Talib Kweli quotes

We commute through computers. Spirits stay mute while our ego spread rumors. We're survivalists turned to consumers. (Talib Kweli)
Life is a beautiful struggle People search through the rubble for a suitable hussle Some people using their noodle Some people using their muscle Some people put it all together make it fit like a puzzle. View quote
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These cats drink champagne and toast to death and pain, Like slaves on a ship talking about who's got the flyest chain. View quote
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Yo, I heard it's said the revolution won't be televised But in the land of milk and honey there's a date you gotta sell it by Otherwise it just expires and spoils and these folks jump out the pot when the water too hot. View quote
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Creating crime rates to fill the new prisons they build Over money and religion theres more blood that spills Like the wounds of slaves in cotton fields that never heal Whats the deal? View quote
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I think once you're in the public eye, whether you're a boss, a teacher or whatever you do, that you're automatically in the position of role model. You have people looking up to you, so whether you choose to accept it or not is a different question. View quote
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What's more condescending and corny than someone telling you how much more money they have than you and telling you basically, 'I don't care about poor people,' which is a large part of what you hear of corporate hip-hop on the radio. View quote
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Persistance, dedication Consistent, motivation, resistance to stagnation of information, distribute it free to the entire population No hesitation, makin it public No privitazation from corporations. View quote
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Back in the day they stole our smile, so we clothe our teeth in gold. View quote
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Woman are complex creatures. View quote
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Hip-hop is a vehicle. (Talib Kweli)
I think all those artists are artists who are appreciated because you believe their words and you appreciate their honesty in their music. If you don't appreciate the honesty in the music, the beat can be fly as hell but you'll never give an emcee props. View quote
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Hip-hop isn't as complex as a woman is. View quote
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The problem with our role is Americans live in a world of illusion. View quote
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I not only wanted to showcase lyrical skills but also continue to drop knowledge on the hiphop community. I'm looking to elevate through my music, and through my music I educate. View quote
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I'm not looking to set a standard... but, I believe I have offered a challenge to others with my work. View quote
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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 you have to know when to be soft. View quote
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Ain't nobody making music to not be heard and the easiest way to be heard is to be on the radio, but you should never compromise who you are, your values or your morals. View quote
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Once you're signed to a label you compromise. View quote
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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. View quote
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I think its man's nature to go to war and fight. (Talib Kweli)
We're in an illusion about what our role is in world politics and foreign affairs, and our policies are killing and destroying and doing a lot of things that we are not aware of. View quote
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So I just had to step up how I was doing it and the moment that I stepped up and the moment I focused all my energy on that is when things started to happen. So there's a direct relationship between my inspiration and my output. View quote
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But you have to be creative on how you sell yourself and market yourself. View quote
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I started rapping because I wanted people to hear what I have to say, I want as many people to hear me as possible, and I do everything in my power to make that pop. View quote
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