Previous entries: 21-25 26-30 31-35 36-40 20. Talib Kweli Representing: Brooklyn Talib Kweli’s albums are a textbook example of a brilliant songwriter living or dying by his production. While his skills are practically unassailable, his music is capable of being completely brilliant or completely boring, depending on his beat selection. It’s an affliction that’s affected more artists in the upper echelon of this list than you might think. Despite the occasional beat-related mishaps, it’s hard to say anything bad about Kweli from a mic […]
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New Release Report 1/25/11: Kwelity??
The grain of new releases this week is the best it’s been so far in 2011, but that’s not saying a hell of a lot. We’re still a month or so away from an A-list superstar release, and while you don’t have to be an A-list artist to make a good release (actually, most people would argue the opposite), you still have to bring money in to succeed at business, right? No album so far this year has sold more […]
The Viewfinder: “I’m On One” by Talib Kweli
You’ve got to forgive me for jumping on and off Team Kweli (well, you don’t have to forgive me. It is what it is.) I respect the guy for being an absolutely ill emcee, although the inconsistent quality of his recorded work can be incredibly frustrating. With hip-hop, it seems that artists live and die by the quality of their production. And not to say that you have to have big-name production to make a great record, either. So, Kweli’s […]
Hear Here!: “Cold Rain” by Talib Kweli
Check out Talib Kweli’s new song, “Cold Rain”. It’s the first release from his upcoming album “Gutter Rainbows”.
Spin Cycle: Quincy Jones “Soul Bossa Nostra”
The fact that “Soul Bossa Nostra” even exists is a bit confusing to me. Like, did this album need to be made? After all-it basically amounts to a huge slap on the back for Quincy Jones. Not to say he doesn’t deserve props-the man was at the top of his game for the better part of forty years and is an integral part of music history, let alone black music history. But I question the wisdom of letting a who’s […]
New Week, New Kanye Song: “Chain Heavy”
Another week and a half, and Kanye’s new album is out. That hasn’t deterred him from releasing new G.O.O.D. Friday songs, though. Even while feuding with NBC and Matt Lauer (and using up a great deal of the goodwill I’ve accumulated towards him by acting like a beeyotch), he’s been in the studio. The latest effort is “Chain Heavy”, a song that (at least when you look at the title) sounds kinda Gucci Mane-ish? Or maybe Soulja Boy-esque? Thankfully, neither […]
Reflection Eternal’s “Revolutions Per Minute”: Worth the Wait?
Guess what, folks? I’m also now writing for Eat Sleep Drink Music. My first review is of the long-awaited album by Reflection Eternal (AKA Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek) called “Revolutions Per Minute”. Make sure you check out my review here !
New Release Report 5/18/10: Feast or Famine
After a couple of weeks with barely anything to recommend, there’s a veritable cornucopia of quality new music in stores today. These releases cut across all genres, and as appreciative as I am to have good music, I’ve gotta ask: CAN Y’ALL SPREAD THIS SHIT OUT SO I DON’T FEEL GUILTY ABOUT DROPPING SIXTY BUCKS ON NEW MUSIC IN ONE DAY???? DAMN! Just saying… Anyway, these records come 100% Blerd Approved. If you don’t like ’em, maybe there’s something wrong […]
G.O.O.D. for the Soul: Common, Kweli & Consequence
Spring is officially in the air (although the first official day of the season is still a couple days away), and you can feel a good vibe in the air, especially after a horrid winter like we’ve had up here in New England. Continuing in that feel-good kinda vibe, I present you with the latest track from three of my all-time favorite emcees. Featured on the latest Clinton Sparks mixtape: Queens MC Consequence joins forces with Brooklyn’s Talib Kweli and […]