If there's a 'Cruel Summer' then there's got to be a 'Cruel Winter,' right? That's all I'm saying. Q-Tip cruelsummerwinter Change image and share on social
I feel like Barack Obama, kind of in a political sense, embodies that same kind of spirit as a Q-Tip or a Santogold or a Common. I feel like there is a synergy going on here in this country and abroad. I feel like the doors are open, and it's time to push them wide open. Q-Tip abroadbarackcommon share on social
I sang in church, but growing up in the neighborhood, music was more of an expression of relief or entertainment. Q-Tip churchentertainmentexpression Change image and share on social
I don't really listen to my work. If I have to DJ and I play something, I hear it. But I don't sit quietly and listen to my work; I'm always off to do the next thing. Q-Tip hearlistenplay Change image and share on social
In 1999, I just came out of putting out the song 'Vivrant Thing' and 'Breathe and Stop' off the 'Amplified' album. Clive Davis signed me to Arista. Q-Tip albumamplifyarista Change image and share on social
On the radio there's only a certain amount of artists: Jay-Z, Beyonce, Kanye, T-Pain, Lil Wayne, T.I., Mary J Blige, Alicia Keys. Other artists are achieving things that are really special, they have a hard time getting people's attention. Music has been just a little bit lacklustre. Q-Tip achievealiciaamount share on social
You know, I hate to sound self-involved, but I feel like I haven't peaked yet. Q-Tip feelhateinvolve Change image and share on social
I shot a movie with Nicole Kidman that I got cut out of - it was crap anyways. Q-Tip crapcutkidman Change image and share on social
In theory, people would pick progression every time over being idle. But if you look at us as a culture, as a people, you would say that if you get up at five o'clock in the morning, eat your breakfast, go to work, make money, pay your bills, you're progressing, when you're still doing what's comfortable. Q-Tip billbreakfastclock share on social
It's called 'I Wanna Thank You,' and I'm encouraging everybody out there to blog, Tweet, Facebook, anything about it. Let's sign a petition. The petition is called 'Busta Rhymes Make 'I Wanna Thank You' Your First Single.' Q-Tip blogbustacall share on social