Talib Kweli Releases Project Featuring Kanye West, Common, Yasiin Bey and More

Without warning, Brooklyn-native Talib Kweli has surprised fans with the release of a 12-track project, comprised of rarities and B-sides. Titled Train of Though: Lost Lyrics Rare Releases & Beautiful B-Sides Vol. 1., the compilation features an unexpectedly large amount of high-profile guests, including the likes of Kanye West, Common, Yasiin Bey, Consequence and more. Reviving their Black Star collaborative, Talib Kweli and Yasiin Bey also share a new song called “Bright as the Stars.” Take a look at the tracklist below, and purchase the record in its entirety here.

Talib Kweli – Train of Thought: Lost Lyrics, Rare Releases & Beautiful B-Sides Vol.1 (Tracklist)

1. Space (produced by Dave West) (3:49)
2. 2000 Seasons (prod. by Hi Tek) (4:13)
3. Bright As The Stars – Black Star (prod. by Ayatollah) (4:33)
4. Wack Niggaz feat. Common, Kanye West & Consequence (prod. by Kanye West) (3:52)
5. Boomerang- featuring NIKO IS, K’Valentine & Cory Mo (prod. by Cory Mo ( 3:20)
6. Ocean Song feat. Mela Machinko (prod. by Rahki) (3:42)
7. 7:30 feat. RES (prod. by DJ Quik) (4:06)
8. Fortfied Live feat. Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def) & Mr. Man (prod. by Hi Tek) (4:36)
9. Tryin To Breathe feat. Killer Mike (prod. by Midi Mafia) (3:41)
10. Distractions (prod. by Oh No) (3:54)