Mos Def & Tali(ex/lp

Black Star's Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star from 1998 delivers intellectually sharp conscious hip-hop over jazz-influenced beats that feel both street-smart and scholarly. The duo's contrasting styles—Mos Def's smooth flow against Talib Kweli's precise wordplay—create dynamic conversations about social issues, relationships, and hip-hop culture itself.

Standout Tracks

• Respiration: The atmospheric collaboration with Common that became an underground classic
• Definition: Sharp lyricism over a hypnotic loop that defines the conscious rap movement
• Thieves In The Night: Dense wordplay and social commentary over a haunting Nina Simone sample

Mood: intellectual, late night, introspective, urban

Tracklist

1. A1. Intro
2. A2. Astronomy (8th Light)
3. A3. Definitíon
4. A4. Re:Definition
5. A5. Children's Story
6. A6. Brown Skin Lady
7. B1. B Boys Will B Boys
8. B2. K.O.S. (Determination)
9. B3. Hater Players
10. B4. Yo Yeah
11. B5. Respiration
12. B6. Thieves In The Night
13. B7. Twice Inna Lifetime