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Talib Kweli is arguably the most accessible alternative rapper. Throughout his extensive career, Kweli has had glimmers of mainstream success with songs like “Get By” and “Never Been in Love,” but for the most part he has remained under the casual listener’s radar, while his lyricism has been championed by Hip Hop heads and hipsters alike.

Basia never had too many hits, racking up only three charting singles on the Top 100 ("Time and Tide," "New Day for You," "Cruising for Bruising"), but Clear Horizon: The Best of Basia remains an engaging listen nevertheless, because it balances those hits with strong album tracks and forgotten singles. Unlike many artists with a handful of hits, Basia made fully realized albums, but since none of them were drastically dissimilar in style, this compilation works very well. Not only is it the ideal choice for the curious and casual fan, it is truly entertaining for the hardcore fan, since it rounds up all the best cuts on one disc.