before going independent with his own label javotti media, talib kweli released albums through several major labels, including geffen,warner bros., and capitol. talib kwelis previous albums have included guest appearances by the likes of kendrick lamar, mary j. blige, rick ross, norah jones,kanye west, justin timberlake, jay electronica, miguel, waka flocka flame, john legend, nelly, will.i.am, bilal, common, busta rhymes, curren$y, robert glasper, big k.r.i.t., and many more.

del the funky homosapien and amp live have teamed for gate 13. the full-length collaborative album pairs the hieroglyphics veteran and grammy nominee with the zion i and unified highway co-founder. after working together during amp’s authorized radiohead remix project, these friends from their oakland days embark on 15 tracks that fuse hip-hop, funk, edm, and more, with guests including goapele and eligh. as they explore their overlapping chemistry and challenging music to a new place, this album may be another portal into something progressive, futuristic, and fun.