J. Period spans the career of a legend with a comprehensive collection of exclusive remixes, interviews and classic Native Tongue joints that will make you RAWR RAWR like a dungeon dragon.
J. Period is setting an example and mixtape DJs need to take notice. His latest endeavor J.Period Presents… The [Abstract] Best, Vol. 1 is an exploration of the Abstract's mind, the inspirations, the Behind The Music stories, and demos that never saw daylight until now. J. Period goes above and beyond expectations and creates an audiobiography.
Discover the sly, clever side of Q-tip that tricked engineer Bob Power into making an appearance on “The Chase Pt. II.” Find out how De La Soul and Tribe met. Learn why Q-tip started calling himself “The Abstract.”
“Q-Tip has inspired a generation of hip hop artists and fans, and I am no exception,” seconds J.Period. “In an era of short attention spans, there is a reason why Q-Tip’s legacy has survived so long: like any great artist, his music has substance. I hope this tape shows why his name should be mentioned among hip hop’s all-time greats.”
Not only does J.Period include interviews from members of the Violators crew and Native Tongues, but the mixtape features Native Tongue artists covering classic A Tribe Called Quest songs.
De La Soul, “Excursions” (Tribute Remix)
Consequence & Kid Cudi, “Buggin' Out 2009” (Tribute Remix)
Download: J. Period Presents… The [Abstract] Best, Vol. 1
Buggin' Out:
01 J.Period feat. Prince Paul, Questlove & Randy Watson– Rhythm (Scratch Intro)
02 Cannonball Adderly / Excursions Intro
03 J.Period feat. De La Soul – Excursions (Tribute Remix)
04 Aquarius Interlude #1: Welcome
05 Q-Tip feat. Busta Rhymes – Getting Up (DJ Scratch Remix) (The Renaissance)
06 Behind the Scenes: Ghetto Origins [Produced by J.Period]
07 What the Fuss feat. Stevie Wonder (Shook Remix)
08 Queens Represent (Interlude)
09 Mobb Deep feat. Nas & Q-Tip – Give Up the Goods (J.Period Remix) [Produced by Q-Tip]
10 Apache – Gangsta Bitch [Produced by Q-Tip]
11 ATCQ – If the Papes Come (Intro)
12 ATCQ – Check the Rhime
13 Behind the Scenes: Don’t Walk Away (Interlude)
14 ATCQ –Award Tour
15 Behind the Scenes: Award Tour (Interlude)
16 Hot Butter (Interlude)
17 J.Period feat. Dres – Jazz Pt. 2 (Tribute Remix)
18 Behind the Scenes: We Got the Jazz (Interlude)
19 J.Period feat. Blu– Jazz (Tribute Remix)
20 Skypager: Bob Power & Big Daddy Kane (Interlude)
21 Q-Tip feat. Jay Dilla – Let’s Ride
22 Behind the Scenes: Bob Power You There? (Interlude)
23 Q-Tip – Vivrant Thing (Remix)
24 Q-Tip – Move (The Renaissance)
25 Q-Tip – Breathe & Stop (J.Period Remix)
26 Respect to Phife Dawg (Interlude)
27 J.Period feat. Consequence & Kid Cudi – Buggin Out (Tribute Remix)
28 ATCQ Consists Of…
29 Behind the Scenes: The Native Tongues (Interlude)
30 De La Soul feat. Jungle Brothers, Q-Tip, Monie Love & Queen Latifah – Buddy (Remix)
31 Respect to Ali Shaheed Muhammed (Interlude)
32 Q-Tip feat. Busta Rhymes – N.T.
33 A Message From Talib Kweli
34 J.Period feat. Questlove, Talib Kweli & Randy Watson – Youthful (Tribute Remix)
35 Q-Tip feat. Amanda Diva – ManWomanBoogie (The Renaissance)
36 Chris Rock: Men vs. Women (Interlude)
37 De La Soul feat. Q-Tip – Saturdays
38 De La Soul feat. Q-Tip & Phife – Saturdays (Remix)
39 Q-Tip – She Likes to Move (J.Period Remix)
40 Dee-Lite feat. Q-Tip – Groove Is in the Heart
41 Beastie Boys feat. Q-Tip – Get it Together
42 Behind the Scenes: What Is Kapelka? (Interlude)
43 J.Period feat. Skillz, Questlove & Randy Watson – What? (Tribute Remix)
44 Behind the Scenes: Busta Rhymes / Scenario (Interlude)
45 Busta Rhymes – Scenario (Unreleased Demo Tape)
46 Behind the Scenes: Hood R.I.P. (Interlude)
47 Hood – Scenario (Remix)
48 Aquarius Outtro
49 Behind the Scenes (Bonus): Reinvention (Kamaal the Abstract – A Million Times)