Fans always demand their artists represent to the fullest even though there’s little fanfare to be had. Kweli “Spruce to the tree, Bruce to the Lee” has never had any problems walking the talk nor worrying about who was going to cling to it and as promised, he’s in the trenches of Occupy Wall Street to get to the root of the movement. Read the rest of this entry »

Never one to skim out on the powers of universal mind control, Talib Kweli is getting a jumpstart on his run at Twenty Twelve dominance with “Distractions,” the first official peek at his new album, Prisoners Of Conscious. Word has it that there’s an Occupy Wall Street video PSA on the way as well. Read the rest of this entry »

A little positivity for a Monday, courtesy of YouTube power player and AMA New Media award winner DeStorm and assistance by Talib Kweli for the song and video of “Finally Free.” The mp3 is available for free download on iTunes. Read the rest of this entry »

“Don’t call it a comeback, I was home anyway.” Forget the lines at Wal-Mart, here’s something many of you have already been waiting a decade for. The new Black Star single, anyone? And, howabout we add that it’s produced by Madlib? Yeah, that’s what I thought. Read the rest of this entry »

This might be one of the better things cancer has ever produced. In an effort to further spotlight the disease that plagues our people and help raise awareness for the American Cancer Society, Brooklyn based Hip-Hop label Coalmine Records did us all a favor and recruited some of our favorite MCs for “Beautiful,” a track about keeping the faith. Complementing M-Phazes’ deep chords and Mela Machinko’s hopeful hook, OU, Kweli and K.R.I.T. each spit sixteens specifically reminding us to keep our chins up and take nothing for granted.

The stream below is the full version, which I bought on iTunes for a buck because all proceeds go to the American Cancer Society’s continual search for a cure. Do someone you love a favor and follow suit.

Talib Kweli Feat. Big K.R.I.T., Outasight & Mela Machinko – “Beautiful” (Produced by M-Phazes)

Black Star’s reunited, at least for the time being, and doing a small tour run that has them hitting House Of Blues locations around the country. During the Chicago stop, Mos Def and Talib bring out Common to perform their classic tune “Respiration.” Read the rest of this entry »

Kweli made sure to draw his line in the sand EARLY in the year so his album would have the most shelf life in digital stores. Not only did the method allow for a longer promotion run, but there was also more time to iron out a great treatment for each visual. Read the rest of this entry »

The 9th Wonder of the world has recently been taking heat for his opinions regarding Watch The Throne’s quality but come September 27th, 2011, the producer will have the opportunity to prove he can do much better. It’s The Wonder Years, starring 9th Wonder, in his 137th full-length feature presentation that will surely be an ultimate dream for followers of his movement. Read the rest of this entry »

After educating the masses with his unauthorized biographies and dropping off a random track every blue moon, Shaun is finally dropping off his full length project Waiting Room. Read the rest of this entry »

Mac’s living an above average life and usually cares himself as one of the rap’s most carefree guys. After his Twitter followers again rose past another 100K, he released “Family First” and dishes the usual party themes to address the price of fame and how it affects his personal relationships. Read the rest of this entry »

After spending years on the West Coast underground circuit, Strong Arm Steady broke through in 2007 with their debut studio album Deep Hearted. It was also during this time that my musical taste, that once bumped nothing but Top 40, had begun its transformation towards the present. Our two colliding paths met in the form of “One Step,” the signature song from the collection and one of the essential Steady Gang records. Read the rest of this entry »

A “Hip-Hop breeding ground” isn’t necessarily the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of Portland, Oregon. The Pacific Northwest city is more synonymous with Nike and Trail Blazer basketball than a lyricist’s haven. However, Portland underground collective Animal Farm team with an industry mainstay, BKNY’s Talib Kweli, to craft “Test of Time,” their single off their upcoming May 17 release, Culture Shock. Read the rest of this entry »

Quick reminder for any and all in the 615 area. Hip-Hop will be in the building tomorrow at the Cannery. Come drink and be merry while live music plays in the ‘Ville. Read the rest of this entry »

Before any upcoming show, I usually immerse myself in the slated performer’s catalog. Right now, Talib’s the flavor of the month since the Gutter Rainbows tour comes to the ‘Ville on Cinco de Mayo. However instead of doing my usual iPod playlist, I asked Trackstar, our unofficial official in-house DJ, to create a souped up “mini-mix,” an ADD-influenced creation which didn’t stagnant on songs and intended to cover the max within a 30 minute span. Read the rest of this entry »

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