: The original concept song for the album, recorded years prior to the full project's completion. "You Are My Everything" (feat. Ayanna Irish) : A collaboration with frequent partner Ayanna Irish. "Greensleeves"

The wait for "Holy Daze" is almost over. Get ready to experience the latest masterpiece from Talib Kweli.

Talib Kweli , a cornerstone of conscious hip-hop, continues to challenge the industry's release norms. While many fans have been searching for a file, the reality of this project is more interesting than a simple leak. Holy Daze was officially released on December 21, 2023 , via Kweli's independent imprint, Javotti Media .

. Inspired by his family’s yearly Christmas dinners, Kweli describes the project as a "Christmas Essential" designed for holiday playlists. Tracklist and Notable Features The album consists of

But Holy Daze wasn’t just a nostalgia trip. Track 7, “Algorithm Blues,” took aim at streaming economy and AI-generated lyrics. Over a glitching, experimental beat from , Kweli rapped: “They want me to feed the machine my old flow / But the new ghost writes itself / Then the check gets split twelve ways / And the real still sits on the shelf.” It was sharp, bitter, and urgent—a veteran grappling with an industry that no longer rewards his craft the way it once did.

: Produced "Christmas Time Is Here," "Greensleeves," and "Auld Lang Syne". Live Band Elements : Features Brady Watt on keyboards, and Camau Bernstine on drums across multiple tracks. How to Listen