Episode 152: A Tribute to Train of Thought by Reflection Eternal

2022-05-17

The 80z Babies pay tribute to Train of Thought by Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli & Hi Tek) released October 17, 2000 on Rawkus Records. Timestamps: (1:15) Initial thoughts on the album. Does it even warrant discussion? (2:43) Where was Yinka? (3:15) Where was Outlaw? (4:30) Was Yinka ever a fan of Talib Kweli? Why does this album not matter? (7:26) Why does this album matter? (9:21) How does Outlaw really feel about Talib Kweli? Is he a top Hip Hop talent? (12:20) What kind of rapper was Outlaw when he was younger? What kind of ...

The 80z Babies pay tribute to Train of Thought by Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli & Hi Tek) released October 17, 2000 on Rawkus Records.

Timestamps:

(1:15) Initial thoughts on the album. Does it even warrant discussion?

(2:43) Where was Yinka?

(3:15) Where was Outlaw?

(4:30) Was Yinka ever a fan of Talib Kweli? Why does this album not matter?

(7:26) Why does this album matter?

(9:21) How does Outlaw really feel about Talib Kweli? Is he a top Hip Hop talent?

(12:20) What kind of rapper was Outlaw when he was younger? What kind of rapper is/was Talib Kweli? What kind of rapper was Yinka when he was younger?

(15:42) Was Talib Kweli ever a star?

(17:15) Critical reception

(19:13) Overarching highlights

(22:10) What is conscious Hip Hop?

(23:57) Overarching lowlights. Does Talib Kweli understand time signature?

(26:18) Track for track analysis.

(1:04:10) Closing thoughts.

Socials:

80z Babies: @the80zbabies

Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz

Outlaw: @outlawbebe

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