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(Determination)\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4:49\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"track\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHater Players\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4:08\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"track\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYo Yeah\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1:10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"track\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRespiration\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6:05\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"track\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThieves In The Night\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5:16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"track\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwice Inna Lifetime\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5:38\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMos Def \u0026amp; Talib Kweli Are Black Star\u003c\/strong\u003e is a seminal milestone in underground hip-hop, marking the 1998 debut of Brooklyn’s finest lyrical duo. Released on the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eRawkus Records\u003c\/strong\u003e, this album emerged as a powerful counter-narrative to the era's commercialism, offering a sophisticated blend of social commentary, Pan-African philosophy, and soulful production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eBorn from a natural chemistry that saw the two emcees postpone their solo projects to collaborate, Black Star captures a \"quintessentially New York\" sound that remains timeless. The album draws inspiration from Marcus Garvey’s Black Star Line, seeking to empower listeners through tracks that celebrate black identity and challenge systemic issues. From the booming energy of \"Definition\" to the introspective, poetic heights of \"Respiration\" (featuring Common), the duo’s contrasting styles mesh perfectly to create what critics have called a \"hip-hop presidential ticket.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Essential Tracks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Conscious Hip-Hop \/ Underground Rap\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandout Tracks:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Respiration,\" \"Definition,\" \"Brown Skin Lady,\" and \"Thieves in the Night.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignificance:\u003c\/strong\u003e A landmark Rawkus Records release that defines late '90s \"real\" hip-hop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThemes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pro-education, anti-establishment, and Brooklyn street life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eWhether you are a longtime devotee of the Rawkus era or a new listener exploring the golden age of conscious rap, this album is a mandatory addition to any serious music collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Halb24Rpgn8\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Black Star","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53455018983770,"sku":"B0049925006520","price":12.45,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/0034\/8615\/files\/NzYtNzUwNi5qcGVn.jpg?v=1769653887","url":"https:\/\/cdholikas.lt\/products\/black-star-mos-def-talib-kweli-are-black-star-a2597e","provider":"CDholikas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}