Talib Kweli - Distractions video

Track from Talib Kweli's upcoming album, Prisoner of Conscious, out in 2012 on Blacksmith/EMI. Distractions is produced by Oh No.

The music video is directed by Darryl Phillips, of ICU Media.

Download the MP3 of the song for free

Salute to Hip Hop

The Lox, EPMD, Talib Kweli, Kid Capri, Large Professor N Neek the Exotic, M.O.P., Keith Murray, Nice & Smooth, Rahzel, Brand Nubian, Black Rob, and Black Sheep

Thu, Jun 30, 2011, 8:00 PM, Doors: 7:00 PM
16 & Over
Tickets: $40.00-$45.00
original date was April 13, 2011

Dead Prez & Idle Warship

Idle Warship (Talib Kweli & Res)/ Dead Prez
Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
Thu, 02/10/11 8:00pm
Tickets go on sale Fri, 01/28/11 12:00pm

there was a point in my life where I used to see Dead Prez like two or three times a year, no joke...it's been at least 6-7 years since I've seen them...so this is something to not be missed...plus Idle Warship has some joints too...

Break Science - Further Than Our Eyes Can See

Excited about this one cuz one of the tracks is co-produced by that monster- Gramatik...his joints always be official!! and Talib is on this sooo...grab that! Click here to learn more about the artist...


Released today, Jan. 25, 2011

Tracklist
1. The Alliance (feat Talib Kweli)
2. Move Ya Body (Co-Prod. by Paper Diamond & Gramatik feat B.L.A.M. and Julexa)
3. Zion Station (feat CX)
4. Wisdom of Antiquity
5. High (Redux) - Break Science and Bajah + The Dry Eye Crew (feat Jahdan Blakkamoore)
6. Shanti (feat Falu)

Download here via PLmusic.com

Talib Kweli Cold Rain Music Video Premiere

Talib Kweli

pre-order Gutter Rainbows now via iTunes!!

Paid Dues 2011 Initial Lineup

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stay posted for more artist additions coming January 2011
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Talib Kweli Cold Rain

Talib Kweli is readying his next solo album, 'Gutter Rainbows,' for a January 25th release date through Talibra/3D. The album will be digital-only in North America & available in all formats in the rest of the world. "Cold Rain" is produced by Ski Beatz.

via YT

Quincy Jones Soul Bossa Nostra

Tracklist:
01 Ironside (Feat. Talib Kweli) 03:55
02 Strawberry Letter 23 (Feat. Akon) 03:53
03 Soul Bossa Nostra (Feat. Ludacris, Naturally 7 & Rudy Currence) 04:09
04 Give Me the Night (Feat. Jamie Foxx) 03:45
05 Tomorrow (Feat. John Legend) 04:32
06 You Put A Move on My Heart (Feat. Jennifer Hudson) 05:00
07 Get the Funk Out of My Face (Feat. Snoop Dogg) 03:12
08 Secret Garden (Feat. Usher, Robin Thicke, Tyrese Gibson, LL Cool J, Tevin Campbell) 05:54
09 Betcha Wouldn’t Hurt Me (Feat. Mary J Blige, Q-Tip and Alfredo Rodriguez) 07:06
10 Everything Must Change (Feat. Bebe Winans) 05:24

Download via iTunes

Joell Ortiz - Farewell Summer EP

Tracklist:
01. Intro
02. Murder (Prod. by Statik Selektah)
03. Battle Cry (Prod. by The Audible Doctor)
04. Sing Like Bilal (Remix) (feat. Sheek Louch) (Prod. by DJ Premier)
05. So Wrong (feat. Talib Kweli, Brother Ali & Jean Grae) (Prod. by Frank Dukes)
06. Farewell Summer (Prod. by Don Cannon)

Download the EP here
Alternate link (via Datpiff): here

I love the line up on this track...now this is REAL hip hop, kids...Joell ortiz-so wrong (feat. talib kweli brother ali and jean grae)
Joell ortiz-so wrong (feat. talib kweli brother ali and jean grae) (prod. frank dukes)[1] by realmusic360

via Onsmash

Duck Down Music VS Blacksmith CMJ Showcase

Blacksmith is bringing out: Jean Grae,Pete Rock & Strong Arm Steady

Duck Down Music is bringing out: Boot Camp Clik (Sean Price, Buckshot, Smif N Wessun, Heltah Skeltah),Pharoahe Monch, Skyzoo, Marco Polo with Torae & Ruste Juxx Team Facelift

Music by DJ Evil Dee

This is a general admission, standing event

Le Poisson Rouge, NY
Tue., October 19, 2010 at 10:00 PM
tickets

Talib Kweli

Wednesday June 23, 2010
Doors: 7:30pm
Show: 9pm
Admission: $25 Advance/ $28 Day Of
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Massive Attack on Jimmy Kimmel Live

I just saw Massive Attack perform about a week ago at Terminal 5, which was just amazing (footage coming soon)...but was really happy to see them on Jimmy Kimmel...didn't expect them to be on regular TV, not sure where Grant (Daddy G) was at during this show though...but makes me think maybe things are getting better??
-Distant Relatives on Leno
-Rodrigo and Gabriela on Conan & playing for Obama
-Reflection Eternal with Estelle on the Jimmy Kimmel show,
-Slick Rick, Biz Marky, Doug E. Fresh on the Monique Show

hmmm, we'll see...

Reflection Eternal 2010 tour dates

Tour dates
4/22 Cincinnati, OH/Covington, KY
XAVIER UNIVERSITY/ Madison Theatre
4/24 Grand Rapids, MI The Intersection
4/25 Pontiac MI Crofoot Ballroom
4/27 Chicago, IL HOB
4/29 New York, NY Nokia w/ Lloyd Banks
4/30 New Brunswick, NJ RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
5/2 Long Island NY Crazy Donkey
5/3 Washington DC Black Cat
5/5 Philadelphia, PA The Note
5/10 Kansas City, MO Midland Theatre
5/11 Tulsa, OK Cain's
5/12 Houston, TX Warehouse
5/13 Dallas, TX Granada Theatre
5/15 Boulder, CO Fox Theatre
5/16 Denver, CO Bluebird
5/19 Los Angeles, CA HOB
5/20 Anaheim, CA The Grove
5/21 Phoenix, AZ The Clubhouse
5/22 Tucson, AZ DV8
5/23 Ventura, CA Ventura Theater
5/24 San Francisco, CA Fillmore
5/25 San Diego, CA HOB
5/26 Santa Cruz, CA Catalyst Nightclub
5/28 Portland, OR Aladdin Theatre
5/29 Seattle, WA ShowBox at the Market

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