Talib Kweli, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, earned his stripes as one of the most lyrically-gifted, socially aware and politically insightful rappers to emerge in the last 20 years.

Prisoner of Conscious has been a 4-year journey for Kweli that found him exploring new vibes; joining in some unlikely collaborations; and arrives as an artistic triumph that embodies Talib Kweli's robust creative vision. Talib Kweli has sold over 2 million records in his career and has remained active with a digital-only release in 2011, a Reflection. Eternal project in 2010 and a consistent touring schedule performing solo dates, along with group shows as Reflection Eternal and as Black Star with Mos Def. Prisoner of Conscious (P.O.C.) features Miguel, Kendrick Lamar, Curren$y, Busta Rhymes, Nelly, Melanie Fiona, Marsha Ambrosius, Seu Jorge. The albm includes production by J Cole, RZA, Harry Fraud, Symbolic One (Kanye West), Sean C and LV (Jay-Z).

CD packaging, designed by Jeff Staple, contains an 18-page booklet with all song lyrics and various cover interpretations of P.O.C. from critically acclaimed graphic artists, such as Jonathan Mannion, James Jean and Sophia Chang.

Track Listing: 1. Intro 2. Human Mic 3. Turnt Up 4. Come Here (feat. Miguel) 5. High Life (feat. Bajah, Rubix) 6. Ready Set Go (feat. Melanie Fiona) 7. Hold It Now (feat Greene) 8. Push Thru (feat. Curren$y, Kendrick Lamar & Glenn Reynolds) 9. Hamster Wheel 10. Delicate Flowers 11. Rocketships (feat. Busta Rhymes) 12. Before He Walked (feat. Abby Dobson & Nelly) 13. Upper Echelon 14. Favela Love (feat. Seu Jorge) 15. Only Gets Better

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