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Qwel
Qwel is a hip-hop duo formed by brothers Quentin and Tajai Cook in Sacramento in 1999. Their debut album 'Morning After' came out in 2001, followed by 'The...
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Art of War
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Harriet Tubman
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Proof 101
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Good Friday
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Hall of Mirrors
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Art of War
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Harriet Tubman
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Proof 101
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Good Friday
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Hall of Mirrors
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Ugly, Hungry, Puppy
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Where I Go, There I Go
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A Little Something
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Chicago '66
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Deuterium
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If it Aint Been in a Pawn Shop, Then it Cant Play the Blues
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Quest for Fire
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Road Atlas
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Stresscom
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The 'it' In 'keeping It Real
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The Network
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Qwel is a hip-hop duo formed by brothers Quentin and Tajai Cook in Sacramento in 1999. Their debut album 'Morning After' came out in 2001, followed by 'The Day After Tomorrow' in 2004. They've worked with artists like Talib Kweli and Elzhi, and their songs include 'Chicago '66' and 'Harriet Tubman'.
Their 2006 album 'Cages' drew attention for its direct treatment of social issues. In 2009, they released 'Tomorrow We Die ^ALIVE' with producer Elzhi, though that album's release was complicated by a label dispute. Later records include 'The Perfect Human' from 2013 and 'The Seven' from 2018.
Qwel's music tends toward dense, thoughtful lyrics over experimental production. Tracks like 'Proof 101' and 'Art of War' show their preference for wordplay and conceptual themes rather than straightforward party rap. They've maintained a consistent presence in underground hip-hop circles without breaking into mainstream commercial success.
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