Talib Kweli

Friday, September 05, 2008

Before this election, rapper Talib Kweli (like one-third of Americans) didn’t vote. But that doesn’t mean his music isn’t politically engaged. His latest record, Ear Drum, is full of socially conscious lyrics that buck trends in hip hop.

    Music Playlist
  1. Change (Work to Do) remix
    Artist: Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
    Album: Kidz in the Hall feat. Talib Kweli
    Label: N/A
  2. Respiration
    Artist: Black Star
    Album: Black Star
    Label: Rawkus
    Purchase: Amazon
  3. Country Cousins
    Artist: Talib Kweli
    Album: Ear Drum
    Label: Blacksmith
    Purchase: Amazon
  4. Tell Her
    Artist: Fred Williams & the Jewels Band
    Album: Midwest Funk
    Label: Jazzman
    Purchase: Amazon
  5. Listen
    Artist: Talib Kweli
    Album: Ear Drum
    Label: Blacksmith
    Purchase: Amazon
  6. In the Mood
    Artist: Talib Kweli
    Album: Ear Drum
    Label: Blacksmith
    Purchase: Amazon

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Talib Kweli

Comments [1]

ARW from earth, USA, NJ, Carteret, Job, desk, internet

Thank you so much for the interview with Talib Kweli. It seems woefully seldom that i hear people outside of hip hop who recognize that Hip Hop is an original American art form as significant as jazz or abstract expressionism. Kweli is one of the living masters of the form. Plus you picked one of my favorite of all time tracks to ask him about. I can remember where i was and who i was with when i first listened to Respiration. I got the blackstar cassette the week it came out and played it until all the print wore off.
You guys had Del on like a month ago too, another true artist. i only wish you would have asked why you cant get the Deltron3030 album on itunes.

Thanks guys

and if your reading this comment and dont own the albums Black Star or Deltron3030, go rite now and get them and begin listening immediately!

Sep. 12 2008 11:57 AM

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