Episode 152: A Tribute to Train of Thought by Reflection Eternal
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Description
The 80z Babies pay tribute to Train of Thought by Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli & Hi Tek) released October 17, 2000 on Rawkus Records.
Timestamps:
(1:15) Initial thoughts on the album. Does it even warrant discussion?
(2:43) Where was Yinka?
(3:15) Where was Outlaw?
(4:30) Was Yinka ever a fan of Talib Kweli? Why does this album not matter?
(7:26) Why does this album matter?
(9:21) How does Outlaw really feel about Talib Kweli? Is he a top Hip Hop talent?
(12:20) What kind of rapper was Outlaw when he was younger? What kind of rapper is/was Talib Kweli? What kind of rapper was Yinka when he was younger?
(15:42) Was Talib Kweli ever a star?
(17:15) Critical reception
(19:13) Overarching highlights
(22:10) What is conscious Hip Hop?
(23:57) Overarching lowlights. Does Talib Kweli understand time signature?
(26:18) Track for track analysis.
(1:04:10) Closing thoughts.
Socials:
80z Babies: @the80zbabies
Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz
Outlaw: @outlawbebe
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