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Black Star – Respiration (feat. Common)

Conscious Hip-Hop 1998 23M

Black Star – Respiration (feat. Common)

Conscious Hip-Hop 1998 23M

Black Star Conscious Hip-Hop

Black Star – Respiration (feat. Common)

1998 · 1990s · · ·

All Genres Conscious Hip-Hop East Coast Hip-Hop Time Travel Underground Hip Hop

Respiration, released as the second single from Black Star’s 1998 debut album *Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star*, features a poignant exploration of urban life. The track, produced by Hi-Tek, includes a guest verse from Common and guitar by DeChown Jenkins. It samples Don Randi’s “The Fox” and a monologue from the documentary *Style Wars*. Each verse reflects on the challenges of city living, with Mos Def focusing on New York, Talib Kweli painting a vivid picture of Brooklyn, and Common reflecting on Chicago. The song’s deep themes, including smog-filled skies and the harsh realities of survival, make it a lasting classic in conscious hip-hop.

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