This one came out of nowhere and definitely caught our attention quick! It’s a four minute trailer for a documentary on Talib Kweli. In those four minutes there are a number of cameos from artists speaking on Kweli and his influence. Some of the faces we see in the trailer are ?uestlove, Kanye West, Mos Def, Dave Chappelle, De La Soul, Common, Jean Grae, Pharrell, Dame Dash and many more. The project is ongoing and was started in 1999. I have been told the editing is near complete. We’ll be sure to let you know as soon as we get more details on this. Shout out Video Rahim, the films director and editor, for sending this one over.
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its about time kweli is the truth and exactly that he stands for truth and hip hop
most underrated of all time. lookin forward to the full documentary
That’s not a documentary. It’s a fucking EPK.
so excited…he is my fav mc! seen kwe over 7 times and im only 18!!1 kwe is that mc, the one everyone strives to be. that community leader, not commercial, just dope! yessir!!!
when will it drop!?!?!?
I’m digging the look and style of it.
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the film maker is saying its a documentary and this is the trailer. the project started in 1999.
Realist sh**t he ever spoke..
http://thepersaudchronicles.blogspot.com/
What I wanna know is: WHy isn’t Pharoahe Monch listed as one of the featuring artists/people in the film? I know I saw a clip with Pharoahe in there! That’s not cool….All these mc’s can learn from Pharoahe-THE REALEST!! He is relavent and valid.
At the risk of sounding like an avid hater. Kwe isn’t my cup of tea. However, I love what he’s about. That’s what keeps me interested in him. The con is I feel he has never switched his flow up. I want to hear a different delivery from him. The pro is if you were to read his rhyme books, you’d be floored. He is a lyrical legend. He just doesn’t have that flair I’m into. He’s a dope MC. He’s just not complete MC, in my opinion. With that said, I am looking forward to this documentary. First of all, because I love documentaries. Secondly, Kwe seems to be an interesting dude. Peace.
Black Star changed my cotdamn life…
True story…
I like his first shit Lyrist Lounge and BlacStar life changing music,peroid!
-S.O.
Talib Kweli represents Hip-Hop in its purest form. He stands up for what he believes in and stays true to the culture……………..MORE LOVE LESS HATE, MORE REAL LESS FAKE….PEACE!
Man just watching the clip put everything in perspective….top five dead of alive without question ….its way past due that he gets his due nuff respect talib is everything that hip hop should be in its purest form!
I met Kweli this past April at a conference in Pittsburgh and the conversation we had has changed my way of interpreting my art and being blind to all obstacles. Real deep brother, keep doin’ it Kwe word!!
I cannot wait to see this*
Kweli is SO important to Hip Hop: and to me.
He stands up for SO much-and it’s not just in his lyrics, it’s his LIFE! Kweli is pure truth, and I think it’s FANTASTIC and even more so, crucial that he be recognized for it in a documentary like this* -ecstatic.
I can’t wait for this, Kweli is a great man.
The Doc’ looks well put together, but is this joint mainly gonna be exposed to the sundance independent crowd? I hate to sound like a skeptic, but I don’t think this joint will be in Loews’ theaters. For the cat who indicated that Kweli isn’t his cup of tea, is that because Kwe doesn’t fall into the stereotypical rapper/emcee swagger jacker category, or is it cause Kwe enrolled in private schools, and touches on topics most city cats ignore?
If you enjoy the lyrics, rhymes and message, how can u not “feel” the person who creates said lyrics, rhymes and message?
If kwe had Jadakiss’ raspy voice, instead of a semi-high pitched delivery,than maybe he would be accepted by more hood cats like the ones who hate to admit they’re really feeling the brotha.
But yall cats will watch the doc’. As corny as Will Smith was as a rapper, the hood still lines up early for his movies.
man I almost teared up. Can’t wait for this one
I understand that everyone can’t or won’t be into Talib, that’s the beauty of this country. BUT…If you claim that you live and love HIP HOP, than it is imppossible not do feel him and his music.
He’s one of the New Generations of Black Leaders. Please recognize this…my man puts it down and in for HIS people. He is about uplifting and not destroying.
If it were up to me…nevermind…it isn’t.
Kepp doing what you do and I always support my FAVORITE MC…
The quality of Kweli’s work is unheralded and seldom travelled among artist’s who choose to do conscious music.
He’s a true testament of stayin’ true to his purpose. Sun has proved his worthiness to our Ancestorz and inspires me to stay true to my craft!
I anxiously await the release!
Bless!
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M’Bwebe Ishangi
Da Ghetto Tymz magazine
http://daghettotymz.com
I cant wait for this to drop. Had a chance to meet Talib in Chi when he performed at the house of blues and he was as real as they come. Had his seeds with him and everything.
I cant wait for this joint to drop. Had a chance to meet Talib when he performed at the House of Blues in Chi and he was as real as they come, had his seeds with him and everything. Real hip hop cant be denied!
The trailer was so dope I don’t even need to see the movie now.
thats gonna be a large dvd. i was a rawkus junkie from 96-99 HARD! thats my shit!
One of the BEST that ever did it…
There are no words to describe him and hardly anyone to compare…
REAL Hip Hop
got fuckin chills right there..
I’ve got to second deevee: Black Star changed my life. Still my favorite hip-hop album ever. That and Train of Thought were the first two albums I ever bought (in fourth and sixth grade) and you know your boy got them vinyls. WHEN’S THE NEW BLACK STAR COMIN’ OUT KWE?
Seeing the t-shirt vendor getting it from Kweli makes me think about fairness. Hope the production company pays EVERYONE on the film crew and don’t just pocket the money. Fairness for EVERYONE.