Q-Tip Gets Back To 'Work' With New Single

[Damien J.]

Q-Tip plans on celebrating Independence Day with a bang this year by offering "WorkItOut," the first single from his new album, as a free download. The cut is available beginning today (July 3) from Q-Tip's MySpace.com site. Its accompanying album, "The Renaissance," is due in the fall via Motown.

"The Renaissance" features a live band and, with the exception of Common, Outkast's Andre 3000 and D'Angelo thus far, minimal collaborations. "Sometimes guests don't really warrant an appearance," Q-Tip previously told Billboard.com about the record.

Q-Tip says in a statement that "WorkItOut" is emblematic of the new album's sound: "thought-provoking, dance-friendly, fun and last but not least, hip-hop."

In related news, look for the artist guesting on the track "Kids With Words" on the new Wu-Tang Clan album, "The 8 Diagrams," due in the fall via SRC Records.

This report is provided by Billboard.co

[eazye]

Cool, I really dig the track, and I have high hopes for this release

[Elano]

The song is in streaming on his space
http://www.myspace.com/qtipmusic
and it's a nice track 

[jeromechickenbone]

The song is in streaming on his space
http://www.myspace.com/qtipmusic
and it's a nice track 

Props for that man.  I'm feelin that shit.  That solo that he dropped back in like 99 was wack, simple and plain.  Those singles were complete ass.  I'm glad he's back to doing some real shit.