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Prisoner Of Conscious

Talib Kweli

2013 · Hip Hop

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Prisoner Of Conscious by Talib Kweli

Prisoner Of Conscious is a Hip-Hop album by Talib Kweli, originally released in 2013. On Gatefold: 3 pressings tracked.

About

The much-loved Brooklyn emcee Talib Kweli rose to prominence during the indie-rap boom of the late '90s, releasing classic albums like <i>Black Star</i> with Mos Def and <i>Train of Thought</i> with DJ Hi-Tek. Since then, he's put out reliably dope solo records, including <i>Quality</i>, <i>The Beautiful Struggle</i>, <i>Eardrum</i>, and <i>Gutter Rainbows</i>. Though he never cracked superstar status, he has a fiercely loyal global fanbase and is an undisputed master lyricist; JAŸ-Z famously shouted him out on "Moment of Clarity" back in 2003. <i>Prisoner of Conscious</i> is arguably his best work in years, loaded with unimpeachable storytelling and diverse production from RZA, Oh No, J. Cole, and Boi-1Da, among others. "Come Thru," "Hamster Wheel," "Favela Love," and "Before He Walked" (featuring Nelly!) are highlights. Another strong effort from one of hip-hop's most consistent voices.

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Tracklist

  1. 1Intro1:07
  2. 2Human Mic2:18
  3. 3Turnt Up3:45
  4. 4Come Here (feat. Miguel)4:27
  5. 5High Life (feat. Rubix Cube & Bajah)4:12
  6. 6Ready Set Go (feat. Melanie Fiona)4:26
  7. 7Hold It Now2:10
  8. 8Push Thru (feat. Curren$y, Kendrick Lamar & Glen Reynolds)4:58
  9. 9Hamster Wheel3:26
  10. 10Delicate Flowers3:18
  11. 11Rocket Ships (feat. Busta Rhymes)3:27
  12. 12Before He Walked (feat. Nelly & Abby Dobson)3:51
  13. 13Upper Echelon3:38
  14. 14Favela Love (feat. Seu Jorge)6:19
  15. 15It Only Gets Better (feat. Marsha Ambrosius)5:30

Sound DNA

  • Hip-Hop
  • East Coast
  • layered
  • earnest
  • political

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Track 3 contains elements of the composition "Paid in Full" (Eric B. and Rakim).
Track 4 contains elements of the composition "Potent Love" (The Impressions).
Track 5 contains elements of the composition "The Sun" from Musi O Tunya - Wings of Africa. (Riketzo Ililonga/Ndara Mboyo).
Track 8 contains elements of the composition "We Love Together" (Arrow Brown).
Track 10 contains elements of the composition "Girls Have Feelings Too" (Barbara Mason).
Track 12 contains elements of the composition "He

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • Abby DobsonFEATURING
  • Alby CohenARRANGED BY
  • BajahFEATURING
  • Brady WattBASS
  • Brian CockerhamBASS
  • Brian CockermanBASS
  • Busta RhymesFEATURING
  • Chad HammerCELLO STRINGS
  • Chuck PalmerSTRINGS
  • Curren$yFEATURING
  • Dave EggarCELLO
  • Dave RichardsTRUMPET, TROMBONE
  • Davi VieraDRUMS
  • Deonis CookVOCALS
  • DJ EqueVOCALS
  • Ed GoldsonBASS , GUITAR
  • Erick CoomesBASS
  • Gene BackSTRINGS VIOLIN

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