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Vibrate Higher
- A Rap Story
- Narrated by: Talib Kweli
- Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins
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Summary
This program is read by the author.
From one of the most lyrically gifted, socially conscious rappers of the past twenty years, Vibrate Higher is a firsthand account of hip-hop as a political force
Before Talib Kweli became a world-renowned hip hop artist, he was a Brooklyn kid who liked to cut class, spit rhymes, and wander the streets of Greenwich Village with a motley crew of artists, rappers, and DJs who found hip hop more inspiring than their textbooks (much to the chagrin of the educator parents who had given their son an Afrocentric name in hope of securing for him a more traditional sense of pride and purpose). Kweli’s was the first generation to grow up with hip hop as established culture - a genre of music that has expanded to include its own pantheon of heroes, rich history and politics, and distinct worldview.
Eventually, childhood friendships turned into collaborations and Kweli gained notoriety as a rapper in his own right. From collaborating with some of hip hop’s greatest - including Mos Def, Common, Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, and Kendrick Lamar- to selling books out of the oldest African-American bookstore in Brooklyn, and ultimately leaving his record label and taking control of his own recording career, Kweli tells the winding, always compelling story of the people and events that shaped his own life as well as the culture of hip hop which informs American culture at large.
Vibrate Higher illuminates Talib Kweli’s upbringing and artistic success, but so too does it give life to hip hop as a political force - one that galvanized the Movement for Black Lives, and serves a continual channel for resistance against the rising tide of white nationalism.
A Macmillan Audio production from Farrar, Straus and Giroux
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- Anonymous User
- 04-01-24
Great Adventure
A great adventure about the life of a man who was living through interesting times. Shaped by his experience, Kweli shares insights in to his storied life and culturally rich upbringing. Very enjoyable!
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- Karl Wilson
- 21-02-21
Loved it!
Especially the Twitter chapter which took me back to an Instagram exchange between Talib and the late great Ty.
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- Raymond
- 10-06-21
Talib = Student
A great book that captures more than just the biography of an MC but also incorporates philosophy,politics, economics identity & spirituality.
Tailb Kweli is a real student of life
Jazakallahkhair
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- Music fan 78
- 11-04-22
Masterful
Insightful, honest and compelling. I loved Kweli before this book and love him even more after it.
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- MorDan Words
- 14-09-22
Thoroughly enjoyed!
Talib's story is compelling and a thorough education on how Hip-hop can positively change 1's life and those around him. He's gone from New York Streets to Cuba them the White House. Loved this book and glad O chose the audio format and heard it from Talib himself.
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