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Talib Kweli

Talib Kweli is the thinking man’s hip-hop star. He views his music as literature in the most traditional sense: as a completely engaging way of communicating ideas. In the wrong hands, that cerebral take on hip-hop could be heavy handed and dull, but Kweli’s music is clever, astute, challenging and completely entertaining — everything good art should be. The son of educators, Kweli (with his school buddy…
BMI Urban Award Winners Announced
BMI has announced the winners of its 2001 Urban Awards. The presentation, scheduled for October 3 in Miami, has been postponed. A new date will be announced. Click here for the complete winners list Click here for the Billboard #1 R&B/Hip Hop Songs In addition to the song awards, BMI also named the 2000-2001 Top Producers Awards and Billboard, the music trade magazine, announced the…
At BMI, Black Music Month Is Celebrated All Year Long

At BMI, Black Music Month Is Celebrated All Year Long By Rob Patterson From the dawning days of rhythm & blues through today's multifaceted urban music scene, BMI has been at the forefront of music from the African American tradition, styles and community. A continuity of teamwork between BMI and Black music-makers extends from Aretha Franklin to…
