Mos Def - History ft. Talib Kweli

Music video by Mos Def performing History. (C) 2009 Downtown Music, LLC. Downtown Records is a trademark of Downtown Music, LLC.

[@jm2p7]

Two of the best rappers, rapping on a J Dilla beat. It doesn’t get much better than this

[@OldSchoolLovin15]

Man, couldn’t have said it better.

[@ronnysimon181]

😎🙏❤🎶🎙

[@silewis9396]

Nuff said 🔥

[@SouthCentralChannel]

mos def is so underrated

[@jamesmartin8758]

Mos def is a legend

[@ms00kye]

Nowadays the best emcees are

[@gregoryhughes2994]

Not to me

[@robbieflores7292]

Top 5. No question.

[@tonyrichengod9280]

SouthCentralChannel Underrated by whom? Certainly not by anyone who knows about REAL Hip Hop

[@beatzbyreefah]

Mos and Kweli are one of the best duos in hip hop history

[@justinhunt4767]

Fax

[@spongeaang98]

Black Star. J Dilla. Doesn't get much better than this.

[@victoriaappiagei1482]

Dope poetry performance Humble music best ever really mam blessed God made hip-hop

[@trentyates418]

That's real hip hop for ya!

[@Solomonsochill]

No flashy cars, mansions or girls. Just two friends, a dope beat and some sick rhymes. What y’all know about that??

[@MRINOCSS10]

A Dilla beat too

[@trentyates418]

And a dope ass video!

[@unclegardener]

Best rapper ever

[@justinhunt4767]

That's all you need

[@MTS7140]

Right!

[@explorationi]

"Kweli say, "Everybody act according to the season that they're born in." This Talib Kweli quote is so true in my experiences.

[@abdelabdel9387]

I wanna cry when I remember how hip hop was ..

[@Free_Snooki]

Right. What makes it disconcerting is that this wasn't even that long ago, yet so much has changed.

[@Brandon-gw4ed]

You're not alone my dude.

[@Rafathy]

Listen to cunninlynguists, joey badass, cannonhead, bas, aesop rock support the people keeping it alive still. Give me recommendations if you got any too.

[@ronhitler-barassi2624]

You realise you sound like a guy in 1996 listening to ALTiens whining about how much better it was in the days of Grandmaster Flash

[@Free_Snooki]

@@ronhitler-barassi2624 It may not be the '90s, but the late 2000s & even early 2010s music sounded different from the mid & late 2010s & so forth. I think it merits nostalgia.

[@ParodyMenOnline]

Pissed that this isn't on spotify anymore, this is one of my favorite Mos Def tracks ever

[@lotterypicks]

Then you should be glad it isn't on there anymore...he is against everything Spotify stands for

[@Feelin2nice]

Two of the coldest cats to ever touch a microphone. Classic!

[@goldmoneygold1]

Forreal

[@goldmoneygold1]

***** lol

[@devanteporter6981]

***** rip dilla 😢

[@akidnameddylan]

***** nah. theyd just find another dope beat to spit this realness on

[@itsachannel5651]

Ksus Susk you know nothing and never will

[@norrlyolson22]

"I rock with the Roots like the Giving Tree Powerful, bigotry at work, me and my people got history These rappers dumb it down considerably We get it poppin' like a hit chorus The flow is historic, they can't get rid of us Ubiquitous, and we lay the law like Leviticus Ten years ago we made history so they missing us" Already been said by Kweli.

[@dielxt3085]

The beat , the lyrics , the MC’s everything in this song is A+

[@CurtisBond]

I get so emotional when I see this vid. Real hip-hop that touches the soul.

[@ranjan_v]

Mos Def Revelations will be my favourite for years to come

[@Eddieleeski]

"And we lay the law like Leviticus" Talib Kweli went in...they aint ready for that real shit!

[@TABPppy]

Brings back memories NBA live 10

[@jefferyyot5587]

Facts bro dem days

[@williamabilamalinga3131]

It’s in December 2020, and am still listening to Mos Def, that’s history 🙌🏾

[@sonzalez]

BlackStar & Dilla. Timeless music right here.

[@douglasrivera1897]

For real! I caught the chills listening to this again.

[@charleslavoie5402]

If you ever have the opportunity to see these guys perform live..... do it. One of the best live performances I’ve ever seen. The chemistry between these two is just incredible.

[@ctrl_altesc]

PSA: You CAN enjoy this and listen to a classic, without having to denigrate modern hip hop. Things evolve and change guys, just embrace it.

[@Bluddyshadowhell]

"these rappers dumbing down considerably" these are truest words that have ever been spoken

[@annunakian8054]

The rap game just isn't the same anymore.

[@ideac.]

True, its even better now

[@Dreallday88]

Mos and Kweli did a 2 hour show in Toronto 2 weeks ago. It was incredible. The energy in building was ridiculous. Black, white, asian, brown, everybody jus enjoying good music. Real hip hop bring ppl together. When they dropped History, the spot blew up!! ...RIP Dilla

[@phunkeehone]

A lot of highly skilled mc's through the history of hiphop, from then to now. But Mos Def is without a doubt in my personal top 5, when it comes to lyrics and flows.

[@calvinroyal9482]

Mos Def 5 Ghostface killa And I always flip the order depending my mood..

[@calvinroyal9482]

*6*

[@emwebb10]

Mad this album is off Spotify 😭

[@ericnielsen5441]

Its right here 🎉

[@AQGOAT24]

Song is too short, but a classic nonetheless.

[@b145701s]

Indeed

[@Tangren03]

Yeah! True lyricism that get's the point across in such a short time, this is real hiphop!!

[@flanksteak1044]

Short song but packs a deep message sparks more thoughts then other peoples full albums not to mention the beautiful beat

[@archiealsobrookii4755]

That beat is the business!!

[@terrancewoods478]

@@archiealsobrookii4755 Dilla🙏🏿

[@hobbsdibos7396]

Some were happy, some were sad Some felt bad from being good Some felt good from being bad, feelings pass and change But they never leave, they here to stay

[@melissaafernandes902]

Why can't this approach to hip hop come back? Real creativity and positive energy. More real.

[@Keckhoot]

Sick song! I remember when they put it in NBA Live 10. Those were the days haha

[@dismike3294]

Fax

[@g-h-l]

One of the best/underrated basketball games EVER

[@nickymirks2671]

Yes I remember that with Dwight Howard on the cover wow the memories.

[@jajuanhill5437]

Yep bro

[@jakeb3055]

some of the freshest and most profound lines in rap right here: "I was born in a season where the world was quiet and cold Celebrations were going on Some were happy, some were sad Some felt bad from being good Some felt good from being bad, feelings pass and change But they never leave, they here to stay"

[@benjaz2]

The whole song is amazing but that out to verse from Mos is straight fire. The flow is amazing! The Ecstatic is one of my top 10 albums of all time

[@YoshimizRobots]

Dilla, Mos Def, and Talib. Can't wrong there.

[@OldSkoolJournal]

One of the most AMAZING DUOS EVER in the history of HIP HOP! Big Ups to Black Star!

[@lovegoddess3912]

timeless classic by 2 beautiful brothers

[@bl00d5h0ck]

Really bruh? How immature can you be Keyser? Wow... Dee! I feel you! This is real hip hop by "2 beautiful brothers"!

[@aynesday3768]

mos def has the best vibe beats man and wit tha lyrical skill he's just plain dope💯

[@jesharescoffery7090]

Those last bars by Yasiin damn near blew my hat off my head!

[@lolomojito]

J DILLA

[@orlandoreyes878]

i was scrolling thru these comments for this. i guess not many people know j dilla produced this

[@terrancewoods122]

+Orlando Reyes I didn't know bro. Salute

[@marcchami8851]

Us JDilla worshipers needa let everyone know

[@BulletTrucking99]

Wow didn't know Dilla produced this. Another reason he's one of the GOAT's

[@Currygoatpapi]

I get chills just listening to this its a powerful message hearing this

[@joefilo4238]

"And don't call it comeback in particular We will never blend into ephemera or Fade into peripheral, transition of the minister's original We're broadcast clear without diminishing Black Star so tight, burning soul temperatures administers Alkalines, aminos and minerals essentials Served over Dilla time signatures It's miracle material, remember it's right now foreverness" This outro still blows me 6 years later, I can never wrap my head fully around it. Blackstar Keep Shining!

[@faisalahmed157]

untouchable! Love Mos Def, severely slept on but king among real hip hop fans. I wish he put out more music tho!

[@ManchesterUnitedKing]

Black Star's Stove top burning soul temperatures******

[@UptownNYC]

@@ManchesterUnitedKing I know right? Its clearly 'Stove Top' where he get 'so tight' from?? 😂😂

[@ottoasmuss9642]

whoa, Mos Def killed it at the end, awesome song.

[@craigdavis5407]

Blackstar are very very underrated emcees man.

[@UFOsAreRealArea51]

I love that 70s sound, it makes me feel good when I hear it.

[@tonyrussi7777]

"Two Lovers History" written & sung by Mary Wells 1968.

[@yakuzamoons]

man, I love this beat

[@JVCOOL784]

Only the best made it #RIPDILLA

[@farenzeks437]

They have a lot of good songs together, but this one is the one I return to the most. The Beautiful Remix w/ Mary J Blige is a gem as well, just great music that ages amazingly 🔥

[@tsugaru_solos]

Mos Def is the best rapper alive.

[@whysoserious212]

"holiday holiday happy birthday teenage love the first cup run deep" preach

[@tysonmiller8258]

The chemistry these two had will never be seen again

[@donlionhart9622]

Yeah this is legendary bro blackstar for life

[@jmt3116]

Outkast....

[@VisionoftheChief]

+JMT Mobb Deep, Gang Starr, Wu Tang Clan, etc. But yea, I see what you mean

[@kamboslice1439]

he gets it

[@mf_dva]

Nosferatu Zodd He clearly said again as in after. Those were around during the same time.

[@k2datrack]

Yasiin Bey quoting Talib from "Beautiful Struggle". That's one of my favourite songs from Talib Kweli. If you haven't heard it, please do so immediately

[@GoodxJ]

Mos Def & Yasiin Bey - my two favorite emcees!!!

[@AerialPenn]

😂😂😂 damn show Talib a lil love though.

[@GoodxJ]

​@@AerialPenn I like Mos Def best in Blackstar! better rhythm and pocket to his flow.... 🎤

[@averylane7516]

I'm here in October 2019 #History

[@tomthecat268]

💪🏾💪🏾🔥🔥

[@marissa1071]

Avery Lane ❣️🔥🤟🏼📈

[@onlyone23km]

For all the brothers and sisters of the past present and future, who have fought in the struggle, regardless of whether they’re alive or dead. #blacklivesmatter

[@trentyates418]

Happy 48th birthday dilla 🎉 🎉 🎉!!! Remember you was is and will always be a hip hop beatmaking legend, and one of my favorites.

[@mastercaponemaster]

one of the best if not the best rap duo in the universe. "again and again newness" Mos & Kweli killed it "10 years ago we made history so they missin us" Blackstar!!! "stove top burnin"

[@adophius]

AND STILL better than the shit they play today.

[@lyrics2challenged]

STILL.

[@INIR2]

Damn...Mos Def Killed the 3rd Verse!!! Ya wasn't listening: [Mos Def] And don't call it come back in particular We've been effort blending to affirmer or Fade into peripheral,condition of the minister's original We're broadcast clear without diminishing Black Star so tight, burning soul temperatures and ministers Alkalines, aminos and minerals essentials Served over Dilla time signatures It's miracle material, remember it's right now foreverness [Me] Da' Fuck?!?

[@marsdenmurray4413]

My comment late but I'm sure he says administers

[@micahburton653]

1 of the GREATEST

[@bp8300]

WTF!? THIS WAS FUCKING AMAZING!

[@piercingpencils_art]

It's Yasiin Bey now, Mos Def is the former. But yep lyrical Blakksmith🙌

[@AlKhidarBenEl]

Actual Facts -Damn!!!!!!

[@gatismarusens615]

Synchronism - even the days 6 years ago was great bopping this channel out 🕺🖱️🙏

[@greendude27]

this is real hip hop!

[@alycat3010]

Two of the best Lyricist ever!! I miss this!

[@kdedrakeign]

I Love the Groove to the Old school Jam this Rhyme is layed down to.... Mos Def and Talib are both among my all time fav's!

[@jenniferreyes4168]

Talib raps so fast. I love that dude. 💙✌️🗽

[@kevinfinnegan1]

A great sample from Mary Wells' "Two Lovers History"

[@KrackBoySlim]

THANK YOU

[@allwork1980]

🙏💯

[@craigdavis5407]

True Hip Hop For Life Man.

[@crispaseve]

I am till believing Mos Def is best Lyrical ever

[@rjfsir]

There are very few hip hop records made in the 21st century that can cause me to shed a tear. This is one of them.

[@liamwall5492]

I wish this song would go on forever

[@Dank_Dank]

I wish this song was at least 5 minutes

[@kgillnpfb]

Two of the best rap mcs ever

[@alexbattaglia3583]

I was born in the decade of decadence where they worship what they have, Kweli spittin

[@hotlikefire2644]

Hip Hop's greatest Dynamic duo ♥️ Mos Def and Talib Kweli

[@RobBanManasseh]

And we lay the LAW like Leviticus👈🔥🔥🔥🔥 Serious combo with Black Star and Dilla!!!

[@bozgun6187]

I am living turkey and ı am following you since years ı want to include that ı really love your songs

[@cornellthornton4729]

Man this felt fresh hearing it in 24'

[@MartianMan78]

Blackstarr x Dilla 🔥🔥

[@jumpman2326]

Mos def have some of the best beats

[@harryhaywood94]

Trane Crowley cos it's a Dilla beat dawg THE best

[@craigdavis5407]

Underrated Song!!!!

[@rayleonard5626]

Aye he killed that shit. Mos was what Kendrick and cole are now. Realist mc's of rap

[@fuckingkimura]

I cannot agree more with that sentiment. Tho admittedly J Cole and Kendrick are much more successful commercially. Still, mad love for these four who represent hip hop and stay real

[@tsedytaye8681]

I don't want to listen to hip hop if it doesn't elevate me

[@oddysee209]

[Intro] Kweli say, "Everybody act according to the season that they born in" Some are the night, some are the morning, some at noon Some in winter, some in June It's our code, it's the natural The science is a jewel For me and mines, yours and you Let's move, tell you a little about mine, yo [Verse 1] I was born in a season where the world was quiet and cold Celebrations were going on Some were happy, some were sad Some felt bad from being good Some felt good from being bad , feelings pass and change But they never leave, they here to stay Holiday, holiday, happy birthday Teenage love, the first cut run deep Soul on flesh , this is the Brooklyn streets Year of the Ox, seven and three M.D. , the history (come on) Every soul's got one of these (yes) It's where you been and where you be And without understanding you cannot proceed Complete, the start and the end Then it just go round again [Hook] Again and again, brand new Again and again, so fresh Again and again, newness [Verse 2: Talib Kweli] I was born in the decade of decadence where they worship what they have Ford was president, do the math The war was ended when the Vietnamese stormed the city of Saigon We was like, bye; we was gone, let bygones be bygones I'm gone, spread love, it's the Brooklyn way Where the hug you with the firearm, try it on Like new school clothes , Black Star official Smash when we do a show, it's facts, no mystery I'm down with the crew like Mussolini in Italy I rock with the Roots like the Giving Tree Powerful, bigotry at work, me and my people got history These rappers dumb it down considerably We get it poppin' like a hit chorus The flow is historic, they can't get rid of us Ubiquitous , and we lay the law like Leviticus Ten years ago we made history so they missing us [Outro] And don't call it comeback in particular We will never blend into ephemera or Fade into peripheral, transition of the minister's original We're broadcast clear without diminishing Black Star so tight, burning soul temperatures and ministers Alkalines, aminos and minerals essentials Served over Dilla time signatures It's miracle material, remember it's right now foreverness

[@BrownGirlFromBoston]

Still one of my favorites from the BlackStar!

[@EpilepticOrchestra]

Anything these guys do together is magic.

[@miraemanouche3445]

plain perfect these two. a heavenly combo.

[@AmirZoubi]

One of the best rap songs ever. Nice beat, lyrics and video. This makes my day.

[@Stakwell]

"Everybody act according to the season that they're born in, some in the night some in the morning."

[@WhatHappend2HipHop]

Dayum, mos def still puttn it out there, this is the taste of the 90s!

[@Whiskey_Tengu]

Forget the top 10 debate because it's almost always a personal favorite list Mos has been my personal favorite MC ever since Black on Both Sides dropped. Seen him in concert more times than I can count and he never disappointed. So nothing would make me happier than if more new comments dropped because some younger JID fans (I'm an old head JID fan for the record) came to this because they wanted to hear more from that dude who dropped bars on JID's "Stars" track.

[@geng2388]

Anyone catch him on Dexter? Nailed it! Powerful episodes.

[@psychomantis6459]

Didnt know he appeared in Dexter! lol

[@Inspirmentalist]

happy birthday mos def!!!!

[@sarge502jeep]

Mos is mos as usual. Came with it but that Kweli line...Saigon, Bye we was gone, let bygones be bygones..... stop playin!!!

[@l3mu3l1]

He's keeping the real rap alive and kweli too, most rappers talk about sex ,drugs ,and violence, he talks about real stuf,f not that crap on the radio.

[@salsasoul4112]

My only complaint is that this joint isn't longer. I love Blackstar. B.R.O.O.K.L.Y.N!

[@rasta317]

i saw yasiin and talib perform this in his last US tour on 1/2/17 and it was electric

[@filly.8]

Brockelle Nelson lucky you, he cancelled on us in sacramento midshow and never returned for the rescheduled date :(

[@jaylock9twenty5]

I just saw them a few weeks ago in Oakland. I concur. It was electric

[@nikelosmbp]

Dam this is beautiful art. RIP Dilla.

[@BloodIncantationTab]

This video is so real. Rip Jay Dee

[@GrownMoolie]

Such a dope masterpiece.

[@makbar101]

Real hip hop...yes indeed

[@Phil_Deeznutz714]

We need another black star album ASAP

[@bigmrhall]

I really need another BlackStarr Album!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They complement each others styles very well!

[@christinesutton8317]

74 people slept through their History class!

[@idonotagree6993]

Playing this Loud in 2019! and you??

[@hassanelshek9474]

Mosdef one of the best rappers of all time

[@mylesteller]

J Dilla...bro this beat always gives me goosebumps, r.i.p 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@jeremybalsley5765]

I'm an atheist but for some reason most of my favorite hip hop artist tend to be Muslim, puzzles me...

[@mfwhom5214]

Yeah a lot odd the rappers I listen to are part of that five percent nation religion (which has ties to Islam). And I remember reading somewhere that mos def is a 9/11 truther :(

[@jeremybalsley5765]

Tribe is my all time favorite. None of these guys are hardcore, I don't think. I'm sure most of them drink, smoke or both. A lot of them were just raised in it. As was I with Christianity. I just wish being the thinkers of hip hop they'd give it up. There are a few outspoken atheist rappers tho.

[@mfwhom5214]

Dead prez comes to mind when I think of atheist rappers. You should check out their song "Propaganda".

[@cookieboy013]

True most of the best rappers out there are Muslim

[@mfwhom5214]

cookieboy013 I agree, most of them dont incorporate it into their music so it's all good.