Talib Kweli "The Beautiful Struggle" CD
 
Features
13 Songs
Produced by Rawkus Records
CD
2004
Hip-Hop
Good, Used condition
 
Tracklist
1. Going Hard
2. Back Up Offa Me
3. Broken Glass
4. We Know
5. A game
6. I Try
7. Around My Way
8. We Got The Beat
9. Work It Out
10. Ghetto Show
11. Black Girl Pain
12. Never Been In Love
13. Beautiful Struggle 
 
Released in 2004, The Beautiful Struggle captures Talib Kweli at a pivotal moment in hip-hop—bridging the consciousness of the underground with the polish of mainstream production. The album features a rich lineup of producers, including Kanye West, The Neptunes, Just Blaze, Hi-Tek, Charlemagne, Supa Dave West, and Kwame, each bringing their own texture to Kweli’s sharp lyricism. Tracks like “I Try” (featuring Mary J. Blige) and “Never Been in Love” balance introspection with accessibility, while songs such as “Black Girl Pain” and “We Got the Beat” showcase Kweli’s ongoing commitment to truth-telling and social awareness. Over time, The Beautiful Struggle has grown in esteem as one of Kweli’s most emotionally honest works—a snapshot of an artist wrestling with fame, politics, and identity in the post–golden age of hip-hop. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a new listener discovering real lyricism, The Beautiful Struggle stands as a timeless reminder of why Talib Kweli remains one of the genre’s most respected voices.