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Talib Kweli

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Talib Kweli

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Who is Talib Kweli

Talib Kweli is an American rapper and songwriter, active since the late 1990s. His vocal work spans conscious hip hop, East Coast rap, and elements of R&B and dancehall, as reflected in his MusicBrainz genre tags. He first gained attention through collaborations with producer Hi-Tek and fellow rapper Mos Def, and his solo discography includes albums such as *Quality* (2002), *The Seven* (2017), and *Liberation 2* (2023). Other releases include *Blacksmith the Movement* (2006), *Get Familiar* (2007), and the compilation *Train of Thought: Lost Lyrics, Rare Releases & Beautiful B-Sides, Vol. 1* (2015). His recorded output also features *Lock S**t Down* (2009) and *Top Kwelity Classics, Volume 1* (2002). Kweli’s profile is documented across major platforms, including Wikipedia, MusicBrainz, Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp, among others. He is primarily a vocalist, with no verified instrumental credits. His work is widely available through streaming and digital retailers, and he maintains an active presence on social media and music services.

Born in 1975 · United States

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The Confidence of Knowing album cover

The Confidence of Knowing

2024

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Lost Lyrics, Rare Releases & Beautiful B-Sides, Vol. 2 album cover

Lost Lyrics, Rare Releases & Beautiful B-Sides, Vol. 2

2024

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Liberation 2 Instrumentals

2023

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Liberation 2 album cover

Liberation 2

2023

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Holy Daze album cover

Holy Daze

2023

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Black Star NYC album cover

Black Star NYC

2021

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