Reflection Eternal “Ballad of the Black Gold” from Sam Ellison on Vimeo. Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek’s “Ballad of the Black Gold” gets a well-timed video release, taken from Revolutions Per Minute, in stores now. Directed by Sam Ellison.

Stones Throw mysteriously releases this Kweli + MED collaboration with the statement: “Possibly from the forthcoming MED album.  We’ll be announcing more about this project in coming weeks.” Enjoy it now, either way. Listen: MED + Talib Kweli – “Classic” (MP3) MED + Talib Kweli – “Classic” (MP3) (MP3) (Right Click & Save)

Reflection Eternal (Hi-Tek and Talib Kweli) talk to Hard Knock TV’s Devi Dev about new album Revolutions Per Minute, How and why they formed the group, the meaning of the album title, the significance of the song Ballad of the Black Gold and how its so relevant to the Louisiana Oil Spill and Obama’s take [cont.]

On the day of the release of “Revolutions Per Minute”, AOL caught up with the Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek in Los Angeles — where Kweli dwells part-time — and shadowed them as they ran around town, making promotional television and radio appearances, in support of their new record.

You have to love this industry. Babygrande released their own Reflection Eternal LP on May 25th, comprised of collected works from Hi-Tek’s work with the label. This dropped the same day as Revolutions Per Minute. Tracklist: 1. Time Is Now – Hi-Tek, Reflection Eternal (Hi-Tek & Talib Kweli) 2. Power, Money & Influence – Guru, [cont.]

Ten years ago, Talib Kweli and DJ Hi-Tek helped define the face of Rawkus Records, as well as the indie hip-hop movement, with their self-titled debut LP, also known as Train of Thought. Arguably a hip-hop classic, this magnum opus captured the essence of the one producer / one emcee team up, much like classic [cont.]

Talib Kweli + Hi-Tek perform “Ballad Of The Black Gold”, backed up by The Roots. Taken from the album, Revolutions Per Minute, available now. Nice lyric change up – shout out to BP, heh……

New Court Dunn directed clip from the album Revolutions Per Minute, in stores now.

New track from Kweli, going in over the situation in AZ. Surprised a track hasnt come out until now. Check it out below. Talib Kweli – “Papers Please” (MP3)

Real shit right here….. Talib rocks stages, stadiums, and intimate in stores at real record shops. Revolutions Per Minute in stores now.

First entry from Heze’s upcoming Conscious Porn LP (nice title), which will also feature Mos Def, Pharoahe Monch, Talib Kweli, Bahamadia, Raheem Devaughn, Cody Chestnutt, Bilal, Phonte, and more, with production by Steve McKie (Estelle, Jill Scott) and Street Orchestra (Baby Blak, Eshon Burgundy). The album is due this August on SoulSpazm Records. LISTEN: Hezekiah [cont.]

New drop from Revolutions Per Minute.Just another butter track from Kweli and Hi-Tek.Revolutions Per Minute is stores May 18th. LISTEN: Reflection Eternal – “Ballad of The Black Gold”

Back for its 7th year, the “2010 VH1 Hip Hop Honors” will celebrate the achievements of hip hop with a little southern twist. This year, the showwill celebrate the music, the influence and the artists from The South. Previously announced, Jermaine Dupri, J Prince of Rap-A-Lot Records, Luther “Luke” Campbell and The 2 Live Crew, [cont.]

The latest from Reflection Eternal’s reunion LP, Revolutions Per Minute, dropping May 18th (along with everything else in the world).

Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek speak on the new album, directed by Mark Carranceja of Noisemaker Media.

Blacksmith Entertainment releases this officially sanctioned Kweli mixtape in anticipation for Reflection Eternal’s Revolutions Per Minute, hitting stores May 18th. Talib Kweli + DJ Chaps – “Early Mourning Signs” (Mixtape)

While the lead single, “Midnight Hour” (feat. Estelle) plays in the background. Revolutions Per Minute in stores on May 18th.

Dope album cover + dope album title = dope album? We’ll know for sure on May 18th.

Interviewer Kayvon does not know who Hi-Tek is, and assumes he is Tech 9ine. Hilarity ensues.

Here we go with a new Laudz remix from DJ K.O., Talib Kweli, Torae and John Robinson. This track will appear on the upcoming album The Nicest-Indie Hip-Hop, Vol. 2. which hits iTunes tomorrow. The original track is from DJ K.O.’s Picture This album. DJ K.O. + Talib Kweli + Torae + John Robinson – [cont.]