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Talib Kweli Flexes a New Flow and Sound on What’s Real (Video)

It's refreshing to see veteran MCs like Talib Kweli continually evolving. After more than 15 years in the game, the revered MC flexes a new flow over a Dub Step-influenced track that is a new sound for him on "What's Real," featuring Res. Check out the video for the song... Read more

M.K. Asante Recruits Talib Kweli, Ras Kass & Bishop Lamont For Godz In The Hood (Video)

Multi-talented M.K. Asante is an MC, author, filmmaker, professor, and scholar surrounding Hip-Hop and modern race relations in America. The Philadelphia native recruited MCs from Brooklyn to C-Arson in Talib Kweli, Ras Kass, and Bishop Lamont. "Godz In The Hood" is a song that explores the ulterior motives to some... Read more

New DJ Quik, Cam’ron, Talib Kweli, ONYX, The Roots…Here’s The Week in Hip-Hop Video (Video Playlist)

This week in Hip-Hop video brought new music videos from DJ Quik, The Roots, Cam'ron, Talib Kweli & Raekwon, unbelievable freestyles from Black Thought and Prevail, a stylized faux trailer from Jay Z & Beyonce and more. See it all in the video playlist below. Related: Last Week in Hip-Hop... Read more

Talib Kweli & Raekwon Cite The Violations From Gravitas (Video)

Two giants of New York Hip-Hop come together, table-side, in a police interrogation-room themed video, "Violations." Talib Kweli and Raekwon bring the Gravitas single to life, in living color. Fifteen years ago, during the earliest days of Black Star and Reflection Eternal, as well as the release of Wu-Tang Forever,... Read more

Gary Clark, Jr. Releases a Mixtape ft Big K.R.I.T., Talib Kweli, Bilal & More (Mixtape)

Gary Clark, Jr. has released one of the more interesting projects of the year. The Grammy-winning blues guitarist put together a mixtape featuring Talib Kweli, Big K.R.I.T., Bilal, Robert Glasper and more. It features remixes to his 2012 album of the same name, and adds a few new cuts. You... Read more

Talib Kweli Addresses the Complicated Relationship Between Women & Hip-Hop in State of Grace (Video)

The relationship between women and Hip-Hop is a complex one. The genre is clearly male-dominated in terms of the proportion of its performers. And, to describe many of the lyrics as misogynistic would be a euphemism at best. Talib Kweli addresses some of these complexities head on with State of... Read more

Talib Kweli Crushes “Get By” with a Live Band on Off the Record (Video)

More than 10 years after its release, Talib Kweli's inspirational anthem Get By remains lyrically, musically and emotionally relevant. Kweli recently participated in the Off the Record series and performed a rousing rendition of his signature song with a live band. Check out the video. Related: Here’s a New Video... Read more

Next Up On The 9th Wonder Collaboration Album List? Talib Kweli (Video)

Even outside of Little Brother, 9th Wonder has built a career with a series of full-produced albums for a host of artists, ranging from Black Moon's Buckshot, to Jean Grae, to David Banner, to Murs, to Kaze, and beyond. In a new interview, Talib Kweli revealed that now he is... Read more

Here’s a New Video From Talib Kweli. Repping Indie Hip-Hop 1 Verse at a Time (Video)

Talib Kweli recently completely self-released his Gravitas album, but the indie grind has not slowed him down. Kweli's skills are as sharp as they've ever been, as is evidenced on Rare Portraits. Check out the video. Related: Talib Kweli Speaks on Nelson Mandela, Favorite “Hood” Film Classics & More (Video)... Read more

Talib Kweli Speaks on Nelson Mandela, Favorite “Hood” Film Classics & More (Video)

Talib Kweli is the latest MC to answer The Questions from OkayPlayer. The supremely thoughtful MC spoke on the legacy of Nelson Mandela, the influence of Amiri Baraka, his favorite "hood" movies and more. This is one of the best of The Questions series, so far. Check out the video.... Read more

Talib Kweli, Phonte & Elzhi Come Together For Some Fly Wordplay On A Khrysis Beat (Audio)

In 2000s, some of the most elite MCs have come from three crews that run in the same circles. Reflection Eternal's Talib Kweli, Little Brother's Phonte, and Slum Village's Elzhi have all successfully built identities outside of the groups they came up in. Years later, after a bunch of overlapping... Read more

Blu Suddenly Drops A 44-Track Album Featuring Miguel, Talib Kweli & Joell Ortiz (Album Stream)

Blu is the opposite of conventional. The reclusive Los Angeles preacher's kid bootlegged his own major label album a few years back, he's reportedly stepped to Nas at a club about a battle, and he's deliberately recruited U-God above all other members of the Wu. What's not to love? Today,... Read more

How Has Talib Kweli Stayed Relevant After 15+ Years? Here’s What He Had to Say (Video)

After more than 15 years, Talib Kweli remains one of the most talented and relevant MCs in Hip-Hop. He recently sat for an extended interview with NYC's Hot 97 to discuss his longevity, his new Gravitas album, the state of New York Hip-Hop and more. Check out the video. Related:... Read more

Stream Talib Kweli’s Gravitas Album in Full (Audio)

In a week dominated by Beyonce's surprise album release, Talib Kweli carries the torch for the independent artist. Kweli has released his Gravitas album completely on his own and now he is giving fans the opportunity to stream it before buying it. Take a listen to Gravitas here and support... Read more

This Week in Video Brought Tough Love From Arsenio to Kanye West, New Videos from Talib Kweli & Snoop and More (Video Playlist)

This week in video brought some OG advice from Arsenio Hall to Kanye West, new music videos from Talib Kweli, Lupe Fiasco, Timbaland, Snoop, Jay Z & Drake, and a hilarious joy ride with Ice Cube, Kevin Hart and Conan O'Brien. Check out the playlist below to catch up on... Read more

Talib Kweli and Raekwon Trade Verses on Violations. MCs take Note…(Audio)

Talib Kweli is closing in on his 2nd release of 2013. Gravitas will be a 100% fully independent project and Kweli has brought his A-game. On Violations, he also brought Raekwon...Check it out below and purchase the track to support one of the true crusaders for underground Hip-Hop. Related: Talib... Read more

Talib Kweli Takes Aim at Illuminati Talk and Says Kill the Noise in the Video for Wormhole (Video)

With Gravitas a week away, Talib Kweli hopes to put the Illuminati talk to bed with the 2013 calendars. The Brooklyn, New York MC uses vintage footage of 2Pac addressing the talk back in 1995 and 1996, as he presented his "Killuminati" stance. Kweli uses footage, which producer Oh No... Read more

15 Years in and Talib Kweli is Still Schooling the Competition. He’s Looking for New Leaders…(Audio)

Talib Kweli is a week away from his second album of 2013. Gravitas will include the Statik Selektah-produced "New Leaders." Joined by Flatbush, Brooklyn's The UnderAchievers, Kweli demands new leadership in Hip-Hop, in Brooklyn, on Twitter, in society, and in government. Throughout the last 15 years, Kweli has been able... Read more

Big K.R.I.T. and Talib Kweli Lend Verses to Cory Mo on Hold Up (Video)

Cory Mo made the most of his Rock the Bells experience, landing not only verses from Big K.R.I.T. and Talib Kweli but also filming a video with them on one of the dates. Salute to his grind. Here's Hold Up. Related: Big K.R.I.T., Talib Kweli, Outasight & Mela Machinko collaborate... Read more

Talib Kweli Delivers an Amazing Video for One of His Best Songs in Years. Get a True Taste of Brazil with Favela Love (Video)

Just when you think the year is winding down, Talib Kweli drops one of the finest gems of 2013. The video for Favela Love is set in Rio De Janeiro and is a short film about love, filled with vibrant colors and exquisite shots of the city. And the SONG.... Read more

Talib Kweli Says Follow Him Down the Wormhole in His Latest Single (Audio)

Talib Kweli takes rappers to task for kicking false knowledge in his latest single. Illuminati? Materialism? Corrupt government? All in Kweli's cross hairs. He says follow him down the Wormhole, if you want the real. Check it out. Related: Talib Kweli, Marco Polo & DJ Premier Honor Guru (Video)... Read more

Talib Kweli, Marco Polo & DJ Premier Honor Guru (Video)

Guru has been gone for three and a half years. However, the man also known as Baldhead Slick will never be forgotten. Marco Polo enlists Guru's Gang Starr partner DJ Premier, as well as late in life collaborator Talib Kweli for "G.U.R.U." This is heartfelt, and the latest tribute, following... Read more

Black Thought, Talib Kweli, Killer Mike, Large Professor and More Freestyle on The Combat Jack Show (Video)

Here's a compilation of some of the best freestyles from The Combat Jack Show. Black Thought, Talib Kweli, Large Professor, Joey Bada$$, Action Bronson, Killer Mike and Maino all drop verses. Check out the video. Related: Large Professor Discusses the Making of Ether on The Combat Jack Show (Video)... Read more

Mobetta – Fly By Night ft Talib Kweli & Sauders Sermons

Since the days of Black Star, jazz-based tracks have always brought out the best in Talib Kweli. That being the case, it's no surprise he blacks out on jazz musician Mobetta's song that also features Saunders Sermons. Check out Fly By Night. Related: Talib Kweli Will Release His Gravitas Album... Read more

Talib Kweli Will Release His Gravitas Album in December

Talib Kweli will release his 2nd album of the year on December 15th. This time, the highly-regarded MC is returning to his indie roots and bypassing the record label system altogether. Kweli will be selling the album titled Gravitas directly to fans via his new web site kweliclub.com where you... Read more

Talib Kweli – Turnt Up (Video)

Kweli shot a video in Tokyo, Japan for his "Turnt Up" Prisoner Of Conscious joint that samples Coldcut's famed remix of Eric B. & Rakim's "Paid In Full." From Hi-Tek's Black Star Chevy van to lowriders, Kweli is celebrating his journey. Related: Talib Kweli – Human Mic (Video)... Read more

Talib Kweli on Why Hip-Hop Isn’t Talent Based Now (Video)

“I don’t care about bars, I just wanna turn up” As disgusting a statement like that is to Hip-Hop heads, legendary lyricist Talib Kweli states that sadly that’s the truth for the majority of the country right now, if their only source for Hip-Hop is the radio. However, he does... Read more

Talib Kweli – Human Mic (Video)

R.A. The Rugged Man directed this Prisoner Of Conscious video. The treatment to the "Human Mic" single plays with the title, with the Brooklyn, MC oozing words and his kicks his verses. Throughout his career, Kweli has embodied what it means to master the ceremony. And over 15 years removed from... Read more

Talib Kweli Speaks on Kendrick Lamar’s Verse (Video)

Talib Kweli has provided one of the most thoughtful responses to Kendrick Lamar's verse so far. In this extended interview, he talks about Kendrick's progression as an MC, the fact that Kendrick was actually quoting a Kurupt verse when he said he was King of New York, how he feels... Read more

Talib Kweli on The Combat Jack Show, Pt. 3 (Video)

Part 3 of Combat Jack's interview with Talib Kweli is pretty insightful. The teenage b-boy in me crams to understand—or picture Talib and Mos Def (Yasiin Bey) recording Black Star songs in MC Hammer's company. Including that nugget of candid information (Kweli admits to be a Hammer-hater in the early... Read more

Talib Kweli on The Combat Jack Show, Pt. 2 (Video)

Talib Kweli discusses the origins of Black Star, meeting Biggie & 2Pac and more in part 2 of his sit down on The Combat Jack Show. Check out the video. Related: Talib Kweli on The Combat Jack Show (Video)... Read more

Talib Kweli on The Combat Jack Show (Video)

Talib Kweli breaks down why all rappers fundamentally are nerds (including himself) and it makes perfect sense. He also speaks on how getting his girlfriend pregnant was the ultimate motivation to get him to rap for real. Check out part 1 of his interview on The Combat Jack Show below... Read more

Talib Kweli – Hamster Wheel (Video)

The visuals for Talib Kweli's Hamster Wheel are faithful to the lyrics which describe the perils of a woman who turns to the streets to survive. Check out the video. Related: Buckshot, Talib Kweli, Skyzoo, Joey Bada$$ & Kirk Knight Freestyle (Video)... Read more

Buckshot, Talib Kweli, Skyzoo, Joey Bada$$ & Kirk Knight Freestyle (Video)

Now School meets Next School in this cypher between Buckshot, Talib Kweli, Skyzoo, Joey Bada$$ and Kirk Knight, with Evil Dee on the wheels. Check out the video. Related: Pro Era – Like Water (Video)... Read more

Peter Jackson – I Don’t Give a F*ck ft Troy Ave, Talib Kweli, Joell Ortiz, Skyzoo & M.O.P.

Peter Jackson got the ill lineup for the first track off his forthcoming mixtape, Good Company. Check out I Don't Give a F*ck featuring Troy Ave, Talib Kweli, Joell Ortiz, Skyzoo and M.O.P. Related: P-Money – The Hardest ft M.O.P. (Audio)... Read more

The White Shadow of Norway – Maximum Security ft Talib Kweli & Kool G Rap

Talib Kweli and Kool G Rap speak their minds about the ills of the legal system. #hiphopwithamessage. Check it out Maximum Security. Related: Talib Kweli – Come Here ft Miguel (Video)... Read more

Talib Kweli – Come Here ft Miguel (Video)

Here's the video for Come Here, Talib Kweli's collabo with Miguel. Neither artist appears in the video. Instead, the visuals feature what looks like animated versions of Isis and Osiris. Check it out below. Related: Talib Kweli – The Backroom Freestyle (Video)... Read more

Talib Kweli – The Backroom Freestyle (Video)

Talib Kweli is the latest to get busy in The Backroom on 106 & Park. Check out the video of him dropping his verse below. Related: Talib Kweli on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)... Read more

Talib Kweli on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

Talib Kweli stopped by the Sway in the Morning show to chop it up about his Prisoner of Conscious album, what he would do if he had a radio show, how he gets down on social media and more. He also did a performance of his timeless joint, Get By.... Read more

Jon Connor – Rise Up ft Talib Kweli

Jon Connor is just a straight BEAST on the mic. Last I checked, Talib Kweli was a lyrical assassin too. Put 'em together? Uh oh...Check out Rise Up. Related: Jon Connor – The Backroom Freestyle on 106 & Park (Video)... Read more

Talib Kweli Discusses the Prisoner of Conscious Album Artwork (Video)

Talib Kweli's Prisoner of Conscious album is in stores now. Here's a video of Talib Kweli talking about the album's artwork. Related: Talib Kweli – Prisoner of Conscious (Full Album Stream)... Read more

Talib Kweli – Prisoner of Conscious (Full Album Stream)

Can't wait to hear Talib Kweli's new album? You can listen to a full stream of Prisoner of Conscious below. The album features appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Curren$y, Busta Rhymes, Miguel, Melanie Fiona and more. Check it out. Related: Talib Kweli – 5AM in Brooklyn (Audio)... Read more

Talib Kweli – Rocket Ships ft Busta Rhymes (Prod. Busta Rhymes)

Talib Kweli and Busta Rhymes go in over a hard RZA beat. Check out Rocket Ships. Talib's Prisoner of Conscious album drops on Tuesday. Related: Talib Kweli – 5AM in Brooklyn (Audio) Click here to download... Read more

Talib Kweli – 5AM in Brooklyn

Talib Kweli speaks his mind over Drake's 5AM beat and holds no punches. Check out 5AM in Brooklyn. Related: Talib Kweli – Fine China (Audio)... Read more

Talib Kweli – Fine China

Talib Kweli puts his touch on Chris Brown's retro 80's R&B banger, Fine China. Check out Kweli's verse below. Related: Talib Kweli – High Life ft Rubix Cube & Bajah (Video)... Read more

Talib Kweli Performs Come Here with Bilal & The Roots (Video)

Talib Kweli performed his Bilal-assisted single, Come Here, with The Roots last night on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Check out the video. Related: Talib Kweli – High Life ft Rubix Cube & Bajah (Video)... Read more

Talib Kweli – High Life ft Rubix Cube & Bajah (Video)

Talib Kweli's latest video was directed by him and features footage from his trip to South Africa. Check out High Life featuring Rubix Cube and Bajah. Talib's album Prisoner of Conscious is in stores on 5/7. Related: Talib Kweli – Come Here ft Miguel (Audio)... Read more

Marco Polo – G.U.R.U. ft Talib Kweli & DJ Premier

One day before the 3rd anniversary of Guru's passing, here's a really dope tribute to him from Talib Kweli, DJ Premier and Marco Polo. Check out G.U.R.U. Related: Talib Kweli – Come Here ft Miguel (Audio) Click here to download... Read more

Talib Kweli – Come Here ft Miguel

Talib Kweli gets some help from Miguel on his soulful new single. Check out Come Here. Related: Snoop Dogg’s GGN with Talib Kweli (Video) Click here to download... Read more

Talib Kweli – Makes No Sense ft Freddie Gibbs & Jon Connor

Talib Kweli jumps on a track with the next generation of underground lyrical assassins. Check out "Makes No Sense" featuring Freddie Gibbs and Jon Connor. Related: Snoop Dogg’s GGN with Talib Kweli (Video)... Read more