Ralph McDaniels captures the making of Kweli & Hi-Tek's excellent 2000 debut with live concert footage, a look inside the studio and words from the album's participants. Featuring Truguoy of De La Soul, Mos Def and others.
Maurice Brown's "The Mood" due out March 10 2017 (Mobetta Music/Ropeadope), Brown has released his latest single “Destination Hope,” featuring singer Chris Turner and spoken word poet J. IVY. It’s a jazzy, soul-infused number with straight hip-hop beats that will keep your head swaying even after the track ends.
“Destination Hope represents a place of encouragement & inclusion in place of resentment & division, a place where there is no racism or discrimination. A place where people have respect for one another, their communities and the environment. It’s very easy to get caught up in the negativity & that leads to hopelessness. In these trying times, I sought to create a mood that would uplift people and give them a sense of hope. The destination is in the journey to get there; to actively & compassionately stand up for something better for ourselves & future generations is to cultivate hope.” - Maurice Brown
Maurice Brown -- Trumpet / Vocals
Kris Bowers -- Piano / Keyboards
Solomon Dorsey -- Bass
Joe Blaxx -- Drums
Josh Connolly -- Guitar (tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Chelsea Baratz -- Tenor Sax & Vocals (tracks 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10)
Derek Douget -- Tenor Sax (tracks 2, 9)
Weedie Braimah -- Percussion (tracks 5, 8)
Saunders Sermons -- Trombone (track 3)
Talib Kweli -- Vocals (track 4)
Chris Turner -- Vocals (track 10)
J. Ivy -- Spoken Word (track 10)
Produced by Maurice Brown | Mixed by QMillion
Recorded at The Parlor Recording Studio, New Orleans, LA
Mastered by Dave Kutch at The Mastering Palace
Engineered by Matt Grondin & Nick Guttmann
Album Photos: Zach Gross | Layout : Andy Hunter
The vibe is serious and intense as Kool G Rap, Lord Jamar & Talib Kweli describe the drama of life behind bars against the production of Dr. G. From the street blocks to the C-blocks, "Industrial Prison Complex" ventures into the darkness of the urban struggle as only Hip Hop can as 3 talented veteran wordsmiths unite.
Kool G Rap, Lord Jamer And Talib Kweli - OZ Theme (Official remix 2015) Being re flipped by Dr G from the UK for his new Album Bluntz & B Sides Dropping December 2015 . Original version done by Domingo on Oz 2000 Soundtrack of the HBO television show OZ.
Ain't no competition when 3 of the best MCs of the new millennium unite to bless the microphone. Khyrisis, Kweli, eLZhi and Phonte deliver Hip Hop one time for your mind in a display of beats and rhymes which upholds a high standard of competition and replay value.
"When it comes to Hip-Hop producers, it's safe to say that M-Phazes is Australia's biggest export to date, having produced countless works for some of the biggest names in international Hip-Hop. That signature M-Phazes sound has landed on albums over the globe including Korea, Czec Republic, Spain, America, UK, Japan and South Africa.
M-Phazes is proud to release a compilation album featuring some of his all-time favourite collaborations from his back catalogue: "The Works" With over 300+ released songs to his name, "The Works" is comprised of 12 stand out songs from artists such as Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch ft. Jill Scott, Slaughterhouse, BIG K.R.I.T., Blu, Heltah Skeltah and CL Smooth. "The Works" showcases M-Phazes' ability to output a diverse range of sounds from soulful keys to harcore drums to triumphant horns, every base gets covered by the Australian beatsmith.
"You Don't Wanna ft. Jehst & Micall Parknsun" is the only 100% exclusive track featured on "The Works" and was recorded in 2007 when Jehst & Micall were touring Australia. Complete with a chopped piano loop, heavy bassline and smacking drums, Jehst & Micall showcase their phenomenal skills as wordsmiths over that classic M-Phazes signature sound! In 2010 M-Phazes released his Aria award winning album "Good Gracious" featuring an all-star lineup of Australian Hip-Hop artists. Now in 2013, M-Phazes is releasing his next installment of compilation albums but this time it features an all-star lineup of international Hip-Hop artists only. "
- Review by Soul Clap Records where the album is now available.
Tracklist:
01 - JEAN GRAE - U&ME&EVERYONE WE KNOW
02 - CL SMOOTH FT SKYZOO - PERFECT TIMING
03 - HELTAH SKELTAH FT SMIF N WESSUN - W.M.D.
04 - RAH DIGGA FT FASHAWN & REKS - NEVER BACK DOWN
05 - SLAUGHTERHOUSE FT DRES - BACK ON THE SCENE
06 - OZAY MOORE (FORMERLY OTHELLO) - LETS JUST
07 - TALIB KWELI - GUTTER RAINBOWS
08 - PHAROAHE MONCH FT JILL SCOTT - STILL STANDING
09 - MUNESHINE - GLOBETROTTERS
10 - JEHST & MICALL PARKNSUN - YOU DONT WANNA
11 - BLU FT MELA MACHINKO - KISS THE SKY
12 - BIG K.R.I.T., TALIB KWELI, OUTASIGHT & MELA MACHINKO - BEAUTIFUL
Talib Kweli uses his art of lyricism to leave you with vivid images and thoughts about aspects of life that weigh heavy on the minds of the average adult. With the heavenly sound and boom-bap of Apollo Brown, this track thumps and provokes deep thought for a memorable listen.
DJBooth.net presents the world premiere of the first of three exclusive remixes off the project, courtesy of Mello Music Group‘s Apollo Brown.
Brooklyn's own Talib Kweli takes time out to share the deep insight he carries in his music about Hip Hop and society in the form of a college lecture, live at St. John's University New York. If you're already familiar with Kweli's intellectual and determined approach to spreading truth and social awareness in the form of music, you already know this lecture is one to witness.
This German producer provides quality sounds of Hip Hop in collaborating with the emerging and established of the underground to spit over his inventive ideas of progressive boom-bap. Shuko's Foundation Vol. 2 mixed by Snowgooons and hosted by DJ Green Lantern features Talib Kweli, Vinnie Paz, Heltah Skeltah, Keith Murray, Canibus, Ill Bill, The Clipse, Ras Kass, Avius, Doujah Raze and more. Whatever composition comes from Shuko's drum machine it is bound to be something to move you and pack a strong dose of emotion, in addition to being a good fit for the MC who chooses to use his music.
Download - Shuko - The Foundation Vol. 2
Check out the nice sunlit stage footage of Talib Kweli performing @ Red Hook Park Summer Stage in Brooklyn 6.21.11. His band is Yuki on Keys, Brian Cockerham on Bass, DJ SpinTelect and Daru Jones killing it on the drums as always. If you've got good summerstage music performances going on near you, definitely be there because the outdoor summer music experience can leave you with memories to last you for years.
Two great minds meet at The World Famous Wake Up Show to speak about music, consciousness, self-expression and Hip Hop in 2001 during a period where each were on the brink off dropping some serious heat for our eardrums. If you remember this period, it was just before Mos Def & Kweli were about to drop their debut album on Rawkus and RZA already had his 2nd solo LP out "Digital Bullet". Even for those of us who know the Blackstar and Bobby Digital albums from front to back, it is interesting to hear the two artists analyze and compliment each others direction of music making.
Part 2 of this episode features a freestyle session with RZA's groups The Black Knights, Northstar, and the West Coast's E-Rule.
Talib Kweli runs through a set of some of his best songs for the Miami audience of SXSW with 9th Wonder assisting on the wheels. I look forward to this duo recording songs together.
This is a snippet of Blackstar's highly anticipated return, presented by DJ Underdog, Mos Def sounds sharp as ever with his style of socially conscious lyrical content, punchlines and wordplay. Lol at the Jamaican talking at the beginning..
This has got to be one of the livest songs off their LP "Train Of Thought" and perfect for the stage, Talib Kweli performs his verse for dolo. It would be a real treat to see the original trio of Kweli, Xzibit and Rah Diga performing the whole song in it's entirety, I look forward to seeing that live one day.
Discover the meaning of life through music with the Soulshine EP, a meeting of talented minds who not only drop impressive verses in the form of Hip Hop, but help us understand the value of perseverance through the everyday journeys of life. The combination of soulful musical vibes and memorable messages make this EP an experience which uplifts the spirits, a listening experience which will hopefully open the doors of your mind to a new light and potential of your own life.
Inspiration, hope and experience are some of the greatest aspects of Hip Hop we can hand down to each other through music and community, the Soulution EP is a modern example of bringing these qualities into one memorable listen.
02. I Been (Feat. Rhema Soul)
03. The Whole World Remix (Feat. Anonymous)
04. Moodswing (Feat. Asheru & Talib Kweli)
05. Yao Ming (Feat. Project Move)
06. Shine Through (Feat. Supastition)
The Soulshine EP contains songs which are not featured on Soulution's full length album "Shine Through" (released Jan. 15 2010)
Purchase the Soulshine EP here at hhv.de or the Soul Shine single at Amazon.com
Talib Kweli lets the sound engineers have it at The Roundhouse Club in United Kingdom, to end off a performance of "Get By" on a harsh note. If I were up there performing and get cut off for no apparent reason at the end of a show I'd probably feel the same.
Hear the outcry of voices from within the American inner-city struggle on "Allright" by Stat Quo featuring Talib Kweli, produced by Symbolic One. This song tells it like it is from 2 people who look for greater hope within the struggle as reporters of ghetto life. This song is from Stat Quo's album "Statlanta"
released July 13th on Aftermath.The piano arrangements on this song are next-level and really drive the emotion of this song. I know S1 collaborates with a pianist by the name of Caleb, I assume it's him who played the beautiful keys you hear on this one.
I'm happy to see these guys stick to their guns and provide a strong dose of reality in song, this type of content has always been very beneficial to me as a hip hop listener from day one.
Listen to snippets of the new album "Statlanta" at Amazon.com
Track listing
No. Title Producer(s) Length
1. "The Beginning" Needlz, Infinity* 3:13
2. "Welcome Back" (featuring Marsha Ambrosius) Syience 4:39
3. "Ghetto U.S.A." (featuring Antonio McLendon) Sha Money XL 3:22
4. "Dedicated" Dr. Dre, Mark Batson* 3:33
5. "Success (Back to U)" Phonix 3:37
6. "Catch Me" Boi-1da 3:38
7. "Cry" (featuring Brevi) Stat Quo 3:40
8. "Space Ship" (featuring Esthero) The Royal Court 3:42
9. "Lie to You" (featuring Raheem DeVaughn & Devin the Dude) Ski Beatz 4:14
10. "Alright" (featuring Talib Kweli) S1 5:02
11. "What I Like" Stat Quo, LouisKeyz* 3:40
12. "Penthouse Condo" Dr. Dre 3:47
I know it's about a year old since this was offically released, but I wanted to have it here at my blog anyway.
This audio from the Red Bull Music Academy is a discussion between Pete Rock, Ms. Yancey and Talib Kweli remembering the life of Jay Dee. It's an in depth, loving exchange of thoughts between 3 people who looked at him as a friend and family, spoken before a studio audience in between playing some of Jay's best production work. The songs you'll here in this retrospective aren't all the most common one's you expect (Runnin', Stakes Is High, Players) they went out of their way to provide gems he produced and rhymed on that you might have to dig for.
The fact that one person could bring out this level of positivity and influence in other people is great to witness, one reason why Jay Dee's presence will continue to be felt, May he rest in peace.
Thank You Jay Dee Act 4, Mixed by J.Rocc March 03, 2009: Download free from Stones Throw Records
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