Talib Kweli

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Born 3 October 1975.

Talib Kweli

Biography

Talib Kweli Greene (October 3, 1975) is an American rapper who performs under the name Talib Kweli. His first name, Talib (طالب), in Arabic means "student" or "seeker"; his middle name in Swahili means "true". Kweli gained prominent recognition through Black Star, a collaboration with fellow MC Mos Def.

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Labels

  • Founded Blacksmith Music

BBC Reviews

  1. Gutter Rainbows 2011

    Review of Gutter Rainbows

    Reviewed by Lewis G. Parker

    An instrumentally smooth but fiercely focused fifth LP from the Brooklyn rapper.

  2. Ear Drum 2007

    Review of Ear Drum

    Reviewed by Elle J Small

    Conscious rhymes aplenty from the Brooklyn rapper...

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