http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.37462&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rssA Brooklyn-based duo composed of Mos Def and Talib Kweli, Black Star enlightened listeners with their self-titled 1998 debut. Armed with positive and conscious lyricism set to jazzy, earthy grooves, they provided a welcome change from the thugged-out styles of the industry. Black Star's mellow flows speak out against ignorance, violence, and materialism, while stressing the importance of respect, freedom, and knowledge of self. Far from being preachy, Mos and Talib's innovative deliveries, varied cadences, and smooth harmonizing always keep their message funky. They are among a refreshing new breed of emcees -- along with the Roots and Common -- who seek to educate as well as entertain. - Brolin WinningIndie Rap/Hip-Hopen720Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:21:19 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.37462&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss A Brooklyn-based duo composed of Mos Def and Talib Kweli, Black Star enlightened listeners with their self-titled 1998 debut. Armed with positive and conscious lyricism set to jazzy, earthy grooves, they provided a welcome change from the thugged-out styles of the industry. Black Star's mellow flows speak out against ignorance, violence, and materialism, while stressing the importance of respect, freedom, and knowledge of self. Far from being preachy, Mos and Talib's innovative deliveries, varied cadences, and smooth harmonizing always keep their message funky. They are among a refreshing new breed of emcees -- along with the Roots and Common -- who seek to educate as well as entertain. - Brolin Winning http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2734239&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Thu, 1 Jan 1998 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Black Star on Rhapsody Online 2734239 tra.2734239 Black Star art.37462 0.99 Black Star alb.162843 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/8/7/4/5/1315478_170x170.jpg 2002-06-04 00:00:00.0 1998-01-01 00:00:00.0 true Definition tra.2734239 206000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2734239&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2734239&variant=data&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2734247&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Thu, 1 Jan 1998 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Black Star on Rhapsody Online 2734247 tra.2734247 Black Star art.37462 0.99 Black Star alb.162843 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/8/7/4/5/1315478_170x170.jpg 2002-06-04 00:00:00.0 1998-01-01 00:00:00.0 true Respiration - (featuring Common) tra.2734247 365000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2734247&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2734247&variant=data&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2734241&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Thu, 1 Jan 1998 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Black Star on Rhapsody Online 2734241 tra.2734241 Black Star art.37462 0.99 Black Star alb.162843 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/8/7/4/5/1315478_170x170.jpg 2002-06-04 00:00:00.0 1998-01-01 00:00:00.0 true Children's Story tra.2734241 212000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2734241&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2734241&variant=data&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2734242&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Thu, 1 Jan 1998 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Black Star on Rhapsody Online 2734242 tra.2734242 Black Star art.37462 0.99 Black Star alb.162843 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/8/7/4/5/1315478_170x170.jpg 2002-06-04 00:00:00.0 1998-01-01 00:00:00.0 true Brown Skin Lady tra.2734242 346000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2734242&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2734242&variant=data&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2734238&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Thu, 1 Jan 1998 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Black Star on Rhapsody Online 2734238 tra.2734238 Black Star art.37462 0.99 Black Star alb.162843 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/8/7/4/5/1315478_170x170.jpg 2002-06-04 00:00:00.0 1998-01-01 00:00:00.0 true Astronomy (8th Light) - (featuring Weldon Irvine) tra.2734238 203000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2734238&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2734238&variant=data&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2734240&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Thu, 1 Jan 1998 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Black Star on Rhapsody Online 2734240 tra.2734240 Black Star art.37462 0.99 Black Star alb.162843 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/8/7/4/5/1315478_170x170.jpg 2002-06-04 00:00:00.0 1998-01-01 00:00:00.0 true Re:Definition tra.2734240 183000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2734240&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2734240&variant=data&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2734248&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Thu, 1 Jan 1998 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Black Star on Rhapsody Online 2734248 tra.2734248 Black Star art.37462 0.99 Black Star alb.162843 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/8/7/4/5/1315478_170x170.jpg 2002-06-04 00:00:00.0 1998-01-01 00:00:00.0 true Thieves In The Night tra.2734248 317000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2734248&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2734248&variant=data&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2734244&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Thu, 1 Jan 1998 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Black Star on Rhapsody Online 2734244 tra.2734244 Black Star art.37462 0.99 Black Star alb.162843 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/8/7/4/5/1315478_170x170.jpg 2002-06-04 00:00:00.0 1998-01-01 00:00:00.0 true K.O.S. 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(featuring Apani B Fly Emcee) tra.2734245 248000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2734245&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2734245&variant=data&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2734243&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Thu, 1 Jan 1998 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Black Star on Rhapsody Online 2734243 tra.2734243 Black Star art.37462 0.99 Black Star alb.162843 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/8/7/4/5/1315478_170x170.jpg 2002-06-04 00:00:00.0 1998-01-01 00:00:00.0 true B Boys Will B Boys tra.2734243 156000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2734243&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2734243&variant=data&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2734249&rws=%2Fblack-star%2Ftop-tracks.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Thu, 1 Jan 1998 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Black Star on Rhapsody Online 2734249 tra.2734249 Black Star art.37462 0.99 Black Star alb.162843 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/8/7/4/5/1315478_170x170.jpg 2002-06-04 00:00:00.0 1998-01-01 00:00:00.0 true Twice Inna Lifetime - 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