Act Proof’s second mixtape release, featuring production by 9th Wonder, Eric G., The Sinopsis, Khrysis, AMP and Ka$h. The term “The Talented Tenth” originated in the early 20th century and was the title of an influential essay published in 1903 by W. E. B. Du Bois. The term was then used to describe the likelihood of 1 in 10 ten black men to become leaders of their race in the world.