The only way for me to be an artist is to be honest in my craft. If I veer from that, I'm… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
I like the fact that I can rep New York, but my style does not - I'm not trapped in a New… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
I see that happening with hip hop purists now. Where you have an artist like a Kendrick [Lamar] or a Drake, who… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
I think the line is where you're in the studio, you're creating. That belongs to you as an artist. Nothing should taint… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
A true artist does not depend on radio for success. A true fan does not let radio determine what they support — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
Artists make art for themselves. Art is an honest expression. Artists who pander to their fans by trying to make music “for”… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
But it becomes disrespectful when the artist's process is not respected. — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
Nowadays rap artists coming half-hearted, Commercial like pop, or underground like black markets. Where were you the day hip-hop died? Is it… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
I have enough rhythm to blend at this point. I have enough rhythm to blend one song into another. But man, I… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
Artists look at the environment, and the best artists correctly diagnose the problem. I'm not saying artists can't be leaders, but that's… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
Fortunately, artists can live off their works, if you're creative at how you do it. If you just depend on the videos… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
As an artist, I have to be a leader of my fans, not, like, follow them. Because if I chose to follow… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
Jazz is the greatest American art form and our greatest export. We don't pay attention to the youth of jazz, don't stoke… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
"Art Imitates life," of course, is that phrase by Oscar Wilde. I called that song "Art Imitates Life" because Oh No was… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
I'm not an artist that has a big, huge radio record that's going to be on BET. — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
I have such respect for the art of deejaying. I hesitate to even call myself a deejay. — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
My fans like to be romantic. I feel like I'm creating at least at the same level or even a higher level… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
I'm not an artist that has a big, huge radio record that's going to be on BET. I'm not, at this point,… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
I think all those artists are artists who are appreciated because you believe their words and you appreciate their honesty in their… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
I support the idea that artists have to make a stand. I'm with that - you're putting the discussion on the table… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
And you know, art as commerce, doesn't really make too much sense, they don't go together. — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
Hip hop has always been, for us, for artists who are pure to the craft - any place overseas, whether it's Australia,… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
Being called a conscious rapper is quite a compliment. It's a great thing to be. But as an artist, my nature is… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
As an artist, I have to be a leader of my fans, not like follow them. Because if I chose to follow… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
By the time you get into other kinds of music - R&B, country, or whatever - it becomes something that's romantic. It becomes something… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
There's a lot of activism that doesn't deal with empowerment, and you have to empower yourself in order to be relevant to any type… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
Honestly, you have to take care of yourself. That's probably something I have learned on the road. — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
I remember looking back on a photo of me... wearing a suit that was, like, two sizes too big for me. I think a… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
You have to learn how to harness technology so you can use it for positive stuff without being disconnected from nature. — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
I call these rappers baby seals, cause they club you to death. I could call them Navy SEALs, cause they government feds. — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
You have to know when to be arrogant. You have to when to be humble. You have to know when to be hard and… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
The only way for me to be an artist is to be honest in my craft. If I veer from that, I'm not giving… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
I like the fact that I can rep New York, but my style does not - I'm not trapped in a New York thing.… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
