Black Star - Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star (LP)

Black Star - Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star (LP)

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Description

Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star is the debut album released in 1998 by the hip-hop duo Black Star, composed of rappers Talib Kweli and Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def). The album is known for its thought-provoking lyrics, blending conscious rap with socially aware commentary on race, identity, & struggle in their lives in Brooklyn. With its jazzy production and strong lyrical chemistry between Mos Def and Talib Kweli, Black Star became a cornerstone of alternative hip-hop.

Track List

1. "Intro" Hi-Tek; co-produced by Talib Kweli 1:11
2. "Astronomy (8th Light)" (featuring Weldon Irvine) Da Beatminerz 3:23
3. "Definition" Hi-Tek 3:26
4. "Re: Definition" Hi-Tek 3:02
5. "Children's Story" Shawn J. Period 3:32
6. "Brown Skin Lady" J. Rawls 5:46
7. "B Boys Will B Boys" Ge-ology 2:36
8. "K.O.S. (Determination)" (featuring Vinia Mojica) Hi-Tek 4:49
9. "Hater Players" Shawn J. Period 4:08
10. "Yo Yeah" J. Rawls; co-produced by Talib Kweli 1:10
11. "Respiration" (featuring Common) Hi-Tek 6:05
12. "Thieves in the Night" 88-Keys 5:16
13. "Twice Inna Lifetime" (featuring Jane Doe, Wordsworth, and Punchline) Hi-Tek 5:38

Artist Bio

Black Star is a hip hop duo consisting of Mos Def (Yasiin Bey) and Talib Kweli, known for their thought-provoking lyrics and socially conscious themes. The title is a reference to the Black Star Line, a shipping line founded by Pan-Africanist Marcus Garvey. Black Star emerged in the late 1990s, blending intelligent wordplay with a jazzy, soulful production style that earned them widespread acclaim in the underground hip hop scene.

Label

Rawkus, Priority, EMI, MCA, Universal

Genre(s)

Alternative hip-hop