Prisoner of Conscious
Talib Kweli · 2013
56 min · 15 tracks · alternative hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop
A vibrant blend of introspective lyrics and eclectic beats that highlight Kweli's lyrical prowess and social consciousness.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow with gradual peaks
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- vibrant beats for engagement
- social consciousness exploration
- headphone detail hunting
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike lyrical depth and complexity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Prisoner of Conscious' was released in January 2013, Talib Kweli had established himself as a prominent figure in hip-hop after his breakout album 'Quality' in 2002. This album came after a period of collaboration with various artists and saw Kweli exploring new sonic territories while remaining true to his roots, marking a continuation of his commitment to socially aware lyricism.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Common· Black Thought· J. Cole
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:07
- 2 Human Mic 2:18
- 3 Turnt Up 3:45
- 4 Come Here 4:27
- 5 High Life 4:12
- 6 Ready Set Go 4:26
- 7 Hold It Now 2:10
- 8 Push Thru 4:58
- 9 Hamster Wheel 3:26
- 10 Delicate Flowers 3:18
- 11 Rocket Ships 3:27
- 12 Before He Walked 3:51
- 13 Upper Echelon 3:38
- 14 Favela Love 6:19
- 15 It Only Gets Better 5:29
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