Talib Kweli's fourth solo release, “Eardrum,” puts Kweli back in his musical comfort zone — a myriad of neo-backpacker producers, who count Kanye West, will.i.am, and old buddy Hi-Tek among their number, have constructed a pleasing if conventional soul- and jazz-infused street poetry soundscape for our MC to explore.

Three days after winning the annual Uni High Soccer Shoot Out, the Illineks suffered their first loss of the season, falling to Judah Christian 5-0 Tuesday in Champaign. The boys will try to rebound later this week when they host Mahomet-Seymour on Thursday.