Writing Books
Posted by Media Outrage on July 17, 2009
Q-Tip has added another title to his arsenol, that of author. Q-Tip is writing a book on the shady record industry. He should have a good 60 chapters lol.
Via AHH:
Former Tribe Called Quest front man Q-Tip has teamed with Ballantine Books to publish Industry Rules which will contain the rapper’s thoughts on the entertainment business, fashion, love and morality.
The book’s concept will expand upon a classic Q-Tip line on A Tribe Called Quest’s classic song “Check the Rhime,” in which he states: “Industry rule #4080/Record company people are shady.”
The 4080 line became popular in Hip-Hop circles and was even the name of a popular rap magazine in the 1990’s.
“It was important to me to write a book because on the whole, I feel we could all be more literate, and as an artist, I’m always looking for ways to do something cool, different, and both light and introspective at the same time,” Q-Tip said in a statement. “With so many influences, like Duke Ellington’s writing, or the music played by radio DJs in the 70’s, or just what you see hanging out on Linden Blvd., there’s a lot to say, and I look forward to reaching a bunch of colorful dudes and gals with the project.”
In addition to the aforementioned subjects, Q-Tip will also reveal never-before-told stories about his personal and professional experiences during his 20-year-recording career.
Industry Rules will be released in conjunction with A Tribe Called Quest’s 20th anniversary of their debut album, People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm (1990).
MizzMimi said
clearly he’s not doing anything else….might as well
Truly23 said
Maybe he his book will give upcoming artists who knows hardly anything about the biz a heads up.
MissTX85 said
Really?
ucanb2 said
Who is he?
Truly23 said
He’s and old skool rapper Ucanb. I love this guy. He was originally with the rap group A Tribe Called Quest, then he was solo.
Media Outrage said
Lmao @ MizzMimi