Talib Kweli releases the full version of his smooth collaborative joint, “Outstanding,” featuring Ryan Leslie. The Boi 1da produced track is featured on Talib Kweli‘s latest mixtape Attack the Block with DJ Z Trip. Kweli raps about a chick who is truly “Outstanding”. Take a listen below.

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RESPECT.’s got gorgeous music to make your Labor Day Weekend complete. Talib Kweli, in association with Z-Trip, releases Attack The Block with numerous collabs and production by the industry’s hottest names. Features include Black Thought, Ab-Soul, Ryan Leslie, Mac Miller, Jay Rock, Styles P and Maino to name a few. Production on the mixtape includes OhNo, 9th Wonder, Don Cannon and Boi 1nda. It’s dope to see a veteran maintain his relevance with releasing free music and working with some up-and-comers. Stream the mixtape and download below if you feel so inclined.

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Earlier today Talib Kweli released some new music, “Fly Away,” off his upcoming mixtape Attack The Block (out 9/12). “Fly Away” features a great message with uplifting poetry from Jessica Care Moore. Here is what Talib had to say about the track and his upcoming release:

So I’m starting to get excited about this mix tape I did with the homie Z-Trip, Attack The Block. We will release it one week from today, but I want y’all to be as excited as I am so I am releasing another preview. There was a great response to To The Music last week, so I hope y’all enjoy this one as well..Shout out to Jessica Care Moore for the incredible poem at the end

And calling Attack The Block a mere mix tape is not doing it justice. These rappers these days put out anything and call it a mix tape. Not me. Z-Trip is a true master. This is a mix tape you can put on in any situation and let rock. Get ready for cutting, scratching, and thoughtfulness on a mix tape. Attack The Block. 9-12.

Enjoy the cut.

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Yesterday Talib Kweli decided to drop a collaboration with Maino from his upcoming mixtape,  Attack The Block, and the east coast connection is in full swing on this record.  Producer 9th Wonder brings a mellow vibe to this joint, but the vocals on “To The Music” definitely make the track stand out. There are plenty of other features to be looking forward to on Attack The Block, but this one definitely sets the bar quite high.

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Be sure to check out the offering below and if you find yourself feeling curious, check out 9thmatic’s sample for this joint HERE.

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Rappers always have something interesting to say. That’s not true, but that doesn’t stop us from constantly listening to them, oftentimes wasting our time. Luckily for us, some rappers take our time seriously. Talib Kweli is one such rapper. He recently sat down with The Sermon Domain to speak on selling a bookstore, his upcoming projects, Prisoner of Conscious and Attack the Block, his favorite album of the past year and much more.

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