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One of hip-hop’s highly charged and talented rap MC’s Talib Kweli will release his new CD "Right About Now...," thru KOCH Records and Blacksmith Music on November 22^nd.

The album features fellow hip-hop and rap artists Jean Grae, Mos Def, Papoose and others also features 12 all new tracks. The first singles "Who Got It," produced by Kareem Riggs, and "Fly That Knot" are reacting simultaneously at urban radio right now.

Kweli states, "''Right About Now'' sums up this project. Usually when my music comes out, the people hear where I was a year ago. This project represents where I am right now."

Rap artist Talib Kweli is currently co-headlining The Breed Love Odyssey Tour (sponsored by PlayStation and House of Blues) with Mos Def. The national tour continues through the end of the year and also features Jean Grae, Pharoahe Monch and Medina Green.

Kweli is a member of legendary groups Black Star (with Mos Def) and Reflection Eternal (with super producer Hi-Tek), as well as a successful solo artist, and has established himself as one of the most skilled artists in hip-hop today. Kweli ranks among the most respected MCs in the game -- even garnering reverence from multi-platinum artist Jay-Z in his song "Moment of Clarity" on the platinum release "The Black Album."

With lyrics that range from the classic battle rap to emotionally charged, socially conscious commentary, Kweli is an intelligent wordsmith who has the knack for bridging the gaps between hip-hop fans of all types. With the respect of his colleagues and hip-hop fans around the world, this new release is sure to be a favorite.

The track listing for "Right About Now...":

1.  Right About Now

2.  Drugs, Basketball & Rap feat. Planet Asia & Phil The Agony

3.  Who Got It

4.  Fly That Knot

5.  Ms. Hill

6.  Flash Gordon

7.  Supreme Supreme feat. Mos Def

8.  The Beast feat. Papoose

9.  Roll Of Me

10. Rock On

11. Where Ya Gonna Run (Jean Grae feat. Talib Kweli)

12. Two & Two

The Breed Odyssey Tour Dates are:

October 30          San Francisco, CA   Mezzanine

October 31, Nov 1   Santa Cruz, CA      Catalyst

November 3          Los Angeles, CA     Gibson Amphitheater

November 4          Anaheim, CA         House of Blues

November 5          San Diego, CA       House of Blues

November 6          Las Vegas, NV       House of Blues

November 7          Phoenix, AZ         Marquee Theater

November 10, 11     Denver, CO          Ogden Theater

November 13         Austin, TX          Stubbs

November 14         Houston, TX         Hush

November 15         Dallas, TX          Black Forrest Theater

November 17         Hempstead, NY       Hofstra University*

November 18         Pittsburgh, PA      Carnegie Mellon University*

November 19         Atlanta, GA         Earthlink Live

November 20         Tampa, FL           Masquerade

November 21         Gainesville, FL     Univ. of Floriday

November 23         Ft. Lauderdale, FL  Revolution

November 24         Orlando, FL         House of Blues

November 25, 26     Washington, DC      9:30 Club

November 27         Atlantic City, NJ   House of Blues

November 29         New Haven, CT       Toad's Place

November 30         Providence, RI      Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel

December 1          Boston, MA          Roxy

December 2          Northampton, MA     tbd

December 3          Toronto, ONT        tbd

December 4          Cleveland, OH       House of Blues

December 6          Indianapolis, IN    tbd

December 7          Milwaukee, WI       tbd

December 8          Champaign, IL       tbd

December 9          Chicago, IL         House of Blues

December 11         Detroit, MI         tbd

December 12         Philadelphia, PA    Electric Factory Ballroom

December 13         New York, NY        Roseland

*Talib Kweli solo dates