"The Proud", One of the Most Famous Song from Talib Kweli

Brooklyn's Talib Kweli, a Hip Hop artist who is not afraid to tell in his songs what he feels and convey his message is one of the most respected rappers in the Culture of Hip Hop. I choose his song called "The Pride" from his latest album "Quality" and found it the best song lyrically I heard for a long time. The song, "The Proud," outweighs any spokesperson or presidents' words on civil rights issues haunting the country of USA (and others). This music is truly the voice of the people. In the album cover Talib writes, "This song is inspired by the real life events." He explains that, "The verses are conversations," that he has with himself and that he prays that his observations "create discussion that leads to truth and action that frees" his people. …