BlackStar - Definition - Respiration - Live - Mos Def & Talib Kweli ft Common

[@RD-zj6vc]

I took all this for granted back then. Thought this was going to last forever.

[@chancregister2714]

Super facts

[@dawb86]

We all did smh... 😔😢

[@Ambersdf]

yup 🙄

[@CadeemmusicTV]

What if I told you....

[@carloscarletos7751]

U are preaching bro!!!!

[@izrah2001]

This almost made me cry. Such a beautiful Hip Hop performance.

[@anthonywor]

Leslie Smith Dude I almost cried the other night too! I was like why? What happen? We are not going to hear this type of HipHop unless we check a time capsule! I hear ya my brotha.

[@unclegardener]

@@anthonywor This is random but if the guy replies after 7 years will you be shocked? Coz I nearly crapped myself after someone replied after 5 years

[@uchihauzumaki2605]

@@unclegardener Will you crap yourself now after two years?

[@unclegardener]

@@uchihauzumaki2605 Idk tf I was talking about, ion even understand after reading 5 times

[@Neo_wnd]

Lmao (just here to keep reminding you of this thread)

[@MthunziMnyaziZiziBiz]

When hip hop gave you goosebumps. .......

[@princeoz17]

+Mthunzi Mnyazi 110%

[@ShadowRonan]

Mthunzi Mnyazi first time I heard this song was a few days ago and I got goosebumps

[@TheOfficialGoomba]

classic example of a

[@happystarjk]

Still

[@wordsworth41]

Mthunzi Mnyazi yes sir

[@TonytheSwordsman]

Do not overlook Mos Def's singing skills

[@Nleezie33]

Word up

[@unclegardener]

Word up

[@eliasswift2921]

facts, especially on the song UMI Says great vocal performance

[@flavor8921]

He took it somewhere else with this performance. Not a wasted note.

[@pablofuckingmorgan]

Exactly! And he's a really talented actor too.

[@thelightseeker94]

Mos Def has one of the most soulfoul voice in hip hop.

[@KarlNova]

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve come back to this video and I was just want BIG UP THE CROWD!! they are as much as part of the performance as the legends on stage!!!

[@brigettev1988]

Speaking straight facts

[@zerofiveetwo]

This energy in the crowd... I live to experience this one day.

[@meowcats210]

Ghettoblaster yes! Crowds like this are a treasure

[@unclegardener]

Good luck, nowadays people are busy recording the concert

[@deboman81]

@@unclegardener so they can upload it to their IG or Snapchat 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@jacobpalmer6462]

I'm 51yo and I love it when I play this for my friends young kids. You know, they think anyone over 40 don't know what music is. I play this shit for them and they all like "I think I like this style better" That's my que to break out the old vinyl and say "Have a seat fellas and listen to how it was back in the day"

[@mullenenterprises]

Please, back in my day, gravity was 1.83 times lighter and we rode pterodactyls down the block. Smh, kids these days.

[@TheOfficialGoomba]

im 22, i still get ripped by kids 3 years younger than me. The connection they seem to miss is this: the style doesnt matter, you can do what you want muscially. you have to uplift. more crowds like this. wilin not stylin

[@unclegardener]

I’m 15 and I know my generation sucks ok

[@adamgordon2572]

This will NEVER be repeated again 🔥🔥

[@tevbuff]

Its a shame they only dropped one album.

[@Noetik5000]

Truth smh def should have beem on their third at least by now

[@jonnyjoka89]

the announced a new one

[@gjwilliams4098]

Imagine of diamonds grew on trees...

[@mistahmst]

JohnJayJoka TV it's too late at this point. Mos Def fell off so hard over the years, it won't be the same.

[@Tod-sc4lm]

The last album Mos def dropped which is ecstatic is amazing and a classic. Also the last couple features he’s been on albums like bandana and kids see ghosts are amazing. I don’t know what you mean.

[@aamirhooda937]

These 9 minutes will live in greatness until the end of time

[@lukerichmond1319]

3:43 this is the moment I fell in love with blackstar

[@jacobpalmer6462]

I swear I really try to hard to show love and respect to the stuff they play on the radio today. But when I hear tracks like this I cant help but get mad. THERE'S WHOLE GENERATIONS THAT HAVE NEVER HEARD OF BLACKSTAR! This shit could be on today and still rock the air waves. Come on now..

[@robmac85]

Man that crowd right there, this time period, that style of dress, that sound of rap music...... What Happen?? O_o

[@progressivelife841]

rob mac who u support?

[@eliasswift2921]

Talib's verse on this song made me sweat and shiver at the same time... I don't even know that's possible. That's how good that verse is.

[@hopelesstyromantic9887]

Which one?

[@XxTheGoOfYxX]

Dude Commons whole thing is such a telling story

[@thataintplum]

TOP 3 Favorite Artists of All Time 1 - Eminem 2- Talib Kweli 3- Fabolous I love Talib because of his street/political aspect...since about 9-10 yrs old i started listening to that good hip hop 👌🏾 ya dig #Respect

[@iaintmadatcha]

​@@thataintplumEminem?? Lmfao

[@thataintplum]

@iaintmadatcha Hell yea Brotha 💯 ☝🏾💜🙂🔥

[@Ollerismo]

truly a magic moment taped and caught for posterity. indeed Yasim can still sing.

[@sab1b2b8]

Black Star II (no fear of time) brought me here. Great MCs One of the most exciting duos in hip-hop Then you add Common and you have one of the best trios ever!

[@HoustonIsImmortal]

This is probably my favorite 3-man collabo in hip-hop history. 🔥🔥🔥

[@a_k_1193]

wow this is the best performance ive seen

[@naptownfinest9745]

This was in 98 or 99 hip- hop was the greatest back in the 90s

[@unclegardener]

Everything was best in the 90s

[@christopherclayton7688]

This is REAL HIP HOP at its FINEST!! I wish we could bring this back to stay with us!!!

[@mastervader218]

if people want to ever know what hip hop looks like, sounds like and feels like they should check out this performance. REAL SHIT! lessons you must learn.

[@ee-di4mp]

I watched this show when it happened. And now so many years later I will tell you this right here is one of the greatest moments in hip hop. Good night..

[@davidrosas7932]

This is so classic. Look at how much they love doing what they do. This takes me back

[@jonothenooob]

Saw black star in London a couple weeks ago. They brought out RZA at the end. Hip hop madness, the best

[@progressivelife841]

Jon Phillips it wasn't RZA it was the Wizard ... it was a good night anyway they back in July I think

[@korruptnovellst4751]

@@progressivelife841 😂😂

[@henrywilliamsjr2723]

I got to see them back when rawkus was hot and they brought out GURU from gangstarr and Black thought in vegas at the Hard Rock Hotel,Dope!!!👍👍✊👊🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@reggaejamgurl]

This is real hip hop culture.

[@mc_seimo]

Yes... Hip-Hop as Culture and Movement.

[@Quake2815]

lol mos def holding the water bottle. hydrate my brothas.

[@joshtabti]

maybe my favourite comment on youtube

[@shywhy]

that transition at 1:49 - oh oh oh oh oh oh my God.

[@punchnazis3268]

RIGHT!?!

[@rasarmusic1]

I felt that!

[@alejandroalejandro6991]

"Respiration" is a True Masterpiece ...Next level !

[@chiazoanyaso4560]

Talib is a lyrical genius. I really wonder why he isn't bigger than he is.

[@fairplayterrific147]

Chiazo Anyaso Because the Majority Wants to dance not think. I for one am both but hey that's the way the cookie crumbles....

[@progressivelife841]

Chiazo Anyaso he is big already and has the respect and inspires people

[@gorkon87]

Fairplay Terrific truth be if skills sold I'd probably be talib kweli -jay z

[@raelockletree3858]

Fairplay Terrific My brother I believe that 100 percent

[@anthonyanderson9303]

@@gorkon87 I wanted to rhyme like Common Sense (but I sold 5 mill) I ain't been rhymin like Common since...

[@amazmentp5437]

Man this was my shit....love this whole record and still bump this shit....Mos Def Kweli & Common....man all that was missing was Black Thought....I would had lost my mind if he came out...That would of been a sick hip hop group...I think they were though...Soulquarians!!

[@LordHaveMurcielago]

BET should've never left D.C.

[@Mzcleo1993]

i think i feel a tear coming thru

[@DineshJ]

I agree

[@cody3065]

PURE ENERGY. ORGANIC AND RAW!!!

[@chancregister2714]

Formula for which it was designed!

[@diegochica2877]

Damn. This is some lost hip hop history. Crazy... "so much on my mind..."

[@brycestacker9282]

Not lost mate

[@Phirimeister]

The love and energy in the room is so refreshing

[@Queenschris718]

The energy the connection and the appreciation for the art of hip hop is seen by these MCs , and then when common joined them you can see the love and respect they have for one another as MC’s

[@skillztube305]

This was amazing. The crowd was lit. The performance was fire 🔥

[@michaelgonzalez2656]

Real hip hop ❤is the only way

[@Mr.CoolDaddy90]

Id pay BIG MONEY to see these GODS FLOW 🔥🔥this real hip-hop rightchea‼️

[@LCAFR]

so much energy

[@sattamassagan290]

Ok, my favourite Hip Hop Song of all time. Definitely!

[@trentyates418]

This is what you call a hip hop performance. Real beats real rhymes real MCs a real DJ and a real crowd. Blackstar is a legendary LP.

[@CSmitten410]

Great performance all over! That crowd was blessed that day!

[@Randii225]

Now this is hip hop!

[@slurnie]

The Golden Era of Hip-Hop

[@ericfoster2371]

Keith Michael greatt God because weare IsrealitesEricG.Foster

[@Jezzz549]

Woah, so much positive energy and their words flow together so naturally

[@davidRASNAKE]

man why cant we go back to this music

[@fairplayterrific147]

David Rasnake Support & Demand That's all it takes.....

[@anthonywor]

Too powerful. They never want to give us the power.

[@fairplayterrific147]

I Love My Culture and Heritage.....BlackNProud....

[@charlita25]

Man I miss this sound

[@carltonwhite9682]

The Black Star Beast rose in the East! Nothing today compares to this and that's sad as hell!! And if you on this site, you know damn well what 'm talking about!!! Respect the craft!!!!

[@SSinthaNorthwest]

Mos, Kweli, Common and last but not least DJ Hi-Tek! This is legendary hip-hop shit right here, no doubt.

[@Waeweas]

One of the greatest live musical performances ever period.

[@ncxbeats]

Kweli killed EVERYONE on Respiration... god damn his flow & verse was RIDICULOUS

[@shimmertroop1067]

Just seeing this makes me wish I could somehow manipulate time just to witness this live. This song embodies the quality in Hip-Hop. One of the greatest tracks hands down!

[@RyanJuliano]

this is what I show people when they ask me what "real hip hop" is

[@tomashorvath6323]

"Lookin´visibly shaken" what a nice and short line on point Talib... and your mates Mos and Comm with great lines as well. Thanks guys you are a Lionel Messi of hip hop.

[@mzwakhemabena5112]

I love respiration. Black star

[@diogosouza7093]

2019... From Brazil... Real hip hop this is.

[@sheilasouzaaraujo9719]

Isso aí mano

[@KEIFERGR33N]

Doesn't get better than this.

[@ROYALEWITKESSO]

The way Mos Def harmonizes with them classic yells just enhances this experience ❤️ THE BEST Ps: peep shawty at 8:12 bruh😍

[@terrencejordan40]

Yo this shit gave me chills. Vibes so sick.

[@LetDalvinCook]

1:11 greatest recovery from a missed line in hip hop history by mos

[@lolookphor]

the look on talib's face haha

[@gjwilliams4098]

I thought the same...but if you listen to the album, Kweli actually missed his line

[@adove2a]

Not really. He has a line right there that he was prepared to sing. He couldn't also do Kweli's line and his own

[@Rimiler]

Two of the greatest MC’s to ever Grace the face of the earth. 2023 anyone?!?!

[@thataintplum]

Bruh...I love this - Them together is so legendary...energy is FIRE 🔥...#ThisIsHipHop

[@Subconsavant]

common came out and the energy was so crazy he was just cheezin..like Yeeeeah this is hip hop..and im high off......this......shit!!!!! Dope!!!

[@jadonpruitt9255]

Mos Def Talib Kweli and Common are my three idols My three favorite Rappers I grew up listening to Their Music They’re Dope, I like JAY-Z, NAS, KANYE WEST Lupe Fiasco, Twista & 50 Cent, among others much They’re rapping about between Chicago & New York, They’re Good I listen to watch a lot of Rappers and Singers, On Bet Cypher, Underground hip hop blog, The Cypher Effect I’m might be close and watch and Listen to Them as EMCEES.

[@RaiRaiBrown]

Beat rap duo of all time. This album is timeless it should have won a Grammy.

[@SSufi]

man, what I would have given to be a fly on one of those walls!!!!

[@tyronenewsom3047]

+SSufi Right!!

[@MissShila]

So awesome 👏🏾 They are so much in Harmony!!!!! ❤

[@Michelle-vi9co]

There will never be as good as this era.

[@alexcovington8246]

this was so organic n the crowd didnt catch it they jus was jammin to the beat

[@princeoz17]

This video is Gold. Hands down one of the best live performances. I felt like I was there.. That's real hip hop at it's finest!

[@L.ATRAFFICNMADNESS]

man ! these Mc's know how to move a crowd ! #LEGENDS

[@voycedatruf]

The most perfect illustration of what an actual MC is...........

[@frensunited3748]

This is so important for so many different reasons. Thanks for sharing. Peace to all!

[@willDZ01]

who doesn't like this? this is HIP-HOP!!!!

[@ajsmith4181]

THIS is hip-hop. I have no idea what you call it today....

[@shaunsolo88]

Hip Hop

[@magloresaleh3992]

+marcman07 trash trash thats what you called it...i guess this classic is ain't ur class ..learn hip hop

[@shaunsolo88]

Maglore Saleh Na, still Hip Hop. I understand my culture. Carry on

[@magloresaleh3992]

+marcman07 ur culture !! where u from lol ?

[@feitan5052]

+Maglore Saleh Even if you don't like it, it still classifies as Hip Hop. And plus there are a lot of good MCs around today.

[@play2win166]

That was OUTSTANDING. REAL HIP HOP!!

[@daudi373]

6:26 yasins voice in the back = really good energy

[@KevinMcCormack]

Seeing Black Star in Chicago on their quick reunion tour was such a gift. They brought out Common for Respiration and brought the house down.

[@thejoysticklab9790]

I always come back to this performance. I see many of you also.

[@datdudedave]

so much passion, the best duo ever in hip hop, tell Kanye n Jay to pick up a pen n pad and take notes from Blackstar on how to really maintain the throne

[@progressivelife841]

datdudedave08 kayne n jay different type of rappers

[@keithmoore8893]

Ya heard!!!

[@hbdhbd6611]

mos def rocking Diesel 🔥

[@dasun13]

tear to my eye everytime i see real hip hop,then add in the fact that nobody in the audience knew them yet and they still were feeling it.noway it would go down like that today! a 10 min set on planet groove?!?! omg i cant stop krankin!

[@thurgooddukes7381]

That's what I remember about real hip hop! It was all about having, "fun ". Thanks for the video! Peace and Love to the "real hip hop "!

[@ARBJ85]

Been waiting on BlackStar 2 since Forever......

[@grizzyb4149]

Respiration is one of the best hip hop songs of all time. Defo top 3.

[@davidsosa7435]

This song went 100 to number 1 on my tops no joke siiick ass song and halla performance uptown gezzy..

[@Aurock]

I miss this...

[@jonnydarrin]

2021 baby.... here forever

[@chuttbeeks2716]

This puts modern live shows to shame man. Pure energy and style here

[@J.5.M.]

So much knowledge being dropped in these verses but at the same time the tracks bangin

[@HYBRED247]

That's how you supposed to rap live and rock a crowd, a great example of the best days of rap and hip hop.

[@SarahAssita]

Oh Thanks!!! REAL HIP HOP in my ears... BIG UP!

[@johnworley1891]

This duo the flow they all had nothing like it a timeless piece of hip hop true icons

[@keithevans2517]

Them boyz murdered that stage gotta salute the og's 💯💯💯

[@felinefokus]

OMG I was smiling from ear to ear watching God's children. I am a 90s baby. Currently reading Talib's book and I searched for his first single and seen this 😍😍 B.E.T. removed this show. Now the network is being shopped around. Apparently Tyler perry didn't buy it

[@Rashaad76]

Black Star...one of the best hip hop duos ever! We need another album pronto!

[@treydogwhistle8212]

this got me so hyped up