Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorVeteran rapper and activist Talib Kweli announced today that he will be launching his new album, “Cultural Currency,” via the independent subscription service, Patreon.
While artists like Kimbra and Ani DiFranco have released songs through the service, Kweli is the first major artist to use it for a full album.While details on the album itself were scant, the Patreon plans are spelled out in detail on https://www.patreon.com/TalibKweli.
Fans will be able to choose from 1 of 3 tiers to subscribe to, ranging in price from $5/month to $25/ month, each with a unique set of benefits that can include:Of the partnership, Kweli said, “I am considered an underground rapper.
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