Q-Tip to release previously scrapped Kamaal The Abstract LP

Recorded at the turn of the century, Q-Tip's Kamaal The Abstract album is finally set for an official, September 15th release date.

The work was created in the wake of Tip's underperformed, underrated solo debut, Amplified, and is a fusion album (his attempt at recreating Bitches Brew, basically) laced in Tip's singing. The bold project was signed off on by Clive Davis, then head of Arista Records.

The legendary label mogul lost his post, L.A. Reid stepped in, the involved parties were unable to agree on a single and Kamaal was iced.

Interestingly, however, major outlets reviewed the album circa spring '02. Word is shit is hot.