Talib Kweli spoke with VladTV about his new album "Gravitas," and how he hopes that his newest work will "add value to Hip-Hop."  

He then addressed the topic of many mainstream artists having similar sounds and saying the same type of lyrics in their songs, and how rappers making music with a conscious message will last longer than those making simple club bangers.  He advised fellow artists to never follow trends, but stick to what is true to them in order to make the best music possible.