Reflection Eternal, the duo formed by Brooklyn rapper Talib Kweli and Cincinnati producer Hi-Tek, was once one of indie hip-hop’s leading lights. Kweli (pictured, left) and Hi-Tek (right) have worked together here and there since Reflection Eternal’s acclaimed 2000 debut, but it’s taken a decade for them to regroup for their second full album. Wait no longer: Reflection Eternal’s Revolutions Per Minute arrives in stores this Tuesday, May 18 (pre-order link) — and you can stream the whole thing exclusively at the Music Mix right now.
Hit the jump to hear Revolutions Per Minute in its entirety for free (some NSFW language), including collaborations with Estelle, Bun B, Mos Def, Jay Electronica, and J. Cole. (The last three show up together on super-posse cut “Just Begun.” Now that’s just showing off.) Give it a spin and let us know what you think.
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Amazing!
Definite paradigm shift…this is that hotness!!!
I have been waiting for a good hip hop album for way too long… Thank you!
Respect!! This is what we love their music for rite?
my main inspiration!!! cant belive RE: is back!!!
BIG TINGS! Hope it carries the soul and passion as the first Reflection.
homie413 on April 13, 2009 Wow, WHAT?! OMG! I can’t believe she was in Ave Q!! How was she? I can’t find any clips with her in it.
HOLY SH*T THIS IS THE BOMB! Support real music, cop this Tuesday folks!!
Sooooooooooo …Now
Let’s shiver on the 11th track … “Ballad of The Black Gold” ! … Lyrics to swallow … Ears to blow …
city playground need a wicked video i love this track please please!!! the level of your lyrics is impeccable school them fake ass rappers u’re the baddest MC IN THIS WORLD!!!!! i said it!!!!!!!