Talib Kweli

Editor's Review:

Talib Kweli may very well be New York hip-hop's best kept secret. Sure, he gained recognition with Mos Def on the Black Star record, but it was Mos who blew up after that, while Talib concentrated on this, his first mostly solo venture. Train of thought - featuring Kweli's partner Hi Tek, a DJ and rapper whose cred is a strong as his talent - is greatly representative of Kweli's smooth vocal style and laid back, passively powerful delivery. Hi Tek, aside from contributing several tight raps, lays down the majority of these sick beats, and sets a tone that Kweli accents with his positive raps.

- Max Sidman


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Record Label Rawkus Released April 2001

Tracks 1. Experience Dedication 2. Move Somethin' 3. Some Kind of Wonderful 4. The Blast 5. This Means You 6. Too Late 7. Memories Live 8. Africa Dream 9. Down For the Count 10. Name of the Game 11. Ghetto Afterlife 12. On My Way 13. Love Language 14. Love Speakeasy 15. Soul Rebels 16. Eternalists 17. Big Nel from Da Natti 18. Touch You 19. Good Mourning 20. Expansion Outro