MIKE POSNER & TALIB KWELILEGACY
Directed by Logan Meis
Legacy is a reflective collaboration between Mike Posner and Talib Kweli, released on October 2, 2019. The track delves into themes of purpose, resilience, and…
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East coast hip-hop artist from Brooklyn (born 1975). Talib Kweli makes music in the east coast hip-hop and alternative hip-hop genres. Talib Kweli is currently on tour, with upcoming dates in Reno and Cincinnati.
21 Upcoming Talib Kweli Shows
4 Talib Kweli Music Videos from 1998–2019
Directed by Logan Meis
Legacy is a reflective collaboration between Mike Posner and Talib Kweli, released on October 2, 2019. The track delves into themes of purpose, resilience, and…
Directed by Carlos Creazzola
Crossfire Pt. II is a powerful collaboration between American electronic artist Stephen, renowned rapper Talib Kweli, and producer KillaGraham. Released on December 7, 2015, as…
Definition is a standout track from Black Star's influential 1998 album *Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star*. The song pays tribute to fallen…
Respiration, released as the second single from Black Star's 1998 debut album *Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star*, features a poignant exploration of…
Born 1975 · Brooklyn · East Coast hip-hop, alternative hip-hop · Rawkus Records
Talib Kweli Greene ( ta-LIHB kwa-LEE; born October 3, 1975) is an American rapper. He is one half of the hip-hop duo Black Star, which he formed in 1997 with fellow Brooklyn rapper Mos Def. Their 1998 single, "Definition", entered the Billboard Hot 100 and preceded their eponymous debut album (1998), which entered the Billboard 200. The duo then began pursuing solo careers, although one further Black Star album — No Fear of Time (2022) — was released thereafter. In 2011, Kweli founded his own record label, Javotti Media. via Wikipedia
Talib Kweli’s studio albums / EPs · 19
Everything you need to know about Talib Kweli
Talib Kweli was born in 1975.
Talib Kweli is from Brooklyn.
Talib Kweli’s music spans east coast hip-hop and alternative hip-hop.
Talib Kweli is signed to Rawkus Records.
Talib Kweli has released 19 studio albums, from Freestyle Exclusives (2002) to The Confidence of Knowing (2024).
Talib Kweli’s most recent studio album is The Confidence of Knowing, released in 2024.
Talib Kweli’s most-watched music videos on AltSounds are “Respiration (feat. Common)”, “Definition”, “Crossfire Pt. II (feat. Talib Kweli & KillaGraham)” and “LEGACY”.
Talib Kweli’s most-viewed music video on AltSounds is “Respiration (feat. Common)” (1998), with 23.3 million views. Respiration, released as the second single from Black Star's 1998 debut album *Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star*, features a poignant exploration of urban life. The track, produced by Hi-Tek, includes a guest verse from Common and guitar by DeChown Jenkins.
Talib Kweli is a member of Black Star.
You can listen to Talib Kweli on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and SoundCloud, and watch their music videos right here on AltSounds.