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KOCH Records to Release New CD by Talib Kweli; "Right About Now..." to Be Released on November 22nd

Album Includes 12 Brand New Tracks and Features Jean Grae and Mos Def

KOCH Records and Blacksmith Music announce the release of a new CD by talented MC, Talib Kweli. "Right About Now...," the new CD with 12 all new tracks. "Right About Now..." features Jean Grae, Mos Def, Papoose and more, and will be released on November 22nd, 2005. The first singles "Who Got It," produced by Kareem Riggs, and "Fly That Knot" are reacting simultaneously at urban radio right now.

Kweli states, "'Right About Now' sums up this project. Usually when my music comes out, the people hear where I was a year ago. This project represents where I am right now."

Talib Kweli is currently co-headlining The Breed Love Odyssey Tour (sponsored by PlayStation and House of Blues) with Mos Def. The national tour continues through the end of the year and also features Jean Grae, Pharoahe Monch and Medina Green.

Kweli is a member of legendary groups Black Star (with Mos Def) and Reflection Eternal (with super producer Hi-Tek), as well as a successful solo artist, and has established himself as one of the most skilled artists in hip-hop today. Kweli ranks among the most respected MCs in the game -- even garnering reverence from multi-platinum artist Jay-Z in his song "Moment of Clarity" on the platinum release "The Black Album."

With lyrics that range from the classic battle rap to emotionally charged, socially conscious commentary, Kweli is an intelligent wordsmith who has the knack for bridging the gaps between hip-hop fans of all types. With the respect of his colleagues and hip-hop fans around the world, this new release is sure to be a favorite.

The track listing for "Right About Now...":

1.  Right About Now
2.  Drugs, Basketball & Rap feat. Planet Asia & Phil The Agony
3.  Who Got It
4.  Fly That Knot
5.  Ms. Hill
6.  Flash Gordon
7.  Supreme Supreme feat. Mos Def
8.  The Beast feat. Papoose
9.  Roll Of Me
10. Rock On
11. Where Ya Gonna Run (Jean Grae feat. Talib Kweli)
12. Two & Two


The Breed Odyssey Tour Dates are:

October 30          San Francisco, CA   Mezzanine
October 31, Nov 1   Santa Cruz, CA      Catalyst
November 3          Los Angeles, CA     Gibson Amphitheater
November 4          Anaheim, CA         House of Blues
November 5          San Diego, CA       House of Blues
November 6          Las Vegas, NV       House of Blues
November 7          Phoenix, AZ         Marquee Theater
November 10, 11     Denver, CO          Ogden Theater
November 13         Austin, TX          Stubbs
November 14         Houston, TX         Hush
November 15         Dallas, TX          Black Forrest Theater
November 17         Hempstead, NY       Hofstra University*
November 18         Pittsburgh, PA      Carnegie Mellon University*
November 19         Atlanta, GA         Earthlink Live
November 20         Tampa, FL           Masquerade
November 21         Gainesville, FL     Univ. of Floriday
November 23         Ft. Lauderdale, FL  Revolution
November 24         Orlando, FL         House of Blues
November 25, 26     Washington, DC      9:30 Club
November 27         Atlantic City, NJ   House of Blues
November 29         New Haven, CT       Toad's Place
November 30         Providence, RI      Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel
December 1          Boston, MA          Roxy
December 2          Northampton, MA     tbd
December 3          Toronto, ONT        tbd
December 4          Cleveland, OH       House of Blues
December 6          Indianapolis, IN    tbd
December 7          Milwaukee, WI       tbd
December 8          Champaign, IL       tbd
December 9          Chicago, IL         House of Blues
December 11         Detroit, MI         tbd
December 12         Philadelphia, PA    Electric Factory Ballroom
December 13         New York, NY        Roseland

*Talib Kweli solo dates

About KOCH Records

KOCH Records is a division of KOCH Entertainment, the fastest-growing music company and the market leader among independents in North America. The KOCH Entertainment corporate umbrella encompasses the KOCH Records label, KOCH Vision home video, KOCH Music Publishing and KOCH Entertainment Distribution with operations in both the U.S. and Canada. KOCH Records proudly claims the largest number of Billboard charting albums among independents for each of the last four years (2001-2004). For additional info on the KOCH Records label and its roster of artists, please visit www.kochrecords.com.

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