Visions of Visionaries: Talib Kweli

Having first worked with Talib Kweli back in 2010 as part of its “Typographic Ballet” project,

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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 passionately speaks about his definition of creativity and how important of an asset it is for those who might be oppressed or less fortunate. When asked whether ambition or talent was most important for achieving success, Kweli bluntly states that there are plenty of talented people living on the streets but ambition is what really sets a person apart.

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