{"product_id":"mos-def-talib-kweli-are-black-star-black-star-lp","title":"Mos Def \u0026 Talib Kweli are Black Star - Black Star (LP)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct:\u003c\/b\u003e LP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Mos Def \u0026amp; Talib Kweli are Black Star\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black Star\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in 1998 on Rawkus Records,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMos Def \u0026amp; Talib Kweli are Black Star\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the debut album 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 \u0026amp; struggle. The strong lyrical content and the chemistry between the two Brooklyn MC’s was further complemented by its jazz infused boom-bap production from a heavyweight lineup of beatmakers that included Hi-Tek, Da Beatminerz, Shawn J. Period, J. Rawls, Ge-ology and 88 Keys. Through its refusal to bend to the sonic and lyrical pressures of its day,\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMos Def \u0026amp; Talib Kweli are Black Star\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebecame a cornerstone of independent and alternative hip-hop, and a quintessential album that remains timeless.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12\" matte jacket housing 1xLP two-tone black star printed picture disc vinyl, and including a printed foldout insert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAstronomy (8th Light) (featuring Weldon Irvine)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefinition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe:Definition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Story\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown Skin Lady\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB Boys Will B Boys\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eK.O.S. (Determination) (featuring Vinia Mojica)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHater Players\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYo Yeah\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRespiration (featuring Common)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThieves In The Night\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwice Inna Lifetime (featuring Jane Doe, Wordsworth, and Punchline)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"aec-product-description\" class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aec-desc-review collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"aec-product-description\" class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aec-desc-review collapse\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/6GRzmk9UGL7odxprOPop1Q?utm_source=generator\u0026amp;si=8c864d32298b4e9a\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mos def","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44863158091865,"sku":"LP-1000096092","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0154\/0333\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-09at11.37.23AM.png?v=1788979059","url":"https:\/\/www.mellomusicgroup.com\/products\/mos-def-talib-kweli-are-black-star-black-star-lp","provider":"Mello Music Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}