"One two tree, Black Star shine eternally ..."
Ten years ago today, one of my favorite albums of all time hit stores: "Black Star," the collabo album between Mos Def and Talib Kweli. It's classic and conscious underground hip-hop, the career pinnacle of both rappers.
No lie, this CD has been in my car changer for the better part of '08. And while it's been 10 years, "Respiration" still sounds so fresh, you'd think it was made yesterday. If you've got this CD on your shelf (or if the mp3s are on your iPod), do yourself a favor and cue this up.
Also 10 years old today: Lauryn Hill's "Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill" album, "XO," by Elliott Smith, "Hellbilly Deluxe" by Rob Zombie and, of course, the unforgettable "Kiss the Sky" CD by Tatyana Ali.
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I'm not exaggerating when I say that Black Star has been in my rotation ever since it's release. It is a timeless, well crafted, accurate account of what was going down in 98 (and now) and if you've never had the pleasure... I urge you to find it immediately!
Posted by: Ms Soulflower at August 25, 2008 9:30 PM
I can't believe Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is 10 years old too. It's kind of crazy that she has done almost nothing after such a big hit. If I remember right, that thing sold like almost 10 million units.
Posted by: Josh B. at August 25, 2008 9:59 PM
you forgot about Big Ed - Assassin.
Posted by: mdub420 at August 25, 2008 10:22 PM
Seeing them perform these songs is even better mank! Yeah, if you don't have it, you need to grab it and put it in your arsenal for sure.
Alas, this is the time when music was dope....
Posted by: Mr. Incognito at August 26, 2008 7:11 AM
Black Star = teh good!
Posted by: brodiemash at August 26, 2008 8:46 AM
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