Talib Kweli - Gutter Rainbows - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

2014 , the sixth studio album from the Hip Hop great. The songs on GRAVITAS reflect a continued determination and drive in Talib Kweli, impressive because of the fact that his previous album, PRISONER OF CONSCIOUS, was released less than six months prior to this album. Includes guest appearances from Brooklyn's own UnderAchievers, who pop up on the Statik Selektah produced InchNew Leaders.Inch the Oh No produced InchArt Imitates LifeInch features classic lyricism from Kweli, Rah Digga and Black Thought from the legendary Roots, and Austin's guitar prodigy Gary Clark Jr.. shows up for InchDemonologyInch. All of this leads up to GRAVITAS final track, InchColors of YouInch, featuring Mike Posner and produced by the late, great J Dilla of Slum Village fame. Considered one of the top tier lyricist of all time and name dropped in songs by everyone from Jay-Z to 2 Chainz, Talib Kweli has defied the odds and remained relevant while never compromising his art, quite a feat in today's music business. Album Tracks 1. Inner Monologue 2. Demonology - Featuring Gary Clark Jr. & Big K.R.I.T 3. State of Grace - Ft. Abby Dobson 4. Violations - Ft. Raekwon 5. Rare Portraits 6. New Leaders - Ft. Underachievers 7. The Wormhole 8. What's Real - Ft. Res 9. Art Imitates Life - Ft. Black Thought, Rah Digga & Albe. Back 10. Lovers Peak 11. Colors of You - Ft. Mike Posner

The Confidence of Knowing by Talib Kweli and J Rawls offers a quintessential hip-hop experience that honors the genre's classic roots. This album marks the duo's first collaboration since Rawls produced InchBrown Skin LadyInch on the influential Mos Def and Talib Kweli are Blackstar album, a hip-hop landmark from 25 years ago. With this , Kweli and Rawls showcase their artistic growth and maturity, blending masterful lyrics with authentic boom-bap beats to take listeners on a journey through hip-hop's soul. Tracks like the introspective InchBreath, Eyes, Memory,Inch the nostalgic InchTurnstyle,Inch and the homage to the Native Tongues in InchNative SonsInch exemplify their dedication to preserving hip-hop's essence. Featuring an impressive lineup of guests-including Jimetta Rose, Blu, DJ Rhettmatic, TriState, Coast Contra, Buckshot, Skyzoo, Planet Asia, Phil Da Agony, IDK, Middle Child, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Diani, Solene, and NIKO IS-the album celebrates the depth and diversity of hip-hop culture. Album Tracks 1. Breath, Eyes, Memory 2. The Confidence of Knowing 3. Native Sons 4. We Outside 5. To the Ghetto 6. Swat 7. Turnstyle 8. Shalamar 9. Pay Homage 10. Love for Life 11. Steve Austin 12. Sing Into the Sky 13. It's Workin 14. One Small Way

Never one to follow a popular trend or path, Brooklyn legend Talib Kweli released a surprise album of rarities, B-Sides and unheard tracks to further his already extensive catalog. With features from Kanye West, Killer Mike, Mos Def, Common and more, the LP is represents an opening of the vaults with an all star lineup. Album Tracks 1. Space (Produced By Dave West) (3 49) 2. 2000 Seasons (Prod. By Hi Tek) (4 13) 3. Bright As the Stars - Black Star (Prod. By Ayatollah) (4 33) 4. Wack Niggaz Feat. Common, Kanye West & Consequence (Prod. By Kanye West) (3 52) 5. Boomerang- Featuring Niko Is, K'valentine & Cory Mo (Prod. By Cory Mo (3 20) 6. Ocean Song Feat. Mela Machinko (Prod. By Rahki) (3 42) 7. 7 30 Feat. Res (Prod. By DJ Quik) (4 06) 8. Fortfied Live Feat. Yasiin Bey (Fka Mos Def) & Mr. Man (Prod. By Hi Tek) (4 36) 9. Tryin to Breathe Feat. Killer Mike (Prod. By Midi Mafia) (3 41) 10. Distractions (Prod. By Oh No) (3 54)