Talib Kweli plans on bringing the creative power back to artists, eliminating the middleman between the fans and the talent. His model, along with others making a mark in the ever-evolving modern music business, is starting to pay off.

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On the anniversary of Malcolm X's assassination, Yasiin Bey, the artist formerly known as Mos Def, incorporates the iconic leader into the video for his re-style of The Throne's massive hit, "Ni**as in Paris," along with additional imagery to compliment his latest lyrical assault.

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DJ Statik Selektah drops The RE:Union mixtape, a prelude to RE's Upcoming album, Revolutions Per Minute

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