Talib Kweli and 9th Wonder are two of the most respected names in independent hip-hop.
The two are finally linking up for a project titled “Indie 500,” though judging by the tracklist, it appears to be more of a compilation than an actual album.
When the album was announced, many probably assumed that Kweli would be handling most of the mic duties, while 9th Wonder would be producing a bulk of the tracks. That is not the case.
9th Wonder only produces four tracks on the 13-song project, but those songs do look impressive. On one of the tracks, Talib Kweli will be joined by Slug (of Atmosphere) and Pharoahe Monch.
“Indie 500″ has impressive cast of both rappers and producers including Nottz, Hi-Tek, Rapsody, Khrysis, Brother Ali and others.
The project will be released on Nov. 6.
Here’s the full tracklist to Talib Kweli and 9th Wonder’s “Indie 500″ album:
1. Which Side Are You On (Feat. Tef Poe and Kendra Ross) (Produced By Nottz)
2. Every Ghetto (Feat. Rapsody) (Produced By Hi-Tek)
3. Pay Ya Dues (Feat. Problem and Bad Lucc) (Produced By Eric G)
4. Lo-Fi (Feat. NIKO IS) (Produced By Khrysis)
5. Prego (Feat. Pharoahe Monch and Slug From Atmosphere) (Produced By 9th Wonder)
6. Life Ahead Of Me (Feat. Rapsody) (Produced By 9th Wonder)
7. Great Day In The Mourning (Feat. Add 2) (Produced By 9th Wonder)
8. Don’t Be Afraid (Feat. Rapsody, Problem and Bad Lucc) (Produced By 9th Wonder)
9. These Waters (Feat. K’Valentine, NIKO IS, Chris Rob and Jessica Care Moore) (Produced By Nottz)
10. King S*** (Feat. NIKO IS and GQ) (Produced By E. Jones)
11. Bangers (Feat. MK Asante and Halo) (Produced By Nottz)
12. Technicolor Easels (Feat. NIKO IS) (Produced By Khrysis)
13. Understand (Feat. Brother Ali and Planet Asia) (Produced By Khrysis)
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