Talib Kweli is known as a rapping philosopher and someone who likes to discuss more serious topics in his music. Gravitas, the title of his sixth record, actually describes what Kweli has been doing since his early days at Rawkus Records, namely making music that has a certain weight, seriousness and relevance. His message is always at the service of the music and the moments of exertion and relaxation
… are usually neatly balanced. For example, at Gravitas we can enjoy our host who exchanges raps with Wu-Tang legend Raekwon on a compelling, clapping production. Ahead, we are grounded when Talib explains in great detail that all Illuminati conspiracy theories actually distract from a reality that is painful enough in itself. Partly thanks to the very welcome, Inspired productions by heavyweights like Oh No and J. Dilla do not break the record anywhere. Extremely solid. (GL)more
