Talib Kweli News

Never one to side step in anything he turns his hand to, it is understandable why we have waited 10 years for Hi-Tek and lyrical partner Talib Kweli to bestow another gem upon us.

"It's soul, man!" pronounces Gilles Peterson, his face lighting up as he takes a sip into his chilled mojito.

" Unexpected Guests ," a collection of rare tracks from critically acclaimed hip-hop artist MF DOOM, features guests spots by Masta Killa and Talib Kweli, among others.

If skills sold, Talib Kweli would have been one of the most commercially successful rappers of his time.

Brooklyn, NY November 19, 2009 3 Female acts/singers/songwriters came together to "show and prove" their skills at last month's Show and Prove "Something for the Ladies" Showcase.

The warship is no longer idle! Idle Warship, starring hip-hop icon Talib Kweli, will be performing live on November 28th.

This transcultural beauty is turning heads in the music industry with her social views mixed with melodic tunes.

Washington, D.C., rapper Wale has recently been taken under the wing of some of hip-hop's greats, performing with the likes of Jay-Z, Kanye West and Talib Kweli.

DOWNLOAD: Idle Warship - Party Robot Talib Kweli and his Blacksmith Music imprint are scheduled to celebrate the holidays the right way, with two turntables and a microphone! "The Night Before The Night Before Christmas" at Highline Ballroom on 12/23 will feature Jean Grae , Strong Arm Steady , and Soul Brother #1 Pete Rock .

Charlemagne a ' Carl Johns brought all the sensibilities of indie rock to Madison music, first through NoahJohn, then through Charlemagne.

"Whoa, Mos Def is coming to Nocturnum?" I imagine quite a few Humboldtians were pleasantly surprised by the news while at the same time wondering why they hadn't been alerted sooner.

Talib Kweli spent a night in Columbus last spring to work on a new track at Clintonville's Central City Recording.

Performances By Reflection Eternal, Rock Steady Crew and National Double Dutch League-- New York, NY November 4, 2009 /PRNewswire/ - The world's most important b-boy battle, Red Bull BC One, is coming home to the birthplace of hip-hop--NYC. The b-boys have been announced, the judges have been chosen, the emcee locked down and the announcement of ...

With the advent of ringtone rap and hip-hop singles that all sound alike, it is a pleasure to hear some heavy MCs spitting over beats that are more late '90s than late aughts.

The compilation lists all-original tracks from the Grammy Award winning brothers with exclusive guest spots from heavy hitters Slim Thug, Bun B, Talib Kweli, Tum Tum and more.

Stones Throw's Dam-Funk will be headlining a free show tonight at Brooklyn Bowl presented by Fader to celebrate his new record and appearance on the cover of the mag.

Swollen Members have developed quite a North American following over the last 10 years.

From celebrations of Judy Garland and the earliest form of phonograph records to performances from notable locals and national acts, it's a busy week for live-music events.

There's also Fashawn, Melt Banana and the Philharmonic. Cookin' up laughs Fresno rapper Fashawn's CD earns broad praise Fresno rapper Fashawn's CD earns broad praise For much of the past year, Fresno rapper Fashawn has been building the resume of an emerging hip-hop star.

The images and lyrics of popular hip-hop artists emerged on a projector screen at Tillie Lewis Theater at San Joaquin Delta College.