How Mos Def and Talib Kweli made the album "Black Star" (Patreon)

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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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