{"title":"Talib Kweli","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTalib Kweli is an American hip hop recording artist, entrepreneur, and social activist. Born on October 3, 1975, he gained recognition through his collaboration with fellow Brooklyn rapper Mos Def in the group Black Star. In 2011, Kweli founded his own record label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a career spanning decades, Talib Kweli has established himself as a prominent figure in the music industry. His lyrical prowess and thought-provoking content have earned him a loyal fan base worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond his musical endeavors, Kweli is also known for his activism and dedication to social causes. He uses his platform to raise awareness about important issues and inspire positive change.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"liberation-2-2","title":"Liberation 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eLyrically gifted, socially aware, and politically insightful, Talib Kweli is one of the most influential hip-hop artists of the last 25 years. His early collaborative albums with Mos Def and Hi-Tek were among the most important releases in the genesis of modern rap, forging a future for thought-provoking lyricism and raw soundscapes at a moment when mass commercialization threatened the soul of the genre. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow more than two decades into a thrilling solo career, Kweli has evolved creatively while maintaining his artistic integrity, working with top talent across the musical spectrum in the process. Known for classic collaborative albums with artists like J Dilla, MF DOOM, and Freddie Gibbs, widely celebrated producer Madlib is a sampling savant who has crafted beats for the likes of Erykah Badu, Anderson .Paak, Tyler The Creator, Logic, De La Soul, and many more. After releasing a groundbreaking collaborative project back in 2006, Madlib and Talib Kweli are reuniting for the highly-anticipated follow-up \u003ci\u003eLiberation 2\u003c\/i\u003e. Expansive in concept, the album is a vivid exploration of revolution, love, pan-Africanism, music, spirituality, and more, with Madlib’s jazz-inflected instrumentals providing the perfect soundtrack. “The materialism and debauchery that is stereotypically associated with hip hop has lost some of its luster,” Kweli explains. ìNever has there been a better time for such honest, message driven music that pays tribute to the sounds that came before us.” A global call for unity through space and time, \u003ci\u003eLiberation 2\u003c\/i\u003e features appearances by Q-Tip, Westside Gunn, Roc Marciano, Roy Ayers, Goapele, Wildchild, Pink Siifu, and more, plus a posthumous verse by Mac Miller. Not on traditional digital outlets, the album is now available in physical form for the first time ever. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature Sounds","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50393925058891,"sku":"2051340","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50393927778635,"sku":"2051342","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/TALIB_KWELI_MADLIB_Liberation_2_CD_LP_a70998a5_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726429044"},{"product_id":"indie-500","title":"Indie 500","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo of Hip Hop's most cherished icons, Talib Kweli and 9th Wonder have come together to create what undoubtedly will go down as an instantly classic album. 'Indie 500' features an All Star supporting cast, including Problem, Slug (of Atmosphere), Rapsody, Pharaoh Monch, Brother Ali, Hi-Tek, NIKO IS and more. After exploding on to the scene as one half of the legendary Black Star alongside Mos Def in 1998, Talib Kweli quickly followed up in 2000 with the album Train of Thought, his collaborative effort with producer Hi-Tek. As fans,critics and his peers unanimously agreed, Kweli was cemented as one of hip hop's top lyricists and continued to release one acclaimed album after another - garnering direct praise from Jay-Z on his song \"Moment of Clarity\" from Jay-Z's classic The Black Album. Meanwhile as the early 2000's progressed, a new trio was bursting on the scene from North Carolina known as Little Brother. Behind the boards of this trio was producer 9th Wonder, who very quickly established himself as one of hip hop's best producers. As their 2003 album The Listening reached a fever pitch, 9th Wonder's buzz became so hot he claimed a highly coveted production spot as well on Jay-Z's The Black Album. Through the years both Talib Kweli and 9th Wonder have gone on to work with a staggering list of hip hop royalty. However both of their respective works outside of the recording booth have become prominent pieces of their stories as well. 9th Wonder has established himself as Hip Hop's top educator, working as a professor at Harvard, Duke and North Carolina Central University, while Talib Kweli has become one of Hip Hop's most vocal and respected voices, who appears regularly on news outlets such as CNN and programs like HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher. A collaboration between Kweli and 9th almost seemed to make perfect sense, but 'Indie 500' represents even more to the artists. \"I've always been a fan of collectives, like Native Tongues and the Dungeon Family,\" explains Kweli. 'Indie 500' is a tribute to the spirit of unity exemplified by some of great hip hop artists that influenced us.\" Collectives are nothing new to the two, who have both successfully run their own labels in Blacksmith, Javotti (Kweli) and Jamla (9th Wonder), helping to break a number of popular artists over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50443437769035,"sku":"394678","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/95e1b0d6-f830-47e6-bd13-7ba7a5b5fdb8_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727014540"},{"product_id":"gotham","title":"Gotham","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Album is dedicated to the City of Dreams. The Capital of the World. The Big Apple. 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Tracks like the introspective “Breath, Eyes, Memory,” the nostalgic “Turnstyle,” and the homage to the Native Tongues in “Native Sons” exemplify their dedication to preserving hip-hop’s essence. Featuring an impressive lineup of guests—including Jimetta Rose, Blu, DJ Rhettmatic, TriState, Coast Contra, Buckshot, Skyzoo, Planet Asia, Phil Da Agony, IDK, Middle Child, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Diani, Solene, and NIKO IS—the album celebrates the depth and diversity of hiphop culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Javotti Media","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50812425666891,"sku":"2232182","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/The_Confidence_Of_Knowing_1d606a1c_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1734200935"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_eb7fec36_thumbnail_4096_65b224d8-e3b8-4202-8cf4-c7fc054cf871.jpg?v=1726429011","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/talib-kweli.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}