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“Genetics and beats? I feel like the drumbeat is a natural thing. Our heartbeat moves at a certain BPM. The drumbeat, being the first instrument, the platform for us, being that we all kind of come from that - it's all beats.”

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Q-Tip, born Kermit Frazier, is an American rapper and music producer. Born on April 10, 1970, he is a founding member of the renowned hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest. Q-Tip rose to prominence in the mid-1990s with his unique rap style and musical talent, blending various musical elements to have a profound impact on contemporary hip-hop music. more

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