Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star (CD)

Mos Def and Talib Kweli's 1998 debut as Black Star, a cornerstone of the Rawkus Records era and of conscious hip-hop. Production comes from Hi-Tek, Da Beatminerz, and others, and Common joins them on "Respiration." Their 2022 reunion, No Fear of Time, is also in the shop.

CD, Explicit Content, Rawkus / UMGD, 1998

1. Intro
2. Astronomy (8th Light)
3. Definition
4. Re:Definition
5. Children's Story
6. Brown Skin Lady
7. B Boys Will B Boys
8. K.O.S. (Determination)
9. Hater Players
10. Yo Yeah
11. Respiration
12. Thieves in the Night
13. Twice Inna Lifetime

Rawkus / UMGD | Original Release: August 25, 1998 | This Pressing: June 4, 2002 | CD | UPC: 008811289720