80 year-old astronaut and one of the only men alive to walk on the moon, Buzz Aldrin (yes, that one…dust off the History book), says that he only has two passions: Space exploration and Hip-Hop! So, he teamed up with Snoop Dogg and Talib Kweli to take another giant leap for mankind.  Nothing is more deserving of the title of  “Deeper than rap” than a rap about deep space. So far, his contributions to the a trip to the moon and an instant rap classic; it kinda makes you wonder what you’re doing with your life, doesn’t it?

Also, see the making of “Rocket Experience” with Talib and Snoop after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

Last night, the recently married TK Greene took part in an episode of 30 Rock where NBC execs call in favors with musical artists to perform a live benefit concert to get one man a kidney. Being a season finale, hilarity of course, ensued.

Full episode plus the charity-song spoof featuring MJB, Sheryl Crow, Elvis Costello, Clay Aiken, Wyclef Jean, et al. after the jump.
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“The Perfect Beat” is the latest video from Talib Kweli’s Ear Drum. The footage was shot in LA and is mostly taken from a show KRS and Kweli did together in April at the Shrine Auditorium, according to Tunji.

Music video for Talib Kweli’s “Eat to Live,” from 2007’s Ear Drum.

Previously: Idle Warship (Talib Kweli + Res) - “Fall Back” [mp3]

[Thanks, Tunji]

Talib Kweli & Chester French - “Fall Back” (ft Res)
As he does every now and then, Kweli proselytizes on the essence of resilience.

[Shout out to R.A. @ Interscope]

Kidz In The Hall ft. Bun B & Talib Kweli - “Change” (Work To Do) Remix

Taken from that Barack Obama mixtape we’ve been hearing about.

Location: Lagos, Nigeria - Land of gulliness
Directed by: Andrew Dosunmu

Buckshot & 9th Wonder ft.Talib Kweli & Tyler Wood - “Hold It Down”

From Tha Formula. Video’s on the way…

[Thanks, Matt]