Raise your hand if you predicted seeing Bow Wow in the booth with Talib Kweli. No, seriously. The former cornered the tween R&B/Rap duet market to the point that he dubbed himself “Mr. 106 & Park,”—not exactly the distinction that earns you approval on the block. On the other side of this pairing, Kweli has been pigeonholed so much by fans of thought-provoking rhymes that he’s tentatively called his next album Prisoner of Consciousness.
“Working with Talib is definitely a pleasure,” Bow Wow said. During a break from filming Madea’s Big Happy Family, Bow Wow hit a Brooklyn studio with his ever-present videographer, Rico da Crook, to document the experience. “It’s an opportunity to work with a legend and just learn from him, and it’s definitely special. I think the record that we did together is perfect. It couldn’t be better.”
The seemingly unlikely duo of Bow Wow and Talib shared some mutual respect for each other as well as what one could assume is a mutual disdain for people’s preconceived notions about their mic skills. Bow Wow touted his upgraded delivery prior to the session; a delivery that Kweli confirmed has improved during their meeting.
After a similar pairing with Gucci Mane 
in 2010, Kweli challenged fans and critics who weren’t feeling his unorthodox collab, saying, “They pay so much attention to what they perceive to be negative, based on a limited world view, that they miss the positive, even when it’s right in their face.”
For his part, Bow Wow was visibly thrilled. The word “legend” was thrown around several times in regard to Kweli. He said the possible tracklist for his upcoming eighth album, Underrated, has been narrowed down to about 25 songs. Bow Wow added that the as-yet untitled Kweli collaboration is “definitely going on” the album.
Talib Kweli played his self with this one. But at least he can have fun with the big check he will get for selling his soul.LMAO. Talib Kweli is overrated anyways he is monotone, has a stiff delivery and is lirikally ok at best.
Truthman probably wakes up every morning yearning to blow the cocks of rappers like: Gucci Mane, Wacka Flocka Flame, Soulja Boi, etc. Shut the fuck up with your bullshit truthman pack your bags and get the fuck outta here
You are what is wrong in the world. Always criticizing! So what if they did a collaboration, it may turn out to be a banger, but you are so mad that your mo-ped won’t start that you just have to hate today.
Anyone can see the frustration in your words. You’re mad at Kweli because he’s done a track with Bow Wow. I hate it when people are so ingorant and too dumb to appreciate other forms of hip hop. Talib has worked with mainstream aritsts and will continue to do so. Get over it.
Truthman sounds like one of those bitter ass backpackers people usually make fun of one here.
That beat is crazy….
I’m glad to see artist from the “underground” working with the “mainstream”. Kill the hate, Bow is as much Hip Hop as Talib is and niggas need to bridge the gap. Shout Out to Bun B…
I REMEMBER WHEN LIL BOW WOW FIRST CAME OUT, SO DUDE CAN’T LIE AND ACT HARD LIKE HE FROM THE HOOD AND SHIT.
It’s a beautiful thing. Thats what we need. A balance in Hip Hop. Yeah I don’t like Gucci Maine but when I found out he did a collabo with Talib Kweli I was surprised. The industry seems to keep Underground & mainstream seperated from eachother. What I’m saying is for all the Bow Wow fans who never heard of Talib Kweli may end up being a fan. That will give Talib more exposure.
thats the truth
I know hip hop needs a balance, but this is definitely an imbalance. Bow Wow is a gimmick and always will be. Career started becuz of the little girls liked him and da brat writing for him. Now a balance would be two good emcees, different styles is balance.
not that suprising, as mos says, talib can hang w/ any rapper
exactly….he’s getting all excited thinking hes a good rapper….NAHHHH
hehe this is real lol oh shit man talib who you gonna hang with next waka flocka and brick squad 101 or whatever the hell they call themselves nah nah nah how about oj da juice man shit i heard you know hammer haha its all good though i would hate to hear one side of talib but damn talib you going for the best…..of the worst
Bow wow go harder in the booth than most these new rappers
At 2:45 i wish i was bow wow, lucky fuck workin with a legend LOL
dissing joe buddens ,jay z , an others –http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09MCHnAKH7c-
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Okay, this came as a bit of a shock to me as well. I’d never fathom these 2 on a joint together, but i want to hear it 1st before taking judgement.
If Bow Wow would stop acting ghetto like that I might actually try and take him seriously.
Dude’s been having real money since he was 10, so why’s he acting like some hard core punk who never had shit?
You can’t just change your demeanor and act like that’s how you always been when you’ve been in the world’s eye since you were young.
I hope he starts acting like himself because he looks like he’s thinking about ever little thing he does too much. You can tell he wants to clown sometimes here and there but he holds himself back because he wants to be a hard ass.
Stop that shit and you’ll start getting some real respect..
talib sticks to his roots of spittin fire and being competitive and innovative, but he also doesn’t hate on people in the industry who may have a different style from him but still can bring a sound that’s listenable. it’s all about unity.
do poeple forget that two of kweli’s best tracks are songs he did with fabolous and style p?
no.but fab and styles p dont suck donkey dicks like fairy ass bow wow.bow wow got finure banged by some bodygaurds on a tour bus.dont forget that home slice, ya digggggg.oh yeah ABOVE THE LAW dissed him in “black superman”.
fabolous sounds faggy
Bow Wow is fukin horrible…Still is always will be talking bout underrated…Bring his ass down here to the Fla. And well murder his ass in them lame ass lyrics…FAKE ASS Nigga..Now as far as Talib, Mos Def ,Dead prez. Thats real real hip hop
i knew before i even clicked this link that all the comments would be Bow Wow sucked. Unless you have accomplished what he has, id advise you to stfu and move to the side.
who care about little “bow wow” and fu ck fame!
I have no problem with Talib doing a record with Bow Wow. I’m very open to different possibilities. I always give things a chance before I form an opinion. I do think that Bow Wow does have a little bit of talent hidden in there. Gucci Mane is a different story though. Gucci Mane is just the wackest of the wack,..AND he sucker punches women in the face. You do a song with a guy, that means you’re co-signing him…and I think that it was a bad look for Talib. I mean, even on the song, he completely embarrasses Gucci. If you’re Talib, you can’t make a song like “Hater Players”, and then make a song with someone who is just blatantly wack. Just my opinion on things…I’ll give this Bow Wow track a shot though.
army movie?lil bow wow?..ahaha..self intros are gay.wizzzzle!!! i would cut a sick ass smelly fart if i was rolling in that gay ass ride.trying to kick knowledge to talib …”webby shit”..
SELL OUT! there is no way in hell i believe that Talib has any form of respect for bow wo’s so called musical talent..I dont hate Bow wow but his music is for Children. Talib great Emcee but really this gos against everything he says he belives in in his rhymes.
When have you ever heard Talib say he would never do songs with the likes of Bow Wow? You don’t know the dynamics of song creation. You would be the same type to not get Talib’s album cause you think you know what it’s gonna sound like.
I’m not hating here, but I can’t be the only one who noticed that Talib completely blew Gucci out of the water. To the extent that it doesn’t sound like they have any chemistry…
Wat the fuck
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