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VIDEO: Talib Kweli Reflects On Jay-Z’s “Moment Of Clarity”

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Kewli brakes down Jigga Man’s “Moment of Clarity” verse where his name is mentioned and gives his feedback.

Songs lyrics can be hypnotic, poetic, seductive or inscrutable, and we’ve all had moments where we wonder about the meaning of a specific line or a stanza. For our “Dramatic Interpretations” series, Google Play presents some of today’s top artists with a classic song verse, and asks them to give a reading of it as well as present their own interpretation. The results are funny, and offer insight into both the artist and the song. Here Talib Kweli reads a verse from Jay-Z’s “Moment of Clarity”.

VIDEO: Talib Kweli Details Prisoner of Conscious Artwork & CD Booklet

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Talib Kweli gives you a first hand look at his new CD packaging, which includes the lyrics and several illustrations from artists interpreting a ‘Prisoner of Conscious.’

‘Prisoner of Conscious’ is in-stores tomorrow at Best Buy & FYE! It’s also available at your local indie shop.

AUDIO: Marco Polo – G.U.R.U. ft. Talib Kweli & DJ Premier

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artworks-000045830668-jfq07f-t500x500Tomorrow marks the three-year anniversary of the passing of Guru from Gangstarr.  In celebration of his life and out of respect, Marco Polo releases “G.U.R.U.” which features DJ Premier and the other half of Gangstarr, DJ Premier.  The track also serves as a dedication to Guru’s memory and accomplishments in the music game.  “G.U.R.U” is also the first official single from Marco Polo’s upcoming album PA2: The Director’s Cut which will be released to the public on July 2013.  Check out what Marco Polo had to say about the track and Guru below.

“Tomorrow marks the three-year anniversary of the passing of the legendary G.U.R.U. of Gang Starr. I decided to this leak this record one day early to ensure DJ’s and everyone can have it ready for his anniversary and it can be played tomorrow. This is one of the most important records I’ve ever been a part of” states Marco Polo. “Thank you to Talib Kweli and DJ Premier for being a part of this incredible record! We will also be premiering the “G.U.R.U.” video very soon (which is directed by Todd Angkasuwan) so stay tuned. Please help share this record and celebrate the life of an artist who influenced myself and so many others in Hip-Hop and music period! R.I.P. Keith Edward Elam aka G.U.R.U. (Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)!”

ARTWORK: Talib Kweli – Prisoner of Conscious | Track List

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KweliTalib Kweli releases his new cover artwork for his fifth studio album Prison of Conscious.  The project is set to be released on May 7th and will have some features to look out for include Kendrick Lamar, Curren$y, Melanie Fiona, and Miguel.  Not to be forgotten, heavy hitters like J.Cole, Harry Fraud, and RZA will be featured on the album on the production end.  Check out the official track list below.

1. Intro
2. Human Mic
3. Turnt Up
4. Come Here (feat. Miguel)
5. High Life (feat. Rubix and Bajah)
6. Ready Set Go (feat. Melanie Fiona)
7. Hold It Now
8. Push Thru (feat. Curren$y, Kendrick Lamar and Glen “Grey” Reynolds)
9. Hamster Wheel
10. Delicate Flowers
11. Rocketships (feat. Busta Rhymes)
12. Before He Walked (feat. Nelly and Abby Dobson)
13. Upper Echelon
14. Favela Love (feat. Seu Jorge)
15. Only Gets Better (feat. Marsha Ambrosius)

VIDEO: Talib Kweli Talks Hottest MC List, New Album, J Dilla, + More

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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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