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Q-Tip Backs Esperanza Spalding, Producing Her New Album

Posted Feb 16th 2011 5:00PM by Theo Bark
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Despite receiving a major backlash for snatching the Grammy Award for Best New Artist from Drake and Justin Bieber's powerful clutches this past Sunday, Jazz bassist Esperanza Spalding has gained a major ally in the ranks of hip-hop's elite: Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest. The legendary producer/rapper has come to the unexpected winner's defense following the Grammys, revealing that not only is he a fan, he's a collaborator.

"I happen 2 b producing esperanza's next Lp," Tip tweeted. "She's a sweet talented woman wish the haters wld be more careful w/ comments."

Tip is no stranger to the genre; A Tribe Called Quest, who once penned an ode to Spalding's genre in 'Jazz (We've Got),' crafted their sound over jazzy samples by Ramsey Lewis, Cannonball Adderley, Roy Ayers and many more. Tip has also reportedly been cast to play Miles Davis in a forthcoming play about the jazz great, penned by filmmaker Nelson George.

Meanwhile, Esperanza Spalding, who is the first jazz artist to take home Best New Artist in the Grammy Awards' 53-year-history, is currently embarking on a world tour with dates across the U.S., Europe and Africa.

Her sophomore release, tentatively titled 'Radio Music Society,' is scheduled for a late 2011 release.

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philito

This talented artist appears to have been virtually ignored for her outstandingly beautiful performance at the Academy Awards. The vocal chorus she fronted was also deserving of a compliment. What happened? Did she step on someone's shoes?
I am crushed that her offering was ignored by the NY Times as well as the internet.
What kind of society is this that ignores the vocal gift in favor of Jennifer's nipple and
Angelena's leg? At least Billy Chrystal had the decency to acknowlege Spaulding's performance.

February 28 2012 at 1:10 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Reesie

This young lady is very gifted. She is well deserving of that Grammy. Its just the people that aren't open to different types of music and so what if JB or Drake didnt win its not the end of the world. Everyone makes over Justin and Drake, granted they are talented also but that is mainly because of the media. You never seen anything about this young lady cause people havent given her a chance especially the media. And for those that bad mouthed her listen to her need to learn how to open up their minds it not always want you want. Eough said!!!

February 17 2011 at 11:37 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply