TALIB KWELI
The Confidence Of Knowing
September 13
Javotti Media and Fat Beats Distribution
CONTACT:
DAVID ELKIN // PUBLICIST
Legendary MC Talib Kweli and fellow Black Star veteran J. Rawls will release The Confidence Of Knowing, out September 13 via Javotti Media and Fat Beats Distribution.
The record is a long time in the making unique collaboration from Brooklyn's Talib Kweli and producer J. Rawls from Columbus Ohio. On lead single, “To The Ghetto,” Kweli speaks on the harsh realities, social challenges, and the uncompromising resilience of those who rise up from challenging circumstances. Kweli spits his signature multi-syllabic, intelligent rhyme schemes over lush, J. Rawls jazz-influenced production.
That was followed by “Native Sons.” Like many of their peers, Kweli and Rawls have been heavily influenced by the Native Tongues crew that featured Jungle Brothers, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Queen Latifah, Monie Love, Black Sheep, Chi Ali and more. Fostered by Kool DJ Red Alert, the Native Tongues represented a brand of Hip Hop that encouraged Black pride, cultural awareness, and social justice themes. In a poignant salute, Kweli and Rawls declare themselves the "Native Sons" to the Native Tongues.
As the producer of “Brown Skin Lady” from Mos Def and Talib Kweli's legendary album Black Star, J. Rawls started his career alongside Talib Kweli. Now in addition to being a sought after producer for Hip Hop’s underground sound and a founding father of the lo-fi movement, Dr. Jason Rawls is also a professor at Ohio State University.
After nearly 20 years of releasing mesmerizing music, Talib Kweli stands as one of the world’s most talented and most accomplished Hip Hop artists. Whether working with Mos Def as one-half of Black Star, partnering with producer Hi-Tek for Reflection Eternal, releasing landmark solo material or collaborating with Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, Just Blaze, J Dilla, or Madlib, Kweli commands attention by delivering top-tier lyricism, crafting captivating stories and showing the ability to rhyme over virtually any type of instrumental. The Confidence Of Knowing promises to continue his legendary streak, one that shows no signs of slowing down.