Product Review

THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM FROM Q-TIP THE RENAISSANCE The Renaissance is the latest effort from critically acclaimed rapper Q-Tip, leader of A Tribe Called Quest. The album mixes soul beats, piano, guitars, and Q-Tip's usual thought provoking lyricism, which takes you on a trip from relationships and summer songs to social issues of late, and has a kind of '90s feel to it. Album features: Raphael Saadiq, Norah Jones, D'Angelo and Amanda Diva. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE ''THE RENAISSANCE'' Debut Hit Single ''GETTIN' UP'', piano-based lead single...in the vein of Tribe's ''Award Tour'' ''FIGHT/LOVE'' featuring Raphael Saadiq tells the story of a girl in a troubled relationship and a young man fighting in Iraq ''LIFE IS BETTER'' featuring Norah Jones is a tribute to all of Q-Tip's favorite rappers, including Biz Markie, LL Cool J, Snoop Dogg, Eazy-E, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Brand Nubian and Pimp C. ''MAN WOMAN BOOGIE'' featuring Amanda Diva illustrates the difference between men and women and how the sexes need each other to survive ''BELIEVE'' features neo-soul crooner, D'Angelo TRACKLISTING: Johnny Is Dead Won't Trade Gettin' Up Official You We Fight/We Love Manwomanboogie Move Dance on Glass Life Is Better Believe Shaka