Posts Tagged ‘TALIB KWELI’
Jon Connor – “Rise Up” feat. Talib Kweli
May 15, 2013
Jon Connor’s “Unconscious State” is coming to iTunes…later. On deck now is “Rise Up” (featuring Talib Kweli). ‘This one’s for the heads y’all.’ Lyrics full of social commentary and indicting statements on the state of Hip-Hop (‘went from body rocking to molly popping’… true). Put this one on repeat and tell your friends about it (the ones with thick enough skin to take it).
DOWNLOAD: JON CONNOR – RISE UP FEAT. TALIB KWELI
Talib Kweli – “The Best of Talib Kweli” (Mixed By Mick) [Mixtape]
May 7, 2013
Mick (aka Mick Boogie) put together a 29-track project showcasing “The Best of Talib Kweli.” Tracks lifted from a 15-year career with no let up in sight. Check out these tracks Kweli (stream for FREE). As sort of a tease for his album (dropping today), the mix includes some cuts from “Prisoner of Conscious.” Link to the album (via earlier post) included below.
YO! THE ..BEST…SHT…EVER! soundcloud.com/talibkweli/bes… SUPPORT and do not come up with excuses if you believe in this MAN.
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) May 3, 2013
 Well, I’m thinking the legendary Chuck D votes “dope!” Listen for yourself.
TALIB KWELI – THE BEST OF TALIB KWELI (MIXED BY MICK) | PRISONER OF CONSCIOUS
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Talib Kweli – “High Life” feat. Rubix x Bajah (Video)
April 24, 2013
Talib Kweli’s frames his trip through South Africa into a self-directed music video for “High Life” the latest single off his forthcoming “Prisoner of Conscious” LP. Official release is slated for May 7, 2013; but you can pre-order the LP today at iTunes.
Marco Polo – “G.U.R.U.” featuring Talib Kweli x DJ Premier
April 22, 2013
Three years ago, April 19, 2010, Keith Elam b.k.a. Guru left this earthly realm. This track, “G.U.R.U.†featuring Talib Kweli and Guru’s Gang Starr partner DJ Premier is dedicated to Guru’s memory; a celebration of his life, legacy and all of the vast accomplishments and great music Guru and DJ Premier gave us. “G.U.R.U.†is also the lead-single from Marco Polo’s forthcoming album – “PA2: The Director’s Cut” (due out July 2013).
‘This is one of the most important records I’ve ever been a part of. Thank you to Talib Kweli and DJ Premier for being a part of this incredible record!’ – Marco Polo
Talib Kweli – “Come Here” feat. Miguel
April 10, 2013
Talib Kweli with “Come Here” – his new ballad featuring Miguel, off his forthcoming album “Prisoner Of Conscious” (due out April 23, 2013).
DOWNLOAD: TALIB KWELI – COME HERE FEAT. MIGUEL
Countdown To 2042: Talib Kweli
March 19, 2013
By 2042 the U.S. is expected to become the most diverse it’s ever been racially speaking. The way the demographics are going, the U.S. will not have an ethnic majority. The team over at TheMMXLII interviewed Talib Kweli about growing up in the “melting pot” of Brooklyn and what diverse communities can teach us about self-identity and heritage. It’s the power of diversity
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Talib Kweli Appears On Snoop’s GGN Network (Video)
March 14, 2013
Talib Kweli stops by Snoop Dogg aka Snoop Lion aka Nemo Hoes‘s GGN Network to spit rhymes & speak on a variety of topics from the difference between the early New York & California hip hop scenes, emcees they respected like Jeru Tha Damaja, Das Efx, Rakim, KRS-ONE, Souls Of Mischief, Freestyle Fellowship, & more.  A key point of interest in this interview is how Snoop Dogg & Talib Kweli explain how both of their son’s favorite rappers introduced them to newer artists like Wiz Khalifa & Ab-Soul. The GGN Weather Girl explains how she likes fat guys…..
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DEMOS Documentary (Trailer)
February 14, 2013
Here is the preview for a new documentary tat features long list of hip hop notables taking about the music industry and sharing their experiences coming up and information for new artist looking to learn the ropes. Skyzoo narrates the film and there are appearances from folks like Talib Kweli, Freeway, Jean Grae, Torae, No I.D. and plenty more. The film will be on tour around the country and will host town hall style meetings in each city. First showing is February 23rd in Maitland, Fl near Orlando. The film will be available digitally May 2nd for your viewing pleasure. Check it Out!!!
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Talib Kweli – “Upper Echelon” (Video)
February 1, 2013
Talib Kweli’s album “Prisoner Of Conscious” is on the way (due out April 23, 2013). Here’s a video for the Harry Fraud produced single for the jawn – “Upper Echelon” – directed by Fredo Tovar and Scott Fleishman and featuring an appearance by his Black Star comrade Yasiin Bey. Singer Goapele & a few other notables make small cameo appearances in the clip as well. Check out some behind-the-scenes footage after the jump….
DOWNLOAD: TALIB KWELI – UPPER ECHELON (DIRTY) | CLEAN VERSION
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Talib Kweli – “Push Thru” feat. Curren$y x Kendrick Lamar (Marco Polo Remix)
January 24, 2013
Brooklyn by way of Toronto beatsmith Marco Polo put his ill touch on Talib Kweli’s “Push Thru” record featuring Curren$y & Kendrick Lamar. Perfect timing to release this remix with the Brooklyn emcee poised to drop his “Prisoner Of Conscious” album in the near future.
TALIB KWELI – PUSH THRU FEAT. CURREN$Y X KENDRICK LAMAR (MARCO POLO REMIX)
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Skyzoo – “Spike Lee Was My Hero” feat. Talib Kweli (Video)
January 23, 2013
Skyzoo drops this dope video for “Spike Lee Was My Hero” off of one of the best hip hop albums to date “A Dream Deferred”. The director Alex Ghassan did a great job capturing elements of Spike Lee’s unique directorial style for this clip featuring Talib Kweli & Spike Lee who appears later in the clip. Great song & great video from what we decided on our radio show to be one of our top 3 hip hop albums of the year on The Beatz & Lyrics Show. Yes indeed Skyzoo……..Spike Lee was & is still our hero.
DOWNLOAD: SKYZOO – A DREAM DEFERRED (ALBUM)
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Ge-Ology – “Communicate” feat. Sadat X & Talib Kweli (Remix)
January 22, 2013
Ge-Ology’s “Communicate” – remix featuring Sadat X and Talib Kweli. YES! Back to boom-bap head-nod joints! A li’l backpackers’ delight for you. Courtesy of BamaLoveSoul. Dope… ain’t even the word for this. Check it out!
– @Ojones1
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Talib Kweli – “Art Imitates Life” feat. Black Thought x Rah Digga (Prod. By Ohno)
January 14, 2013
The Tri-State trio of Talib Kweli (NY), Black Thought (Philly), and Rah Digga (NJ) connect on this ill track produced by OhNo that may appear on Kweli’s upcoming project “Prisoner Of Conscious” due April 23, 2013. Download the song here.
TALIB KWELI – ART IMITATES LIFE FEAT. BLACK THOUGHT X RAH DIGGA
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Dynasty – “Stay Shinin'” feat. Talib Kweli (Video)
January 4, 2013
Dynasty with a hot video for the single featuring Talib Kweli entitled “Stay Shinin’.” She also has a special New Year’s message for the people:
Hey!
Wanted to take a moment to share my new video with you and to wish you a Happy New Year!
2012 was great… let’s make 2013 even better. =)
Thank you for your continued support. I appreciate you more than you know!
All the best to you and yours in 2013.
~ ya girl, dy
Talib Kweli – “Outstanding” feat. Ryan Leslie (Video)
December 18, 2012
Talib Kweli has a ‘kwelity’ quality hit with this “Outstanding” joint produced by Boi-1da featuring Ryan Leslie. Been playing this song on the radio show for weeks now & it’s been receiving a good response from the listeners. The song appears on Talib Kweli’s ‘Prisoner Of Conscious’ project, but for now check out this brand new dreamy video directed by Ryan Leslie with Kweli & Ryan Leslie both doing it big with a few honeys in the clip.
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Talib Kweli – “Fly Away” (Re-Produced by Apollo Brown)
December 14, 2012
DJBooth will soon be releasing the latest EP in its Re-Produced Series. This leak is revisiting Talib Kweli‘s “Fly Away” (off his “Attack the Block” mixtape). This is the first of three exclusive remixes off the project – [re]produced by Apollo Brown. The next Re-Produced EP will be available December 19, 2012, at DJBooth.net. Expect Kweli’s next studio album, “Prisoner of Consciousness,” in early 2013.
Talib Kweli Rocks ‘Face Off Fridays’ @ MJQ In Atlanta (Video)
November 14, 2012
If you live in Atlanta then you should already know one of the most popular events in the city is “Face Off Fridays” at MJQ Concourse every 2nd Friday of the month. DJ Rasta Root & Jah Prince’s monthly event is heavy on great music & almost always features a surprise guest. This month Talib Kweli dropped in for a surprise set while he was in Atlanta & previewed his new single “Outstanding” featuring Ryan Leslie before hitting the fans with the classics in his catalog.
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The Travel Channel’s Anthony Bourdain Rediscovers Brooklyn with Talib Kweli (Video)
November 6, 2012
End of the road for The Travel Channel’s Anthony Bourdain. But he goes out with a great show (with guest Talib Kweli):
‘In the series finale of “Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations — The Final Tour,” Tony heads to Brooklyn, NY where he uncovers a whole new world on the other side of the river. Here, Tony talks with local rapper Talib Kweli.’
– Travel Channel TV
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Talib Kweli did the music for much of the show .
— Anthony Bourdain (@Bourdain) November 6, 2012
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Idle Warship (Talib Kweli x Res) – “Beautifully Bad” (Video)
October 21, 2012
Ohhhh! Nice. Idle Warship is Talib Kweli and Res cliqued up to make a new entity… and some beautiful music, like “Beautifully Bad.” Nice visuals for the song, too (directed by Kweli and Bernard Gourley). “Beautifully Bad” is on the Idle Warship album “Habits of the Heart” – available now at iTunes. To get it, you can follow the link provided here.
IDLE WARSHIP (TALIB KWELI X RES) – HABITS OF THE HEART (ALBUM)
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Black Star Addresses ‘Palestinian Freedom’ On Stage and Backstage (Video)
September 26, 2012
During Black Star’s performance in Los Angeles on September 22nd, 2012, Talib Kweli and Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) diverted from the original lyrics of “RE: DEFinition” and chose to rap in unison, “Let’s get free just like the Palestinians!” After the show, Yasiin spoke candidly (albeit carefully) about the significance of the lyric change and Black Star’s stance on justice and peace in Palestine; and elsewhere for all people.
We’ll leave further interpretations and implications for the lyric change to you, the reader. For reference, eLyrics and RapGenius both document the original lyric in “RE:Definition” going like:
Son I’m way past the minimum, it’s a verb millennium
My rap’s hold a gat to your back, like Palestinians
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