How Mos Def and Talib Kweli made the album “Black Star”
In 1998, one album defied the popular, polished hip hop of the day, helped bring underground into the mainstream, and catapulted the careers of two MC’s. Let’s break down the classic album “Mos Def and Talib Kweli are Black Star”
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►Stream the Spotify Listening Guide: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4pgzaygPH9l4vNlVf6bBhb?si=677c9690b1144ffd
►To get free downloads of remixes and beat recreations: www.diggingthegreats.com
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SOURCES/FURTHER RESEARCH
►”Check The Technique Vol. 2″ by Brian Coleman: https://amzn.to/3A6fg6n
►Talib Kweli Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luLQUmr_Zh8
►Black Star Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne1kMrCt5Bg
►Talib Kweli Interview with Desus & Mero – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz5UaLA9vok&t=242s
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TOPICS COVERED
Black Star
Mos Def
Yasiin Bey
Talib Kweli
Astronomy
Definition
Re:Definition
K.O.S. Determination
Respiration
No Fear of Time
Album
Common
Hi Tek
Classic
Album
Hip Hop
Breakdown
Deconstructed
Lyric Video
Underground
Music History
Boogie Down Productions
Vinia Mojica
Rawkus
SNL
Saturday Night Live
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