Talib Kweli
Yasiin Bey: The Year of the Underdog
1 week ago
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After almost two decades in the game Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos Def, has seen many ups and downs in the ever demanding music industry without compromising his art. Due to his thought-provoking rhymes in regards to social and political issues, the Brooklyn native belongs...
Black Star Perform “You Already Knew” & “Little Brother” on Jimmy Fallon
January 4, 2012
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Late night talk show host Jimmy Fallon kicked off the year proper with a rare performance from legendary hip-hop duo Black Star. With the backing of The Roots pounding fervent instrumentals, Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli performed their latest single - the Aretha Franklin-inspired...
Idle Warship – Laser Beams
January 1, 2012
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Hypetrak premieres the brand new visuals to one of the latest singles from Idle Warship (the musical duo composed of Brooklyn emcee Talib Kweli and Philadelphia singer Res). A high-energy record, the song brings forth an upbeat tone - a great way to bring in the new year. The...
Black Star (Yasiin Bey/Mos Def & Talib Kweli) – Fix Up
November 25, 2011
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This year's Thanksgiving appears to be more than great for music lovers. After The Weeknd dropped his first official video, Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos Def, and Talib Kweli reunite as Black Star and drop the CDQ version of their new song "Fix Up," which has been premiered...
Black Star – Fix Up (Live on Colbert Report)
October 6, 2011
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With rumors of a reunion LP continually popping up online, fans have been fever pitch for Yasiin, formerly known as Mos Def, and Talib Kweli to join forces on a full project for the first time in over a decade. Despite the announcement, that Yasiin and Talib cancelled a string...
Talib Kweli – So Disgusting
September 10, 2011
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The BK emcee returns with a gritty music piece today appropriately titled "So Disgusting." Just the type of flow fans have grown to appreciate from Talib over the years and although not included on his latest album, the song will still find its way on an upcoming mixtape hosted...
Talib Kweli featuring Jean Grae – Uh Oh (Video)
August 19, 2011
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Talib Kweli premiers a new visual from his critically acclaimed Gutter Rainbows LP. "Uh Oh" features an appearance from frequent collaborator Jean Grae, while the music video sees the rapping couple getting their Bonny & Clyde game on. Check it out above and let us know your...
Visions of Visionaries: Talib Kweli
May 3, 2011
⋅ Culture
Having first worked with Talib Kweli back in 2010 as part of its "Typographic Ballet" project, MADE sits down with the Brooklyn-based MC at their headquarters in Berlin for the latest installment of the Visions of Visionaries series. Covering a range of topics, he...
Strong Arm Steady & Munk One “Arms & Hammers” Launch @ HVW8 Gallery
February 23, 2011
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Set to launch its first debut album under Talib Kweli's Blacksmith Records label is Strong Arm Steady and their upcoming Arms & Hammers album. Featuring the artwork of Munk One, an album launch event will take place between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24 at HVW8...
Talib Kweli – I’m On One
January 18, 2011
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The Brooklyn wordsmith prepares us for his upcoming album with this new visual today for his latest single “I’m On One.” Video directed by Niim The Dream and music produced by KHRYSIS!, you’ll certainly find this banger on his upcoming Gutter Rainbows due out on Jan....
Kanye West featuring Consequence & Talib Kweli – Chain Heavy (Produced by Q-Tip)
November 13, 2010
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Offered is the latest G.O.O.D. Friday drop from Mr. West, this time teaming up with Consequence & Talib Kweli for this epic track entitled “Chain Heavy.” Also just as noteworthy is the production highlighted by the vivrant one himself, Q-Tip. Until next Friday,...
MADE: Typographic Ballet featuring Ebon Heath & Talib Kweli
October 28, 2010
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Earlier this year, Berlin welcomed with open arms an all new creative space known as MADE. Masterminded by Philip Gaedicke, Nico Zeh, Tadi Rock and Luise Biesalski, the space served as a homebase for creatives looking to push the boundaries of their visions and talents. In...
Consequence featuring Common & Talib Kweli – G.O.O.D. Music (Produced by Clinton Sparks)
March 15, 2010
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A brand new record emerges on the web and it happens to feature a star-studded lineup of artists including Common, Talib Kweli and Consequence. Produced by Clinton Sparks, the song title is coincidentally, named after Consequence's label "G.O.O.D. Music" and is just another...
Mos Def & Talib Kweli – History (Creative Control Color Video)
January 10, 2010
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It’s always great when a pair of artists in whatever format, are able to continually collaborate to produce works that are consistently well received. Frequent Hip Hop partners Mos Def and Talib Kweli are just such a pair. Working together again, here’s the video for...
Mos Def feat. Talib Kweli – History
January 4, 2010
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2010 seems to be nothing short of musical reunions. After Reflection Eternal blessed us with a quality mixtape, Talib Kweli rejoins his former partner-in-rhyme Mos Def for the video of his new single "History" off the Grammy-nominated The Ecstatic. Helmed by innovative duo...
