"If skills sold, truth be told/I'd probably be, lyrically, Talib Kweli." - Jay Z
If skills sold, Talib Kweli would have been one of the most commercially successful rappers of his time. His resume speaks for itself: Black Star, appearances with the Roots, multiple albums with Hi-Tek and the creation of the Blacksmith label. If you can make it out, go see this guy.
Talib Kweli
Wednesday, June 23rd, 7 PM
SOB's, 204 Varick Street, NYC
$25-$28
Blacksmith Records has an early present for ya. Talib Kweli, Jean Grae, Strong Arm Steady and producer extraordinare Pete Rock will all be unwrapping their skills at the Highline on December 23rd. Do we really need to say anything else? Deck the halls, spike your eggnog and come support some live Hip-Hop.
Blacksmith Presents The Night Before the Night Before Christmas
Wednesday, December 23rd, 9PM
The Highline Ballroom, 431 West 16th Street, Chelsea
$15
On Tuesday night the Highline also has Jadakiss, Fiona, and just added, the Clipse. (That's why they aren't on the flyer.) Tickets are selling for 20 bucks and the show starts at 10.
As part of a great week of live Hip-Hop in NYC, A&E, a new collaboration between Masta Ace and Edo G, will be performing new material from their album this Thursday. Both guys have distinguished themselves with a number of other projects and seeing what they have come up with as a duo should be intriuging. What's more, anyone who comes to the show gets a copy of their new disc. Mister Cee will be on the steel wheels and Jean Grae, Doitall and a bunch of other special guests are scheduled to appear.
A&E - Masta Ace and Edo G
Tuesday, December 22nd, 9PM
Southpaw, 125 Fifth Ave, Brooklyn
$12 gets you in and a copy of the new A&E album
Talib K'weli is a busy guy these days. Less than a week before his upcoming Bodega show with Idle Warship, Mr. Kweli will be making another Brooklyn appearance at Williamsburg's newest place to throw strikes, Brooklyn Bowl. This show will feature a markedly different lineup as SkyZoo, Jean Grae and Beatnick & K-Salaam are all scheduled to appear.
Talib Kweli and Friends
Sunday, November 22nd, 8PM
Brooklyn Bowl
$10
QUESTION: Mr. Len was one third of the groundbreaking group Company Flow. Name the other two members.
Send your answer AND A SHOUTOUT to trivia@brooklynbodega.com
THE FIRST FIVE WIH THE CORRECT ANSWER WIN A TICKET TO SEE JEAN GRAE AND MR. LEN THIS SUNDAY at Highline Ballroom
Get Your Tickets Here (get them via this link it makes us look good)
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Friday's Q&A
Question: What year was Slick Rick's classic "Great Adventures Of Slick Rick" released?
Answer: 1988
Winners: Big Russ, Toya R., Stacy T., Christina H., Stace R.
They all won a ticket to see Slick Rick The Ruler. Enjoy Family!
ill amateur video for the song 'Moses'
On Tuesday night the Highline also has Jadakiss, Fiona, and just added, the Clipse. (That's why they aren't on the flyer.) Tickets are selling for 20 bucks and the show starts at 10.
