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I will never do a record without some sense of responsibility.

Talib Kweli

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Talib Kweli
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: October 3
Musician
Poet
Rapper
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Brooklyn
New York
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A true artist does not depend on radio for success. A true fan does not let radio determine what they support
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The problem with our role is Americans live in a world of illusion.
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I try to count the blessings rather than the problems.
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And you know, art as commerce, doesn't really make too much sense, they don't go together.
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As far as being on a major label, some labels get it and get what they have to do, and some labels don't. I don't think the label I'm on necessarily gets it, but I think over time they're gonna have to.
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If you ain't using all the talents God provided you with For the betterment of Man, understand, You ain't nothing but a waste.
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