AES New York 2019
Hip-Hop and R&B Track HH04

Friday, October 18, 4:30 pm — 5:30 pm (1E12)

HH04 - Engineering for The Abstract: Recording Q-Tip and A Tribe Called Quest

As a member of legendary hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest, emcee/producer Q-tip has changed the sonic landscape time and time again, most recently with the group's 2016 release "We Got It From Here... Thank You 4 Your Service."

Gloria Kaba is on Q-Tip's very short list of engineers, along with credits including Solange Knowles, Donnie McClurkin, and Madonna. In this session we will get a detailed look at the making of "We Got it From Here..." from the writing process to capturing a the wide range of performances and musicians.

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