Q-Tip Announces Jay-Z’s “Blueprint 3” Follow-Up Release

Written By S. Samuel

Rap pioneer Q-Tip has confirmed his involvement on Jay-Z's upcoming Blueprint III follow-up and announced when the project is slated to hit retail stores.

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According to Tip, he and Kanye West are working together on the rap impresario’s next LP.

“You know, I hate to sound self-involved but I feel like I haven’t peaked yet. I have a lot to give still. I still look the part… I still got it. I’m getting ready to work on stuff for Mary J. Blige… Kanye and I are gonna continue to work together. We’re doing some stuff for Jay-Z’s new album that’s coming out in the spring, and then after Jay’s thing I’m gonna start recording my new album…Kanye should be working on that, too.” (XXL Mag)

Last March, Tip said he was hoping to become attached to Jay’s BP3 follow-up.

“I just try to work with people who I admire or whom I think has got it,” he revealed in an interview. “So right now I’m working on Nas‘ sh*t, about to work with Kanye on his sh*t. Just trying to keep up my momentum. I’m about to work with Talib [Kweli] on his project. I been trying to work with Hova for a while so hopefully he’ll realize the heat I got and come with it [laughs].” (Brooklyn Bodega)

In February, Jay said he would not begin working on a new album until wrapping up the Blueprint III tour.

Mr. Carter tells The Associated Press that he has started thinking about his twelfth studio album. “Maybe after I finish [the ‘BP3’] tour I’ll start another album,” he reveals, adding, “Maybe at the end of the year. We’ll see if the inspiration hits me.” But for now, he’s concentrating on perfecting the second leg of his arena tour. “I’ve been working on my live show for 10 years now, just trying to get it better and better. I used to come out with just a DJ, now I got a band. The production’s gotten bigger and the lighting guy takes off his shoes and he plays to the beat,” he laughs. “The whole thing is being upgraded every single year.” (Rap-Up)

Earlier this year, the rapper said he only had a few ideas toward his next solo project.

“I don’t know,” Jay answered when asked about a release date. “I didn’t really start yet. I got a couple of scraps and I got a couple of ideas. I didn’t really go into the studio yet. I’ve been toying with ideas and direction and things like that. I got one crazy record. To be honest with you, it’s crazy. I got one and we’ll build from there. Whether it comes out this year or next year, it depends on the music and how it’s coming out. I don’t really have any dates.” (MTV)

Check out Jay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind” music video down below:

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Written by S. Samuel

Steven Samuel is the co-founder of SOHH.com.

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