Radio Silence (Talib Kweli album)

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Radio Silence
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Studio album by
Talib Kweli
ReleasedNovember 17, 2017
Genre Hip hop
Length47:23
Label Javotti Media
Producer Talib Kweli (exec.), Abjo, J. LBS, J. Rhodes, Kaytranada, Lord Quest, Mr. Carmack, Oh No, Quincey Tones, Robert Glasper, Samuel Truth, The Alchemist
Talib Kweli chronology
Fuck the Money
(2015)		Radio Silence
(2017)

Radio Silence is the eighth solo studio album by American rapper Talib Kweli. [1] It was released on November 17, 2017, through Talib's Javotti Media.

Contents

The album was preceded by four promotional audio releases: "Let It Roll", [2] "She's My Hero", [3] "Heads Up Eyes Open" featuring Rick Ross and Yummy Bingham, [4] and "Traveling Light" featuring Anderson .Paak. [5] "Heads Up Eyes Open" saw a video release prior to the album's release date [6] while the video for "Traveling Light" was released on November 17. [7]

The album's other guests include Jay Electronica, Waka Flocka Flame, Amber Coffman, Bilal, and Robert Glasper. [8]

This is Talib's fifth solo studio album released under his Javotti Media record label. [9]

Background

Talib Kweli first publicly mentioned that he was working on Radio Silence in 2016. [10] Since the announcement, Talib released Fuck The Money [11] and The Seven, a collaborative effort with Styles P of the Lox.

Track listing

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Radio Silence by Javotti Media.

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."The Magic Hour"T. Greene, D. Maman The Alchemist 2:21
2."Traveling Light" (featuring Anderson Paak)T. Greene, B. Paak, K. Celestin Kaytranada 4:31
3."All of Us" (featuring Jay Electronica and Yummy Bingham)T. Greene, E. Allah, E.Bingham, T. Samuela, G. Anders, E. RuffaloSamuel Truth5:40
4."She's My Hero"T. Greene, M. Jackson Oh No 2:54
5."Chips" (featuring Waka Flocka Flame)T. Greene, C. Van Queen, J. Malfurs, J. Rhodes J. Rhodes 3:28
6."Knockturnal"T. Greene, J. PoundsJ. Lbs4:03
7."Radio Silence" (featuring Amber Coffman and Myka 9)T. Greene, A. Coffman, M. Troy, A. Carmack, A. NashMr. Carmack & Abjo5:47
8."The One I Love" (featuring BJ The Chicago Kid and Frederic Yonnet)T. Greene, B. Sledge, S. McCaffrey, S. SisayQuincey Tones5:07
9."Head Up Eyes Open" (featuring Rick Ross and Yummy Bingham)T. Greene, J. Rhodes, W. Roberts, E. BinghamJ. Rhodes4:23
10."Let It Roll"T. Greene J. NuamahLord Quest2:53
11."Write at Home" (featuring Datcha, Bilal, and Robert Glasper)T. Greene, R. Glasper, D. MageranoRobert Glasper6:23

Sources

  1. ↑ Nguyen, Dean Van. "Talib Kewli: Radio Silence Album Review". Pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
  2. ↑ Kyle, Eustice. "Talib Kweli Releases "Radio Silence" LP". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
  3. ↑ Saponara, Michael. "Talib Kweli Returns With New Album 'Radio Silence' Featuring Rick Ross, Jay Electronica & Anderson .Paak". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
  4. ↑ Robertson, Darryl. "Talib Kweli Uplifts The People on "Heads Up Eyes Open" Feat. Rick Ross And Yummy Bingham". Vibe. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
  5. ↑ Bolling, Louis. "'Traveling Light,' Talib Kweli collaborates with a world-class collective of creatives". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
  6. ↑ Reed, Ryan. "Watch Talib Kweli's Stirring 'Heads Up Eyes Open' Video With Rick Ross". RollingStone.com. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
  7. ↑ Staff, Noisey UK. "Talib Kweli Teams Up with Anderson .Paak on "Traveling Light"". Noisey. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
  8. ↑ ""Radio Silence" by Talib Kewli". Genius. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
  9. ↑ "Javotti Media". Javotti Media. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
  10. ↑ Preezy. "20 of the Best Lyrics from Talib Kweli's 'Radio Silence' Album". XXL Magazine. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
  11. ↑ Smith, Trevor. "Download Talib Kewli's Free Album, "Fuck The Money"". Hot New Hip Hop. Retrieved 2017-11-29.

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