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
I'm at a loss for words. But even my loss is amplified. Talib Kweli amplifylossword Change image and share on social
I remember looking back on a photo of me... wearing a suit that was, like, two sizes too big for me. I think a lot of guys don't know what fits. Talib Kweli backbigfit Change image and 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
It doesn't get any more underground, conscious or indie than Macklemore, Ryan Lewis, but because they got a couple of really big pop hits, actually some of the biggest pop hits that hip-hop has ever seen, people are missing that part of their story. People are not counting that blessing. Talib Kweli bigblessconscious share on social
The problem with our role is Americans live in a world of illusion. Talib Kweli americanillusionlive Change image and share on social
You'll be fooled if you only get your hip-hop from the mainstream, you know. The things that move people are not just found in the mainstream cultures. And when we talk about hip-hop in general, hip-hop's basically preoccupied with life. Talib Kweli basicallyculturefind share on social
I don't feel comfortable making empty music. Talib Kweli comfortableemptyfeel Change image and share on social