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Talib Kweli

Talib Kweli Greene (; born October 3, 1975) is an American rapper. He earned recognition through his collaboration with fellow Brooklyn rapper Mos Def in 1997, when they formed the group Black Star. Kweli's musical career continued with solo success including collaborations with producers and rappers Kanye West, Just Blaze, and Pharrell Williams. In 2011, Kweli founded his own record label, Javotti Media.

Albums

2002 Quality
2002 Freestyle Exclusives
2004 The Beautiful Struggle
2005 Right About Now: The Official Sucka Free Mix CD
2007 Eardrum
2011 Gutter Rainbows
2013 Prisoner of Conscious
2014 Gravitas
2015 Fuck the Money
2017 Radio Silence
2021 Black Star NYC
2023 Holy Daze
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GALLERY: The Roots & Talib Kweli @ Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
The highlights from The Roots & Talib Kweli's New Year's Day show at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne.
Features / Music
Listen: Winston Surfshirt - Maybe I'm In Love feat. Talib Kweli
Aussie indie-pop faves team up with legendary New York MC on addictive new single.
Features / Music
Meet: Inkswel - Let it Grow feat. Talib Kweli, Baba Israel & Erin Buku
Get to know Adelaide producer/DJ don Inkswel and his new project The Snaglepuss, working with Talib Kweli and more.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Common, Talib Kweli
"The Corner stood out, with the Oscar winner (!) shouting out to all acolytes of hip hop, be it from Chi Town or Dubbo."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Common, Talib Kweli
"Common is a delightfully energetic character, lighting up the room with the physicality of his performance."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Common, Talib Kweli, Charlie Bucket
"Common had the crowd eating out of his hand, mixing poetry, spoken word, singing and rhymes."
News / Music
Talib Kweli To Play A Show At The Belleville
Hip hop legend getting up close and personal.
News / Music
Common Adds Perth Show To Australian Tour
One-off chance to catch hip hop legend Common in Perth at Metro City with special guest Talib Kweli.
News / Music
Soulfest Promoter Returns With New Company For Common Aussie Tour
Set for this May.
News / Music
Rapper Blasts Gene Simmons' 'Rap Will Die' Comments: 'KISS Ain't Rock - It's Marketing'
"Do better Gene."
Features / Music
Listen: Griz - For The Love feat. Talib Kweli (Big Wild Remix)
Another spectacular release by Californian producer Big Wild..
Features / Music
Talib Kweli Argues With CNN In Ferguson
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