Former A Tribe Called Quest leader Q-Tip (a.k.a. Kamaal) will release his second solo album, Kamaal the Abstract, on October 23rd.

The album, the follow-up to 1999's Amplified, was produced by Q-Tip himself and features guest spots by jazz performers Kenny Garrett, Gary Thomas and Kirk Rosenwinkle.

"This is music I always wanted to create, something that allows me to explore all sides of myself," Q-Tip says. "You can't name something after yourself unless it represents a part of you. This is ultimately about new beginnings and taking back real music."

Kamaal the Abstract's track listing:

Feelin'
Do U Dig U?
A Million Times
Blue Girl
Barely in Love
Heels
Abstractionisms
Caring
Even If It Is So

CHRISTINA SARACENO
(August 29, 2001)