Amplified is Q-Tip's debut solo album, released in 1999 in the wake of A Tribe Called Quest's disbandment. The record marked a bold new chapter for one of hip-hop's most celebrated MCs, showcasing a more polished and commercially oriented sound than fans of his group work may have expected. It stands as his most commercially successful solo effort to date.
Much of the production on Amplified was helmed by James Yancey — later renowned as J Dilla — lending the album a distinctly crafted sonic backdrop. While the album charts its own territory separate from Q-Tip's Tribe work, echoes of that classic New York hip-hop sensibility surface throughout, reminding listeners of the artistry and lyricism that made him a genre icon. It remains an interesting and worthwhile listen for fans of late-'90s hip-hop.
- Format: Vinyl
- Color Vinyl
- Release Date: 07/24/2026
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TRACKS
02. Higher
03. Breathe And Stop
04. Moving With U
05. Let's Ride
06. Things We Do
01. All In
02. Go Hard
03. Do It
04. Vivrant Thing (Club Mix
05. N.T
06. End Of Time
07. Do It, See It, Be ItFormat Details
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