Hip-hop artist Talib Kweli performs two shows for the Dare 2 Dream benefit at House of Blues

Many who listen to and are fans of Talib Kweli aren't always sure how to pronounce his name (he has a great song, "The Blast," that breaks it down). But his style (and lyrics that say "came to rock the party" while giving a philosophical message at the same time) is well known. With so much solo success in the last eight years, it's easy to forget Kweli's early days with hip-hop partner Mos Def as Black Star. That is until you listen to the duo's Rawkus Records compilation, and it all comes b...

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