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Q-Tip spits on “Verses from the Abstract” with an unconventional flow, landing in unusual pockets, that seem to work, creating a funky style of rap that has influenced hip hop artists since it’s release. The lyrical content of his signature song seems to emanate from stream-of-conscious thoughts with plenty of shout-outs to prominent rappers of the group’s scene.
Tribe brought in recording jazz bassist Ron Carter to pull off a jazzy, yet funky bassline for the beat.
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