This yr, I saved listening to Talib Kweli’s voice on a catchy Christmas tune being utilized in Amazon Prime advertisements. The tune isn’t unhealthy in any respect, but it surely raised a couple of questions. First, is that basically Talib? Second, is that this his new profession transfer? And third, does this align along with his staunch political views? Effectively, the rapper addressed it—on the brand new app Blue Sky! As you may know, Talib isn’t energetic on Instagram or Twitter anymore. Truthfully, he might 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 venture.
Anyway, right here’s what the Brooklyn rap grasp needed to say:
“Each vacation season individuals congratulate me on having my tune utilized in an Amazon advert, aside from this season… as a result of the individuals 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 seems like me. 🤷🏾♂️”
Oh, and do you know Amazon employees are on strike? They mainly stated, “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 individuals.” I can’t lie—I kind 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 bought the reality.”
Talib: “Bro, issa epidemic lol.”
You’ll be able to observe Talib on Blue Sky App right here: @talibkweli.bsky.social
And observe 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!
