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" __________________________________ ►Stream the Spotify Listening Guide: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4pg... ►To get free downloads of remixes and beat recreations: www.diggingthegreats.com ___________________________________ SOURCES/FURTHER RESEARCH ►"Check The Technique Vol. 2" by Brian Coleman: https://amzn.to/3A6fg6n ►Talib Kweli Interview:    • Flashback: Talib Kweli on How He Formed Bl...   ►Black Star Interview    • RARE Black Star interview 1999   ►Talib Kweli Interview with Desus & Mero -    • Rapper and Activist Talib Kweli (Extended ...   __________________________________ ► Follow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3KJmbG0 ► Follow me on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3uJc12q __________________________________ 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 #blackstar #hiphop #musichistory #mosdef #talibkweli