Rising from the underground rap scene in the late-1990s, Talib Kweli's fluid,
melodic style and politically active, social conscience has made him one of
hip-hop's most respected and influential figures. Born in Brooklyn, New York,
his mother was a university professor of English and his father an
administrator, yet Talib studied experimental theatre and made his first
appearance as a rapper on the album 'Doom' by Hi-Tek and J.Rawls' group Mood in
1997. With producer Hi-Tek and his former high school friend Mos Def he made his
name as part of the pioneering group Black Star, and ...