That's Hip-Hop
We're 3 high school friends who share a common passion for Hip Hop. Each of us have created our own albums, performed or started our own channels, but this time, we are collaborating together to share our common bond over our love for hip hop. We are taking a journey into the music. Going album by album to dissect and share our experiences with the tracks. We release a new episode every Monday. Check us out and let us know what albums we should review next!
That's Hip-Hop
#143 QUALITY ALBUM REVIEW #talibkweli
In this episode, Mark, Ali and Isaiah invite you into a rich, conversational breakdown of Talib Kweli’s Quality, his gritty-yet-conscious solo debut that keeps you hooked from the very first beat. Their camaraderie leaps off the mic as they trace Talib’s lyrical agility and his commitment to weaving powerful storytelling with social awareness—everything from Black empowerment to personal introspection flows effortlessly. And when "Get By," the Kanye-produced single that maneuvered radio waves via grassroots hustle, hits the conversation, the chemistry really ignites—demonstrating how integrity and artistry can cross over without sellout sacrifice.
The hosts don’t just dissect tracks—they time-travel through Hip-Hop’s underground-to-mainstream movement, honoring Rockus Records, Lyricist Lounge, and Talib’s pivotal era with Dave Chappelle’s cultural push. They double-down on how Quality stood as both an artistic statement and a commercial victory, spotlighting how Talib shone bright amid the soul-infused boom-bap era without compromising substance. These three bring the beats, the passion, and an undiluted celebration of an MC who stayed rooted in meaningful expression while favoring quality over mere quantity.