Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek, fresh off  the Reflection Eternal reunion, did a string of shows at The Blue Note earlier this year (much like his buddy Mos Def did).  Backed by a live band, featuring Daru Jones on drums among others, the shows were fantastic and it was especially great to hear Hi-Tek’s beats performed by a dope live band.  But Tekzilla was no slouch at these shows as he was busy at work on a drum machine all night long.  While all the Train of Thought (and new songs) sounded great, one of the standouts personally was “Memories Live”.  The smooth, mellow vibes translated beautifully with added soulful, jazzy guitar licks providing another layer to the beat.  Reflection Eternal’s new album album, tentatively titled Trainspotting, is expected to hit shelves this summer.

Reflection Eternal - “Memories Live” @ The Blue Note, NYC 3-11-09

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