Amplified [Explicit Lyrics]

Q-Tip | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 30, 1999)
• Original Release Date: November 30, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Arista
• ASIN: B00002R0K9
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (127 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,007 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #54 in Music > Rap & Hip-Hop > Experimental Rap
  • #68 in Music > Rap & Hip-Hop > East Coast

Track Listings

1. Wait Up

2. Higher

3. Do It

4. Moving With U

5. Let's Ride

6. Things U Do

7. All In

8. Go Hard

9. Breathe And Stop

10. Vivrant Thing

11. N.T.

12. End Of Time

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Close buy not Quite, November 29, 1999

By 

K. Harris (So Cal) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Amplified (Audio CD)

A bit disappointing considering his history with the Tribe. Has moments, but none as funky as Vivrant Thing.The groove with Busta Rhyme (NT) is pretty cool with only HIGHER and THINGS YOU DO capturing the jazz-funk sound that the Tribe was known for. Real positive lyrics as expected for Q-Tip. The rating would probably be better overall, if the weak to so-so tracks did not bring the overall release down.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Q-Tip! What the hell's going on?, December 21, 1999

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Lee-Lee (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Amplified (Audio CD)

As a devout fan of Tribe, I was very sad to here about the break-up, but was somewhat excited to see what solo projects would become of this separation. So, naturally when Qtips album dropped I bought it, hands down. But what I heard from Qtip was somewhat disappointing. I mean the album is pretty good, but I think Tip could have come off alot better. Yes, most of the album is cool, but it seems as if it (the album) has no soul, but just another one for the shelve to push off on so-called hip-hop fans. I say this b/c, if you listen to Tip on everything in the past (from the Tribe albums to guest appearances) you can always "feel" that hes coming from the heart and soul, thats what made him rise above the other MCs. I wasnt expecting the old Tip from ATCQ, but I wasnt expecting a T & A obsessed MC (see recent videos). I guess hes just going through periods of difficulty, in that "relationship" aspect of life b/c you are what you rhyme. (Maybe it has something to do with him and Janet? )

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars You on point Tip? Not all the time..., December 2, 1999

By 

"gooroo" (Hoboken, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Amplified (Audio CD)

Q-Tip's solo debut is a far cry from the groundbreaking hip-hop genius that was A Tribe Called Quest, and everywhere Tip goes he will carry the ATCQ comparison with him. After the first listen, I must say I am somewhat disappointed, as I'm sure most old school Tribe fans will be. While he still has that infectious Robert Plant originality in his nasal voice, the hooks and beats supporting the lyrics are anything but original. The "Abstract" has definitely opted for a more mainstream, Bad Boy-esque beat and sample formula that made and will soon break Puff Daddy. However, the album does have its highlights. While most of us have heard the song and seen the video, "Vivrant Thing" is still a bumpin' track and is the reason that repeat buttons were put on CD players. The first released single, "Breathe and Stop", sounds more like "Vivrant Thing, Pt. 2" but will still get your head bouncing. "Wait Up" is the sleeper here, laced with grooved out jazz samples and a steady, laid back beat. I still recommend this CD for a true Tribe and Q-tip fan. Ironically, Tribe fans are left wondering whether or not Tip "Can Still Kick It".