Black Star
Black Star is a conscious hip-hop group from Brooklyn, New York.
Brooklyn duo of Mos Def and Talib Kweli, central to the late-'90s conscious hip-hop movement.
Who are Black Star?
Black Star is a duo of Mos Def (now Yasiin Bey) and Talib Kweli, both from Brooklyn, New York.
Known for
Their 1998 album Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star on Rawkus Records, with tracks like "Definition", "Respiration" and "Thieves in the Night". In 2022 they finally released a second album, No Fear of Time.
Style
Thoughtful, layered lyrics about identity, Black culture and society, over soulful, jazzy production. Two very different voices that complement each other perfectly.
Impact
Black Star became the blueprint for the independent "backpack rap" scene of the late '90s and showed that conscious hip-hop could be both smart and catchy.
Influences
- KRS-One
- A Tribe Called Quest
- De La Soul
Black Star: quick answers
What genre is Black Star?
Black Star’s music falls under Conscious Hip-Hop. Black Star is part of East Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 1990s and 2000s.
Where do Black Star come from?
Black Star comes from Brooklyn, New York.
When did Black Star start?
Black Star has been active since 1997.
Who are the members of Black Star?
Black Star is Talib Kweli and Mos Def.
Who influenced Black Star?
Black Star was influenced by KRS-One, A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul.
Which artists are similar to Black Star?
If you like Black Star, listen to A Tribe Called Quest, Common, Fugees, Jeru The Damaja, Native Tongues and The Roots.
