Mos Def & Talib Kweli - Black Star - Vinyl LP

MOS DEF & TALIB KWELI ARE BLACK STAR was released on August 18, 1998, to critical acclaim. The title is a reference to the Black Star Line, a shipping company founded by Pan-Africanist Marcus Garvey. The album deals with modern-day issues, philosophies and life in Brooklyn. The two MCs had planned to release solo albums around the same time, but decided instead to collaborate on a full-length album.

Tracklisting

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