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Talib Kweli Holds An Open Forum In Dena, Cali… (pt.1)

So a month ago Kwa’ stopped by Pasadena, CA to edify and openly counsel a few of his constituents. {NWS} was there and we have to say it was pretty refreshing to see an artist of his caliber give back to the people in the best manner - by educating them. Questions were openly asked [...]

 

Two Unreleased Tracks From Talib Kweli.

After the break we’ve got a few unreleased joints from Mr. Green that you may or may not of heard, definitely check em’ out below…

 

(Random Banger #52) Black Star - ‘Brown Skin Lady’ (Yung Berg Edition…)

Well we haven’t done one of these in a minute, and with the current events going on in the Hip-Hop, it couldn’t be a more opportune time. For those unaware, Yung Berg made a few statements regarding his personal preference in women - melanin deprived only (and from OJ Simpson, to Polow Da Don, to [...]

 

Skillz - ‘So Far So Good ft. Common & Talib Kweli’ (remix)

Not a bad remix at all for Skillz’ first single ‘So Far So Good‘ we caught a late last month. The VA hailing MC collabs with Com’ and Kwa’ for an uplifting look, and you should look for “The Million Dollar Backpack” in stores July 22th.
Download: Skillz - ‘So Far, So Good ft. Common [...]

 

Reflection Eternal Reunite, Perform ‘The Blast’ In NYC… (Video)

So last Thursday Reflection Eternal for real reunited in the basement of New York City’s Club Rehab, and performed one of my favorite joints from back in the day. ‘The Blast’ definitely reminds me why I have pity on today’s youth, their completely deprived. While we were bumping joints like this back in high-school, their [...]

 

Talib Kweli - ‘Eat to Live’ (Video)

‘Eat to Live’ is definitely one of the many gems Kweli’s 07 “Eardrum” has to offer, and you can also see why he dropped a video for the joint, the message could not be more relevant today. Whether its be malnutrition or the complete absence of it, it is an issue that needs to be [...]

 

Chester French - ‘Fall Back ft. Talib Kweli & Res’

Looks can be deceiving, and at first glance you might assume these cats don’t have it, but let the joint play before you make your assessments. Based out of Los Angeles, the soul/funk duo Chester French were signed to Star Trak/Interscope records in the Spring of 2007 by Pharrell Williams himself. ‘Fall Back’ also isn’t [...]

 

Nas & Mos Def call in to 106 & Park to Express Their Sentiments On The Sean Bell Verdict, Talib Kweli Concurs…

I find it amusing that during times of strive, and blatant injustices such as the Sean Bell verdict, BET allows the “consciousness” rappers to speak and bring forth their assessments. But as soon as the case becomes yesteryears news in a few months, its back to makin’ it rain on these hoes. Regardless Nas, Talib [...]