We have nothing to lose but our chains.вЂќ Kweli takes the reigns first but allows enough room for Electronica to explore the topic of systemic oppression as if theyвЂ™re a united force. вЂњAll of Us,вЂќ featuring Jay Electronica and singer Yummy Bingham, starts with audio of a political rally in Ferguson, Missouri that repeats Assata ShakurвЂ™s words, вЂњIt is our duty to fight for our Freedom. The opening protest sample on вЂњAll of UsвЂќ proves that Talib Kweli can strike a balance between the lecture and the art. No surprise at all, Kweli truly shines on the politically motivated tracks when heвЂ™s able to rap about things heвЂ™s passionate about. The record itself is a stand against complacency, a move to break the silence. The title of this record, Radio Silence, is a call to action. Hearing the instrumentation on this record will warm your heart and polish your soul. Clocking in at 11-tracks, Radio Silence begins loud and clear with вЂњThe Magic Hour,вЂќ which ushers in a nearly 45-minute, jazz-infused journey through the mind of an educated and seasoned MC. More than a return to form for Kweli, this album could not have come at a better time. On Radio Silence, hope has been restored for those that believe Hip Hop is dead.

Guys, new album, 'Radio Silence' has arrived! Stream it here: /QkCfEi24XU Write At Home Feat.Over 20 years after delivering 1998вЂ™s Mos Def & Talib Kweli are Black Star album, Talib Kweli has become synonymous with political activism and diverging Twitter account almost as much as the words вЂњclassic Hip Hop.вЂќ Following the April release of his collaborative EP with Styles P, The Seven, Kweli drops Radio Silence, his first solo album since 2015вЂ™s F*** The Money. Definitely the MC's best work in a decade. Elsewhere Amber Coffman, Myka 9 and Rick Ross round out a diverse set of guest stars, all united by Kweli's conscious style. 'The One I Love' with BJ The Chicago Kid is a straight-up love song that goes into more R&B territory without sacrificing Talib's bars 'Chips' shifts into a more trap style with frantic horns on the beat to complement Waka Flocka Flame and 'Write at Home' features a more spoken word style over Robert Glasper's keys and Bilal's crooning. 'Radio Silence' does have more variety than just politically-conscious boom bap. Paak to do their thing, before album standout 'All Of Us' sees Talib teaming up with singer Yummy Bingham and the ever-elusive rapper Jay Electronica to pen an anthem in honour of the Black men and women disrespected by society and especially police. Kaytra hooks up a fire brass beat for 'Travelling Light', locking a perfect groove for Talib and Anderson. There's no hook and he doesn't pause to let that beat ride for a bit it's just business as usual for Talib. As you'd expect Kweli reflects on social issues such as gentrification, racism and capitalism, setting his stall out from the get go with the vocal fire of opener 'The Magic Hour'.В Over strings and soulful voices that would sound welcome on any of his classic Rawkus Records albums, the MC goes in for a solid two minutes and change. Blasting right out of the BK, Talib Kweli goes loud on his 8th solo LP, bringing that timeless, high velocity flow over a succession of brassy and bassy golden age grooves.

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