Talib Kweli, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, earned his stripes as one of the mos lyrically-gifted, socially aware and politically insightful rappers to emerge in the last 20 years.
Prisoner of Conscious has been a 4-year journey for Kweli that found him exploring new vibes; joining in some unlikely collaborations; and arrives as an artistic triumph that embodies Talib Kweli's robust creative vision.
Talib Kweli has sold over 2 million records in his career and has remained active with a digital-only release in 2011, a Reflection.
Eternal project in 2010 and a consistent touring schedule performing solo dates, along with group shows as Reflection Eternal and as Black Star with Mos Def.
Prisoner of Conscious (P.O.C.) features Miguel, Kendrick Lamar, Curren$y, Busta Rhymes, Nelly, Melanie Fiona, Marsha Ambrosius, Seu Jorge
The albm includes production by J Cole, RZA, Harry Fraud, Symbolic One (Kanye West), Sean C and LV (Jay-Z).
CD packaging, designed by Jeff Staple, contains an 18-page booklet with all song lyrics and various cover interpretations of P.O.C. from critically acclaimed graphic artists, such as Jonathan Mannion, James Jean and Sophia Chang.