Talib Kweli

Member of: Black Star

Influenced by: Chuck D, Q-Tip, A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force, Eric B. & Rakim, Boogie Down Productions, Kool G Rap, Jungle Brothers, KRS-One, Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five, De La Soul

Genre: Hip-Hop

Biography: If skills sold, Talib Kweli would have been one of the most commercially successful rappers of his time. As it was, however, ...

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Jun 26 2008 10:30AM by Tracey Ford

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The Boombox Music Blog: Looks like Talib Kweli isn't finished drawing blood from 2007's 'Eardrum.' Lets keep our fingers crossed and hope that the Brooklyn-bred emcee will deliver on his promise to release new material in '08 because as Kweli says in the beginning of 'Eat... Read more

 
May 29 2008 12:30PM by Tracey Ford

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The Boombox Music Blog: In celebration of Black Music Month (June), Wyclef Jean, Talib Kweli, Michelle Williams, David Banner and a host of other artists will perform free shows at Apple Stores around the country. So far, the free concerts are set to take place in New... Read more

 
Nov 15 2007 13:00PM by Kim Davis

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PopEater Music Blog: Who: John Mayer and Talib KweliWhat: The musical pair were either comparing heights or attempting to look tough at Manhattan's the Grand, where they helped Alicia Keys celebrate the release of her new album, 'As I Am.'Where: New York, NYWhen:... Read more

Eardrum [Bonus Track]
Released: 08/13/07
Liberation
Released: 03/19/07
Eardrum [Clean]
Released: 11/07/06
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