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

Mad Energy!!
Live on Planet Groove. Another Excellent show BET took off the air.
Real MC's Real Hip Hop!!

[@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 🙄

[@Cadeemmusic]

What if I told you....

[@carloscarletos7751]

U are preaching bro!!!!

[@TonytheSwordsman]

Do not overlook Mos Def's singing skills

[@nakialowe933]

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.

[@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

[@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

[@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!!!

[@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

[@Oggx43]

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 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@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

[@adamgordon2572]

This will NEVER be repeated again 🔥🔥

[@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!

[@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.

[@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..

[@aamirhooda937]

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

[@HoustonIsImmortal]

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

[@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...

[@lukerichmond1319]

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

[@christopherclayton7688]

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

[@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..

[@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?

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@davidrosas7932]

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

[@LordHaveMurcielago]

BET should've never left D.C.

[@Ollerismo]

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

[@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!!!👍👍✊👊🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@alejandroalejandro6991]

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

[@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!!

[@slurnie]

The Golden Era of Hip-Hop

[@ericfoster2371]

Keith Michael greatt God because weare IsrealitesEricG.Foster

[@ROYALEWITKESSO]

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

[@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

[@Phirimeister]

The love and energy in the room is so refreshing

[@reggaejamgurl]

This is real hip hop culture.

[@mc_seimo]

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

[@terrencejordan40]

Yo this shit gave me chills. Vibes so sick.

[@RyanJuliano]

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

[@diegochica2877]

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

[@cody3065]

PURE ENERGY. ORGANIC AND RAW!!!

[@chancregister2714]

Formula for which it was designed!

[@Mzcleo1993]

i think i feel a tear coming thru

[@DineshJ]

I agree

[@RaiRaiBrown]

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

[@Jezzz549]

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

[@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!!!!

[@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

[@skillztube305]

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

[@SSinthaNorthwest]

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

[@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!

[@LCAFR]

so much energy

[@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.

[@Waeweas]

One of the greatest live musical performances ever period.

[@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

[@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!

[@fairplayterrific147]

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

[@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.

[@SSufi]

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

[@tyronenewsom3047]

+SSufi Right!!

[@alexcovington8246]

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

[@sattamassagan290]

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

[@willDZ01]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@hbdhbd6611]

mos def rocking Diesel 🔥

[@KEIFERGR33N]

Doesn't get better than this.

[@diogosouza7093]

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

[@sheilasouzaaraujo9719]

Isso aí mano

[@J.5.M.]

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

[@Mr.CoolDaddy90]

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

[@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!!!

[@mzwakhemabena5112]

I love respiration. Black star

[@Bojeezy]

I was fortunate to be able to watch Mos Def and Talib Kweli on stage separately. It would of been dope to have them on the same stage again. Waiting for the Black Star Album 2 to drop.

[@daudi373]

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

[@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!!!

[@ncxbeats]

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

[@unbridledenthusiasm]

Kweli sounds great hear, even better than the record

[@thataintplum]

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

[@Randii225]

Now this is hip hop!

[@nonphixion4771]

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

[@keithevans2517]

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

[@frensunited3748]

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

[@Boxstate_Rebel]

Fu*&ing CLASSIC! 🔥 📛 👩‍🚒 DJ HI TEK in the back, sheeeesh!

[@voycedatruf]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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 "!

[@grizzyb4149]

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

[@randyrimiler6162]

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

[@play2win166]

That was OUTSTANDING. REAL HIP HOP!!

[@BulletProofSoul1029]

Best Alliance In Hip Hop, Y-O!

[@jonnydarrin]

2021 baby.... here forever

[@treydogwhistle8212]

this got me so hyped up

[@johnworley1891]

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

[@Aurock]

I miss this...

[@gjwilliams4098]

1:11...Talib is supposed to say..."you must know karate, or think your soul is bulletproof like Sade" He made Mos look bad but Mos was on time!

[@lilurchin396]

I miss hip hop music ..too bad it aint the same no more ..when rap was authentic

[@TyBritt1829]

LOL @ 1:10 Mos misses his line and Talib gives him a look like... "...really?"

[@gjwilliams4098]

I thought the same thing...but mos was on point. Kweli was supposed to keep rapping. I had to watch the official video to catch

[@crimes2]

HAhahaa, duuuuude thas happened to me SOOOOO many times when I was performing wit my homie! Hahaa, If he DID look at him like that, it was cuz the hype! Haha, he heard Def sayin it, so he thought he'd keep goin. hahaa, but yee man, that shit happened to me a few times! Hhahaa shits funny though, the crowd dont notice, they're vibin too hard! Hahaa

[@mickeynewlin]

The energy from this crowd!!! Absolutely MAGNETIC. It's NEVER about the size of the crowd, it's the energy amongst it that makes it powerful!

[@I.Am.Channa]

we can all still feel that energy.

[@acegetpaid1982]

This Performance sound way better than the original .

[@isaacrobinson4759]

Jeeeeez that chemistry right from the start

[@SarahAssita]

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