Mr. Incognito has resurfaced and returned to the spotlight. With all eyes on him, the everyman poet hits us with a fresh collection of his trademark, intelligent rhymes. From start to finish, Tip effortlessly deals alongside some jazzy, sample-heavy, abstract beats.

After nearly 10 years off the grid, Q-tip returns to the game with something refreshingly different. His razor-sharp precision and complimentary beats mesh seamlessly to elevate The Renaissance, beyond most contemporary hip-hop, picking up where Tribe left off.

On the cut, Life is Better an angelic, silky smooth female voice teaches us that life is better, as she calmly introduces the groove and sets the table for the feast of analytic prose Q-Tip dishes as the main course.

Tip puts it best in the track Official- summing up his stance in the game and where his renaissance stacks up…

Rock like coral, distinctive are my orals, gotta a lil grime and got a lot of laurels.
The rhythm stay bangin, my one two thangin, is exemplified by the cop left hangin.
Percussions are our weapons, drums are Smith & Wessons, lyrics pop it off leavin deep impressions.

Sick... right? Need we say more?

Just this… With this album, Q-Tip has truly transcended leader status from Tribe staking his spot as one of the most versatile, innovative, and intelligent emcees in the game.

Tags: Music, Hip-Hop, A Tribe Called Quest, Q-Tip, The Renaissance