Wassup my faithful flock? I'll be getting ready to go to Talib & DJ Hi-Tek's show tonight at the Blue Note downtown. All those in the NYC area-- if you can still get tix (which I doubt), get em NOW! It's gonna be a sick show. I'm thinking Jean Grae will also make a cameo so you know it's gonna be somethin'...T is one of my favorite artists, as well as a friend. I had first met him in Atlanta back in 2000 when he was on the okay-player tour with dead prez, the roots and Jill Scott. It was an amazing show. My best friend and I had spoken with Kweli and Tek back then about their thoughts on hip-hop and it's evolution, and where they were trying to go with the music. True to their word, they have stuck with the formula and kept things authentic. The much anticipated follow-up from the dynamic duo is finally here! Of course T has worked with greats like Mos Def and Kanye West, but he remains one of the most humble artists I know.
Several years later in 2004, Talib came back to Atlanta to do a show, and I got the pleasure of interviewing him then. At the time I was working for Don Diva Magazine-- just a young journalist on the come-up. I was definitely proud of that accomplishment, and it was cool that he took the time out for it. It was an opportunity I never forgot and will always appreciate.T is undoubtedly the voice of this generation's consciousness, and one can only hope that he has blazed the trail for others behind him to follow. Hopefully I can tie him down long enough to get a few questions in tonight for you fans out there in webland-- and if so, look out for that interview coming here reeeeeeal soon!
Oh yeah... And make sure you: GO COP DAT new-new!
Always refreshing to hear about talented ppl who not only made it in their area of choice but also remained true to themselves and the people around them. Look forward to the new interview!
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