This 12 months, I stored listening to Talib Kweli’s voice on a catchy Christmas tune being utilized in Amazon Prime advertisements. The tune isn’t dangerous in any respect, nevertheless it raised just a few questions. First, is that basically Talib? Second, is that this his new profession transfer? And third, does this align together with his staunch political opinions? Properly, the rapper addressed it—on the brand new app Blue Sky! As you may know, Talib isn’t lively on Instagram or Twitter anymore. Truthfully, he may need been forward of the curve since each platforms are mainly trash now. Blue Sky is sort of a extra liberal model of Elon Musk’s newest undertaking.
Anyway, right here’s what the Brooklyn rap grasp needed to say:
“Each vacation season folks congratulate me on having my tune utilized in an Amazon advert, apart from this season… as a result of the folks I’m round help the strike.
Right here’s the factor tho… I’ve by no means had a tune utilized in an Amazon advert. That’s not me. That’s simply somebody who feels like me. 🤷🏾♂️”
Oh, and do you know Amazon staff are on strike? They mainly mentioned, “We’ll strike when Santa wants us essentially the most.” (Try extra on that right here: Amazon Staff Strike).
Anyway, Talib made it clear: “I’m with the folks.” I can’t lie—I form of want it was him on that tune, although.
In a short chat with Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur, Talib joked about how the confusion over this Christmas tune was getting out of hand:
Jigsaw: “I used to be going to ask you about this, however I Shazam’ed the tune and obtained the reality.”
Talib: “Bro, issa epidemic lol.”
You may comply with Talib on Blue Sky App right here: @talibkweli.bsky.social
And comply with Jigsaw at: @chuckcreekmur.bsky.social. By the best way, get at Grouchy Greg and AllHipHop!
I’m not hopping on any extra of those platforms! I used to be on MySpace at one level!
(P.S. I nonetheless have my account: MySpace – theillseed)
Oh and right here is that tune. LOL!