New Reflection Eternal album, DJ Hi-Tek and Talib Kweli re-unite

HI-TEK AND TALIB KWELI TO REUNITE FOR PERFORMANCES IN NEW YORK AND AUSTIN Reflection Eternal album slated for late 2009 release

It’s been nearly a decade since hip-hop wordsmith Talib Kweli and producer-impresario Hi-Tek released their critically acclaimed Train of Thought under the moniker Reflection Eternal to much fanfare.

On March 10-11, the duo will reunite for a rare performance at New York’s Blue Note Jazz Club as a part of Another Side Series presents Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek, Reflection Eternal produced by Jill Newman. Details below:

WHO: Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek) and other special guests

WHAT: Another Side Series presents Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek, Reflection Eternal produced by Jill Newman

WHEN: TUESDAY, March 10th – WEDNESDAY, May 11th @ 6pm

WHERE: The Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St., New York, NY 10012

COST: $30 @ table / $20 @ bar; additionally there is a $5.00 food and/or beverage minimum

Additionally, the two will be headlining a showcase at this year’s South by Southwest Festival in Austin, TX for a special performance at the Outdoor Stage of the Scoot Inn.

WHO: Reflection Eternal
WHAT: Performing at SXSW’s “Blacksmith Showcase”

WHEN: THURSDAY, March 19th @ 1am
WHERE: The Scoot Inn – Outdoor stage, 1308 E. 4th St., Austin, TX 78702

Having established their success with individual careers, Hi-Tek and Talib Kweli recently announced that they are busy working on their long-awaited follow-up album Reflection Eternal due out later this year. With their previous effort lauded for its uplifting and prolific messages, Kweli’s impressive delivery and Hi-Tek’s legendary production skills have made this project one of the most anticipated hip-hop albums to drop in 2009.