song is straight fire!!!
But there is someone missing, i like busta but i think someone else would of done of much better on the track. Q-Tip, the Chef, and Weezy were really, really good |
| Posted on Feb 10, 2009 |
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I think Nasir would kill this track
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| Posted on Feb 10, 2009 |
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this Sh** is tight.
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| Posted on Feb 12, 2009 |
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its nice to see old school rappers with the some what new school dude awsome
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| Posted on Feb 13, 2009 |
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THIS SONG GOES HARD FOREAL DOG
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| Posted on Feb 27, 2009 |
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