Kweli steps up to the mic on 106 & Park’s The Backroom.

Kweli steps up to the mic on 106 & Park’s The Backroom.
Sitting down with Life + Times, Talib speaks on his new cut off Prisoner of Conscious (which is out now) as well as his vintage, Kanye West-produced classic from his debut solo album Quality.
The trio take over Statik Selektah’s ShowOff radio show on Shade 45 with a freestyle over A$AP Rocky’s “1 Train.”
Talib joined Power 105.1′s The Breakfast Club to talk about his new LP, Prisoner of Conscious, the record industry, Rick Ross’ date-rape lyrics, radio play, DJ’ing, up-and-coming MC’s, and more.
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While with Sway this week Talib discusses the recent messes Wayne and Ricky dealt with, actually feeling that the two should have apologized sooner so that they can continue “getting their money” (which is exactly how I feel).
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Kweli also speaks on the “piggy-back” technique artists have been using for years as well.
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The Brooklyn emcee hit the Hot97 offices to kick some bars for Funkmaster Flex over Mobb Deep’s “Quiet Storm” instrumental.
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Jay-Z’s Kweli shout-out on “Moment Of Clarity” has been much-revered and talked about for years, and as a part of Google Play’s viral series Talib provides his own interpretation of that verse. Talib’s Prisoner of Conscious dropped today at long last; head to iTunes to grab a copy.
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Before Talib Kweli’s new album Prisoner of Conscious hits shelves (and iTunes) tomorrow, Billboard gives us chance to listen to the entire thing. Features include Miguel, Kendrick Lamar, Curren$y, Melanie Fiona, Busta Rhymes, Ryan Leslie, Marsha Ambrosius and more. Check it out below. UPDATE: Talib also gives us a look at the 18-page booklet after the jump as well.
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Talib Kweli joins fellow Brooklynite for track-14 off his latest project, The Maestro (which you can stream/download after the jump).
Talib Kweli releases a new freestyle over Drake’s “5 AM In Brooklyn”. His upcoming album Prisoner Of Conscious drops May 7th. S/O Ddot.
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