Q-Tip x Ballentine Books. All of a sudden there are a flurry of hip-hop artist x book deals. Here is another. Q-Tip, the ATCQ front man will be releasing his first book under Ballentine Books called “Industry Rules.” In the book Q-Tip will discuss everything from the entertainment business, fashion and love. According to AHH, the book‚Äôs concept will expand upon¬†the classic Q-Tip line¬†from ‚ÄúCheck the Rhime,‚Äù in which he states: “Industry rule #4080/Record company people are shady.‚Äù

“It was important to me to write a book because on the whole, I feel we could all be more literate, and as an artist, I‚Äôm always looking for ways to do something cool, different, and both light and introspective at the same time,‚Äù Q-Tip said in a statement. ‚ÄúWith so many influences, like Duke Ellington‚Äôs writing, or the music played by radio DJs in the 70‚Äôs, or just what you see hanging out on Linden Blvd., there‚Äôs a lot to say, and I look forward to reaching a bunch of colorful dudes and gals with the project.”

The book will release in conjunction with ATCQ’s 20th Anniversary of their first album sometime later this year. Maybe it should come out the same day as Jay-Z’s first book “Decoded.” It can be a book war throw down at Barnes & Nobel.