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Video: Talib Kweli talks Kendrick Lamar, Dilla, New Album, MTV’s Hottest MC List, & More With HardKnock TV

11 years ago view-show 540,837

Talib Kweli talks to Hard Knock Tv’s Nick Huff Barili after his performance at the Samsung Galaxy Sound Stage during the SXSW 2013 festival. The interview starts off with Kweli reminiscing about how he was inspired by Doug E Fresh growing up. As topics switch, Kweli talks about why he chose to name his up coming album Prisoner of Conscious and shares what we can expect from it. Talib goes on to share his opinion on MTV’s Hottest MC In The Game list, saying that its a popularity contest and that if the list was Best MC in the Game then his name should be on there. Before we let him go, the BK MC shares a J Dilla memory, whom he shouted out during his performance.

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Video: Talib Kweli & 9th Wonder – “Which Side Are You On” feat. Tef Poe & Kendra Ross

8 years ago view-show 552,222
Last month, 9th Wonder and Talib Kweli -- under the pseudonym Indie 500 -- were graciously joined by West Coasters Problem and Bad Lucc. Today, they're sharing the powerful visuals from their latest track, ''Which Side Are You On'', featuring another pair of guests in Tef Poe and Kendra Ross. Furthermore, Kweli revealed the concept behind ''Which Side Are You On'', as well as it's moving video. Kweli says the song ''pays homage to those murdered by the police over the past year and those who have taken a stand'' and that the video -- which contains footage from the Ferguson Rocks and Ferguson Is Everywhere fundraiser -- features Tom Morello, Bun B, Common, Outernational, Cornel West, Pharoahe Monch, Jasiri X, M-1 of dead prez and K'Valentine all of whom ''participated in the August concerts''. You may hit the play button on ''Which Side Are You On'' after the jump.
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New Music: 9th Wonder & Talib Kweli – “Pay Ya Dues” feat. Problem & Bad Lucc

9 years ago view-show 522,027
Super-producer 9th Wonder and all-around stand-up emcee Talib Kweli, better known as Indie 500, are finally sharing the first offering from their collaborative project in "Pay Ya Dues," which features a pair of West Coast rappers, Problem and Bad Lucc. No word as to when their highly-anticipated debut project will drop, but alls we know is "Pay Ya Dues" is the jam and the production, handled by The Soul Council's Eric G, is dope as hell. Go ahead and peep "Pay Ya Dues" after the jump.
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New Music: Talib Kweli – “F**k the Money”

9 years ago view-show 511,335
Talib Kweli is looking to get your weekend started right with a new jam. The track, entitled "F**k the Money," arrives just as Talib announced the forthcoming release of an album of the same name. Talib also clarified that the album could drop at any given time -- even today. Looks like Talib is getting in on the surprise release hype! In addition, he's stated that if you head over to the site http://kweliclub.com/ and sign up, you may be receiving the new album for free. And if you're feeling the title track I don't see why you wouldn't just sign up -- new Talib is good Talib. Check out "F**k the Money" after the jump.
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New Music: Talib Kweli – “Lord of the Light”

9 years ago view-show 475,596
HBO's series Game of Thrones is huge. Hip-hop is huge. I suppose it only makes sense that the two powerhouse cultures join forces eventually. And join forces is what HBO is offering with the second installment of their Catch the Throne mixtape series. The first track they're sharing is Talib Kweli's "Lord of the Light" which you may listen after the jump.