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Talib Kweli (born Talib Kweli Greene), rapper. His first name, Talib (طالب), in Arabic means "student" or "seeker"; his middle name in Swahili means "true". He gained prominent recognition through Black Star, a collaboration with fellow MC Mos Def. He is also known for his underground recordings including Reflection Eternal with DJ Hi-Tek (who produced Black Star's album). His solo singles include Get By, I Try (feat. Mary J. Blige), and Waitin' for the DJ (feat. Bilal). Talib Kweli, Hiphop Culture, Gold Record, Music Hip Hop, Mos Def, Space Capsule, Hip Hop Songs, Mary J Blige, Civil Rights Leaders

Talib Kweli (born Talib Kweli Greene), rapper. His first name, Talib (طالب), in Arabic means "student" or "seeker"; his middle name in Swahili means "true". He gained prominent recognition through Black Star, a collaboration with fellow MC Mos Def. He is also known for his underground recordings including Reflection Eternal with DJ Hi-Tek (who produced Black Star's album). His solo singles include Get By, I Try (feat. Mary J. Blige), and Waitin' for the DJ (feat. Bilal).

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1999 was a year which marked a coming of age for the Indie Hip Hop scene. Whereas the previous year had been dominated by leftfield and arguably less accessible indie releases, 1999 delivered more accomplished and club friendly indie releases with labels such as Rawkus really growing into their hype. At the more commercial end of the spectrum big budget albums including Dre's Chronic 2001 delivered on expectations. Other notable albums from the year include DJ Spinna's Heavy Beats Volume 1 and u Old Hip Hop, Talib Kweli, Electric Ladyland, American Exceptionalism, Hip Hop Classics, Mos Def, Old School Hip Hop, Hands In The Air, Real Hip Hop

1999 was a year which marked a coming of age for the Indie Hip Hop scene. Whereas the previous year had been dominated by leftfield and arguably less accessible indie releases, 1999 delivered more accomplished and club friendly indie releases with labels such as Rawkus really growing into their hype. At the more commercial end of the spectrum big budget albums including Dre's Chronic 2001 delivered on expectations. Other notable albums from the year include DJ Spinna's Heavy Beats Volume 1…

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