Yasiin Bey & Talib Kweli Reconnect Their Lyrical Powers as Black Star on ‘No Fear of Time’ | Album Review

June 4, 2022 Jesse Ducker

Fortunately, Yasiin Bey & Talib Kweli do not try to “change the game” with ‘No Fear of Time.’ It’s a solid effort, but not particularly ambitious, and that’s fine.

ALBUM REVIEW: Dynamic, Distinctive ‘Radio Silence’ Expands Talib Kweli’s Musical Legacy

November 17, 2017 Jesse Ducker

‘Radio Silence’ demonstrates that after more than 20 years recording music, Kweli continues to strive to craft music that’s truly powerful and unique.

Talib Kweli & Styles P Trade Lyrics of Fury on ‘The Seven’ EP | Review

April 18, 2017 Jesse Ducker

During an era of collaborations between emcees from different stylistic backgrounds, ‘The Seven’ is a memorable first step for Talib Kweli & Styles P.

Her New World Of Funk: 30 Years On, Aaliyah’s ‘One In A Million’ Is Still Hot Like Fire

A masterwork of its era, ‘One In A Million’ was a beam supporting the bridge between the joyful excesses of early ‘90s R&B and the burgeoning cool of neo soul.

Pearl Jam’s Debut Album ‘Ten’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

Most records are missing one of these elements: technical virtuosity, raw emotion, and balanced structure. Pearl Jam’s dynamic debut LP impressively possesses all three in droves.

Blur’s Debut Album ‘Leisure’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

For those of you who were champions of Blur from the very beginning with their underappreciated debut LP, you have been rewarded handsomely in the decades since.