Once you're signed to a label you compromise. Talib Kweli compromiselabelsign Change image and share on social
I think hip-hop is no more misogynistic than America is as a society. I just think hip-hop is a lot more brash, a lot more bold, a lot more loquacious. There are a lot more words that go into a hip-hop song than go into a regular song. Talib Kweli americaboldbrash share on social
And you know, art as commerce, doesn't really make too much sense, they don't go together. Talib Kweli artcommercemake Change image and share on social
You have to learn how to harness technology so you can use it for positive stuff without being disconnected from nature. Talib Kweli disconnectharnesslearn Change image and share on social
The materialism, the brashness, the misogyny - everything in hip-hop is amplified. Misogyny is a good example of something that is completely amplified in hip-hop. I do think there is more than enough of a balance, though, for fans who are willing to search it out. Talib Kweli amplifybalancebrashness share on social
Skip the religion and politics, head straight to the compassion. Everything else is a distraction. Talib Kweli compassiondistractionhead Change image and share on social
But it becomes disrespectful when the artist's process is not respected. Talib Kweli artistdisrespectfulprocess Change image and share on social
My musical influence is really from my father. He was a DJ in college. My parents met at New York University. So he listened to, you know, Motown, and he listened to Bob Dylan. He listened to Grateful Dead and Rolling Stones, but he also listened to reggae music. And he collected vinyl. Talib Kweli bobcollectcollege share on social
If I'm performing with a DJ, it's all on me to draw the energy. I like the camaraderie of a band. Talib Kweli bandcamaraderiedraw Change image and share on social
People can be inspired the way I've been inspired by music. Talib Kweli haveinspiremusic Change image and share on social