Talib Kweli
R.A. The Rugged Man – Learn Truth (feat. Talib Kweli)
Who can be mad at this collaboration? We’re unsure how these two haven’t jumped on a record together before now, but coming together for a record like this is something we can’t be mad at. “Learn Truth” serves as the latest to drop from R.A. The Rugged Man’s upcoming LP Legends Never Die and the two veteran emcees by way of New York on this record doesn’t disappoint.
Legends Never Die drops April 30th.
OS REWIND: R.A. The Rugged Man Freestyle On Toca Tuesdays
OS REWIND: R.A. The Rugged Man – The People’s Champ
Rappers Pick Out Their Favorite Love Songs
Ever wonder what love songs your favorite rappers like to listen to? Well wonder no more as MTV polled some of hip-hop’s biggest artists for their opinions. Some of the artists included were 50 Cent, Nas, Talib Kweli and Future. Check out their picks in the video above and have a wonderful Valentines Day.
OS REWIND: 50 Cent – Financial Freedom [Video]
Talib Kweli Interview With Cipha Sounds & Peter Rosenberg
Brooklyn’s masterclass MC Talib Kweli took time out to join Cipha Sounds and Peter Rosenberg for a lengthy interview at the Hot 97 studios. As always, the presence of Kweli is always appreciated, and the two acknowledged that by discussing a number of huge topics at the moment. The rapper talked about the future of his Mos Def-assisted Black Star collaboration, controversy surrounding Quentin Tarantino’s latest film Django Unchained, opinions on the use of drugs, the topic of Kanye West having a child with Kim Kardashian and much more.
OS REWIND: Talib Kweli – Art Imitates Life (feat. Black Thought & Rah Digga)
OS REWIND: Talib Kweli Announces New Date For “Prisoner of Conscious” & Talks Black Star
Talib Kweli – Art Imitates Life (feat. Black Thought & Rah Digga)
Producer: Oh No
Album: Prisoner Of Conscious
Label: Javotti Media
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/art-imitates-life-feat.-black/id593150682
After giving us a release date for his new album Prisoner Of Conscious, earlier this week, Talib returns with a new single “Art Imitates Life” with Black Thought of The Roots and Rah Digga. Listen as all three show us what emceeing is really about and get deep on life as we all sit back and think about that for a second with Oh No coming with a fresh ass beat as well. Look for the new album Prisoner Of Conscious set to drop on April 23rd.
Cop the single on iTunes with another track “One Two” featuring Jae Millz and Oh No.
OS REWIND: 2 Pistols – All I Know (feat. French Montana & Talib Kweli) (Produced by Bolo)
2 Pistols – All I Know (feat. French Montana & Talib Kweli)
2 Pistol is setting year his year off with a club banger, bringing along French Montana & Talib Kweli. The trio of artist is on a roll with more music as we wait for what they have under lock & key. As Pistol made his debut with French & Joell Ortiz originally on it, he decided to switch it up and give ½ of Black Star a chance to rip the beat. Either way the beats dope, the artist show up & deliver. Can’t argue that it’s going to be catchy from here on now.
OS REWIND: 2 Pistols – Certified [Music Video]
Talib Kweli Announces New Date For “Prisoner of Conscious” & Talks Black Star
Rolling Stone recently caught up with Brooklyn emcee, Talib Kweli announced the long awaited set in stone date for the release of his sixth studio album “Prisoner of Conscious” coming April 23rd. He went on to say the album is to redefine the “socially conscious rapper” label he’s had pinned to his career since the 90s’. With the album being in the works for nearly four years, we can expect to see features from Kendrick Lamar, Nelly, Busta Rhymes and more to be announced when the album’s release date nears.
With the 15-year anniversary of “Mos Def & Talib Kweli are Black Star” nearing, Kweli briefly touched on a sophomore Black Star album which he and Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) are currently focused on their solo careers citing scheduling and timing differences that the two have been victim of all these years.
We’re hopeful to see a second Black Star album but for now we can look out for Kweli’s new album this March while Yasiin is still having a successful acting career currently.
OS REWIND: Mister Cee’s “Best Of Tuesdays” (Black Star)
OS REWIND: Talib Kweli – Outstanding (feat. Ryan Leslie) [Music Video]
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Talib Kweli – Fly Away (Remix) (feat. Apollo Brown)
Breath of fresh air from BlackStar’s Talib Kewli, and smooth chorus from Apollo Brown. Let’s Fly Away with this one this Thursday. Keep a eye out for his album Prisoner of Consciousness first quarter in 2013.
OS REWIND: Talib Kweli Freestyle On Toca Tuesdays
OS REWIND: Mister Cee’s “Best Of Tuesdays” (Black Star)
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Cory Mo – Country Rap Tunes 2 [Mixtape]
H-Town & ATL’s own, Cory Mo returns back with part two of his “Country Rap Tunes” mixtape series for all you ol’ fuck ass niggas na’am talk’n bout? Here, the homie C-Mo enlists DJ Burn One for hosting duties as we get features from Bun B, Pill, Talib Kweli, Bobby Marley, 2 Chainz, Devin The Dude, Slim Thug, GLC, Big Sant, RaRa, Backbone, Slimm Calhoun, Big Zak, BlackOwned C Bone, Troublesum, Savage, KD, 2 Deep and more. Check after the jump to view the 12-track tracklistings along with a download link ready.
OS REWIND: Cory Mo – Roll Wit A G (feat. Kirko Bangz, Marcus Manchild & Mitchelle’l) [Music Video]
OS REWIND: Cory Mo – Ask About Me (feat. Cold Heart & Hott Rod)
Check Out A Preview Of “No Reservations” (Anthony Bourdain In Brooklyn With Talib Kweli)
In the last episode of Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservation series, he travels to Brooklyn to visit Talib Kweli. They both explore the gentrification of the borough and Talib speaks on how it used to be when he was growing up. A lot has changed since then and they’re both just trying to figure it out. We’re not in the ’90s anymore.
Mister Cee’s “Best Of Tuesdays” (Black Star)
After giving Queens, Harlem and the Boogie Down recognition in previous episodes of his weekly “Best of Tuesdays” Throwback at Noon on his 97, DJ Mister Cee gives Kings County a feature episode with non-other than Mos Def and Talib Kweli collectively known as Black Star. In this 60-minute set, the finisher plays some cuts from the duos “Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star” as well as your favorite stand-out tracks from each of the two Brooklynites solo efforts over the years.
While we all enjoy this mix, we’re hoping the two still have plans to release the Black Star Aretha album that was supposed to drop late last year.
OS REWIND: Talib Kweli – Outstanding (feat. Ryan Leslie)
OS REWIND: Talib Kweli – Attack The Block [Mixtape]
Talib Kweli – Outstanding (feat. Ryan Leslie)
Talib Kweli releases the full version of his Boi-1da produced “Outstanding” track featuring Ryan Leslie. The song was recently heard on Attack The Block, his preview before releasing the album Prisoner Of Conscious this November.
OS REWIND: Talib Kweli – Distractions [Music Video]
OS REWIND: Talib Kweli – Push Thru (feat. Kendrick Lamar & Curren$y) [Music Video]
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Talib Kweli – Attack The Block [Mixtape]
Talib Kweli’s Attack The Block mixtape will serve as the appetizer for his upcoming Prisoner Of Conscious album, but it almost looks like a full meal was served. With features including Black Thought, Styles P, Ab-Soul, Ryan Leslie, Mac Miller, Maino, Planet Asia and more —what does he have on deck for the album with a lineup like this already?
Tracklisting and link after the jump.
Talib Kweli Interview With Google Play
Talib Kweli sits down with Google Play to speak on what fans expect from him, lyrically, and how that compares to what he wants to put on record. He doesn’t want any limitations on the new album, but he struggles with not being put in a box like the industry wants to put you in.
In between the interview, you can catch performance footage from SXSW.
OS REWIND: Talib Kweli – Fly Away (feat. Jessica Care Moore)
Talib Kweli – Fly Away (feat. Jessica Care Moore)
Photo: Dave Lichterman
With Talib Kweli’s new mixtape (and album) on the way, he took it to Tumblr to release a new track. To get an understanding and the thought behind the upcoming project, check out what Talib had to say about the Attack The Block below:
So I’m starting to get excited about this mix tape I did with the homie Z-Trip, Attack The Block. We will release it one week from today, but I want y’all to be as excited as I am so I am releasing another preview. There was a great response to to the music last week, so I hope y’all enjoy this one as well..Shout out to Jessica Care Moore for the incredible poem at the end and calling Attack The Block a mere mix tape is not doing it justice. These rappers these days put out anything and call it a mix tape. Not me. Z-Trip is a true master. This is a mix tape you can put on in any situation and let rock. Get ready for cutting, scratching, and thoughtfulness on a mix tape.
OS REWIND: Talib Kweli – To The Music (feat. Maino)
OS REWIND: Talib Kweli – Push Thru (feat. Kendrick Lamar & Curren$y) [Music Video]
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Talib Kweli – To The Music (feat. Maino)
Talib Kweli releases a new one “To The Music” with Maino from his upcoming Attack The Block project with DJ Z-Trip. Listen as the two represent from BK on this smooth cut as they give us something to vibe too. Definitely feeling this one right here.
Produced by 9th Wonder.
OS REWIND: Talib Kweli – Push Thru (feat. Kendrick Lamar & Curren$y) [Music Video]
