Talib Kweli is the most recognizable name on The Cathedral mixtape, but he's simply putting up the assists. The project's main goal is to shine the spotlight on Javotti Media's (an independent label founded by Kweli) upcoming artists. The roster includes Res, NIKO IS, K’Valentine, Cory Mo and a few others. Of course, Kweli, being the rapping-ass rapper he is, drops a few bars himself. Outsiders like Big K.R.I.T. and Curren$y also lend a helping hand to The Cathedral.

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