Talib Kweli & Hi Tek : Reflection eternal Train of thought ORIG US 2LP EX Rap Original US 2LP released in 2000 on Rawkus Records Records. Cat: RWK177. Comes with lyric insert which is in Near Mint condition.

After releasing a handful of essential 12"s on various Rawkus Records projects in the late '90s, Talib Kweli and DJ Hi-Tek were on the verge of becoming one of hip-hop's best-kept secrets. Yet their original incarnation as a duo expanded into a triumvirate with the inclusion of Mos Def and transformed their eventual manifestation into Black Star, thwarting their initial bid for acclaim. While Kweli's stardom may have been initially eclipsed by his more charismatic cohort, Mos Def, Train of Thought houses enough merit to establish Talib as one of this generation's most poetic MCs. Kweli is a rare MC, as his lyricism resounds with a knowledge that transcends his still tender age. He does not aspire to reprogram the masses with this album, just rehabilitate them, as he laments on "The Blast": "They ask me what I'm writing for/I'm writing to show you what we fighting for." In an effort to celebrate life, Kweli breaks down hip-hop's obsession with death on "Good Mourning" and "Too Late." But it is his varied lyrical content that is most inspiring, effortlessly transitioning from the poignant circle-of-life epic "For Women" to the rugged "Some Kind of Wonderful" and "Down for the Count," featuring Rah Digga and Xzibit.

Tracks : Experience dedication/ Move somethin’/ Some kind of wonderful/ The blast (Feat. Vinia Mojica)/ This means you Feat. Mos Def/ Too late/ Too late Feat. Res/ Memories live/ African dream/ Down for the count Feat. Rah Digga & Xzibit/ Name of the game/ Ghetto afterlife Feat. Kool G Rap/ On my way/ Love language Feat. Les Nubians/ Love speakeasy/ Soul rebels/ Eternalists/ Big Nel from DaNatti/ Touch you Feat. Piakhan & Supa Dav West/ Good mourning/ Expansion outro/ For women.

There are a few light spindle marks on labels. Records have some light scuff marks that cause a few light crackles and are in Excellent condition. Cover is in Near Mint condition.

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