As far as being on a major label, some labels get it and get what they have to do, and some labels don't. I don't think the label I'm on necessarily gets it, but I think over time they're gonna have to. Talib Kweli gonnalabelmajor share on social
I don't go into any album with pressing issues. I just try to write songs. Talib Kweli albumissuepress Change image and share on social
I am not a prisoner of conscious, but people try to make me one sometimes. It is both a gift and a curse. It's a high honour but can create limitations - I have to be fluid. Talib Kweli consciouscreatecurse Change image and share on social
There are staples to my show. I have to be conscious about switching things up because I know people who saw me last year will say, 'He did that last time.' But if certain things work, they work. Talib Kweli consciouspeopleshow Change image and share on social
Being called 'conscious' is a great thing to be, but it's the connotations and preconceived notions that come with the buying audience about what conscious music can be. Talib Kweli audiencebuycall Change image and share on social
I tour whether I have album out or not. I tour more than any other hip-hop artist. Talib Kweli albumartisthip Change image and share on social
Honestly, you have to take care of yourself. That's probably something I have learned on the road. Talib Kweli carehonestlylearn Change image and share on social
Homosexuality in hip-hop is an extension of homosexuality in the black community. The black community is very, very conservative when it comes to homosexuality, and I don't mean conservative in the good way, like we're saving money. I mean very intolerant. Talib Kweli blackcommunityconservative share on social
I met Mos Def around that time but I didn't hook up with him until I was about 17 or 18. Talib Kweli defhookmeet Change image and share on social
Hi-Tek is on three or four songs on the new record. Talib Kweli recordsongtek Change image and share on social
