Song Quotes by Talib Kweli

19 Song quotes by Talib Kweli

Kweli’s reflections read like a tight verse, each one balancing intellect and rhythm. The 19 quotes give a concise look at how he connects song to culture and consciousness.

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Once you're signed to a label you compromise.

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God gave us music, so we play with our words.

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I don't feel comfortable making empty music.

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People can be inspired the way I've been inspired by music.

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Music is not an exact science so depending on the time and the mode and the energy when we do it that…

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Even an independent label is looking for a hit, they're not looking for a record that's not gonna do well.

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I like the fact that I can rep New York, but my style does not - I'm not trapped in a New…

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Let me finish my music, and let me present it the way I want to present it. And then share it, put…

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"Art Imitates life," of course, is that phrase by Oscar Wilde. I called that song "Art Imitates Life" because Oh No was…

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I have enough rhythm to blend at this point. I have enough rhythm to blend one song into another. But man, I…

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When I'm in the studio, I'm strictly thinking about the beats, the rhymes and the song. The decision I make once the…

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I think the line is where you're in the studio, you're creating. That belongs to you as an artist. Nothing should taint…

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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,…

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To be honest, that whole exchange with Crunk Feminist actually made me write the song because I realize there's a lot of…

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The beautiful thing about hip-hop is it's like an audio collage. You can take any form of music and do it in…

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My musical influence is really from my father. He was a DJ in college. My parents met at New York University. So…

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As far as being on a major label, some labels get it and get what they have to do, and some labels…

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Jazz is the greatest American art form and our greatest export. We don't pay attention to the youth of jazz, don't stoke…

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I think hip-hop is no more misogynistic than America is as a society. I just think hip-hop is a lot more brash,…

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I call these rappers baby seals, cause they club you to death. I could call them Navy SEALs, cause they government feds.

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You have to know when to be arrogant. You have to when to be humble. You have to know when to be hard and…

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