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Music: Talib Kweli

In October, acclaimed rapper Talib Kweli was in the Queen City for a reunion show with Reflection Eternal, his duo project with renowned Cincinnati-based DJ/producer/artist Hi-Tek. This week, Kweli returns to the area to perform as a DJ.

By Mike Breen on Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 3:00 pm

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Talib Kweli

In October, acclaimed rapper Talib Kweli was in the Queen City for a reunion show with Reflection Eternal, his duo project with renowned Cincinnati-based DJ/producer/artist Hi-Tek. This week, Kweli returns to the area to perform as a DJ. For Kweli’s visit to The Drinkery, the rapper/DJ will be joined by Brazilian-born/Florida-based MC NIKO IS, who is the latest artist signed to Kweli’s label Javotti Media (which released Kweli’s latest album, Gravitas). Rounding out Thursday’s bill are local Hip Hop/Funk/Soul artist Aida Chakra, excellent Cincy MC Santino Corleon and Chicago’s K’Valentine.

9 p.m. Thursday. $15; $20 at the door. The Drinkery, 1150 Main St., Over-the-Rhine, drinkeryotr.com.

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