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.
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"
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
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!!!
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
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.
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..
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!
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..
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.
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!!
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
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!!!!
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!
"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.
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.
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.
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
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
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!
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I took all this for granted back then. Thought this was going to last forever.
Super facts
We all did smh... 😔😢
yup 🙄
What if I told you....
U are preaching bro!!!!
Do not overlook Mos Def's singing skills
Word up
Word up
facts, especially on the song UMI Says
great vocal performance
He took it somewhere else with this performance. Not a wasted note.
Exactly! And he's a really talented actor too.
When hip hop gave you goosebumps. .......
+Mthunzi Mnyazi 110%
Mthunzi Mnyazi first time I heard this song was a few days ago and I got goosebumps
classic example of a
Still
Mthunzi Mnyazi yes sir
This almost made me cry. Such a beautiful Hip Hop performance.
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.
@@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
@@unclegardener Will you crap yourself now after two years?
@@uchihauzumaki2605 Idk tf I was talking about, ion even understand after reading 5 times
This energy in the crowd... I live to experience this one day.
Ghettoblaster yes! Crowds like this are a treasure
Good luck, nowadays people are busy recording the concert
@@unclegardener so they can upload it to their IG or Snapchat 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
Mos Def has one of the most soulfoul voice in hip hop.
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"
Please, back in my day, gravity was 1.83 times lighter and we rode pterodactyls down the block. Smh, kids these days.
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
I’m 15 and I know my generation sucks ok
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!!!
This will NEVER be repeated again 🔥🔥
These 9 minutes will live in greatness until the end of time
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.
Which one?
Dude Commons whole thing is such a telling story
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
Its a shame they only dropped one album.
Truth smh def should have beem on their third at least by now
the announced a new one
Imagine of diamonds grew on trees...
JohnJayJoka TV it's too late at this point. Mos Def fell off so hard over the years, it won't be the same.
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.
This is probably my favorite 3-man collabo in hip-hop history. 🔥🔥🔥
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..
Talib is a lyrical genius.
I really wonder why he isn't bigger than he is.
Chiazo Anyaso Because the Majority Wants to dance not think. I for one am both but hey that's the way the cookie crumbles....
Chiazo Anyaso he is big already and has the respect and inspires people
Fairplay Terrific truth be if skills sold I'd probably be talib kweli
-jay z
Fairplay Terrific My brother I believe that 100 percent
@@gorkon87 I wanted to rhyme like Common Sense (but I sold 5 mill) I ain't been rhymin like Common since...
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!
that transition at 1:49 - oh oh oh oh oh oh my God.
RIGHT!?!
I felt that!
wow this is the best performance ive seen
This is REAL HIP HOP at its FINEST!! I wish we could bring this back to stay with us!!!
This was in 98 or 99 hip- hop was the greatest back in the 90s
Everything was best in the 90s
Man that crowd right there, this time period, that style of dress, that sound of rap music...... What Happen?? O_o
rob mac who u support?
This is so classic. Look at how much they love doing what they do. This takes me back
3:43 this is the moment I fell in love with blackstar
Saw black star in London a couple weeks ago. They brought out RZA at the end. Hip hop madness, the best
Jon Phillips it wasn't RZA it was the Wizard ... it was a good night anyway they back in July I think
@@progressivelife841 😂😂
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!!!👍👍✊👊🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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..
lol mos def holding the water bottle. hydrate my brothas.
maybe my favourite comment on youtube
PURE ENERGY. ORGANIC AND RAW!!!
Formula for which it was designed!
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.
i think i feel a tear coming thru
I agree
"Respiration" is a True Masterpiece ...Next level !
This is real hip hop culture.
Yes... Hip-Hop as Culture and Movement.
truly a magic moment taped and caught for posterity. indeed Yasim can still sing.
The Golden Era of Hip-Hop
Keith Michael greatt God because weare IsrealitesEricG.Foster
The love and energy in the room is so refreshing
Beat rap duo of all time. This album is timeless it should have won a Grammy.
BET should've never left D.C.
so much energy
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!!
Damn. This is some lost hip hop history. Crazy... "so much on my mind..."
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
I Love My Culture and Heritage.....BlackNProud....
The way Mos Def harmonizes with them classic yells just enhances this experience ❤️ THE BEST
Ps: peep shawty at 8:12 bruh😍
Woah, so much positive energy and their words flow together so naturally
Great performance all over! That crowd was blessed that day!
This was amazing. The crowd was lit. The performance was fire 🔥
Ok, my favourite Hip Hop Song of all time. Definitely!
this is what I show people when they ask me what "real hip hop" is
One of the greatest live musical performances ever period.
Yo this shit gave me chills. Vibes so sick.
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!!!!
Mos, Kweli, Common and last but not least DJ Hi-Tek! This is legendary hip-hop shit right here, no doubt.
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!
Doesn't get better than this.
"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.
I love respiration. Black star
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.
man why cant we go back to this music
David Rasnake Support & Demand That's all it takes.....
Too powerful. They never want to give us the power.
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.
mos def rocking Diesel 🔥
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!!!
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.
2019... From Brazil... Real hip hop this is.
Isso aí mano
1:11 greatest recovery from a missed line in hip hop history by mos
the look on talib's face haha
I thought the same...but if you listen to the album, Kweli actually missed his line
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
Bruh...I love this - Them together is so legendary...energy is FIRE 🔥...#ThisIsHipHop
who doesn't like this? this is HIP-HOP!!!!
we can all still feel that energy.
Two of the greatest MC’s to ever Grace the face of the earth. 2023 anyone?!?!
Id pay BIG MONEY to see these GODS FLOW 🔥🔥this real hip-hop rightchea‼️
THIS is hip-hop. I have no idea what you call it today....
Hip Hop
+marcman07 trash trash thats what you called it...i guess this classic is ain't ur class ..learn hip hop
Maglore Saleh Na, still Hip Hop. I understand my culture. Carry on
+marcman07 ur culture !! where u from lol ?
+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.
man ! these Mc's know how to move a crowd ! #LEGENDS
Now this is hip hop!
This duo the flow they all had nothing like it a timeless piece of hip hop true icons
Kweli killed EVERYONE on Respiration... god damn his flow & verse was RIDICULOUS
man, what I would have given to be a fly on one of those walls!!!!
+SSufi Right!!
This is so important for so many different reasons. Thanks for sharing. Peace to all!
this was so organic n the crowd didnt catch it they jus was jammin to the beat
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!
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
datdudedave08 kayne n jay different type of rappers
Ya heard!!!
The most perfect illustration of what an actual MC is...........
Them boyz murdered that stage gotta salute the og's 💯💯💯
That was OUTSTANDING. REAL HIP HOP!!
Fu*&ing CLASSIC! 🔥 📛 👩🚒 DJ HI TEK in the back, sheeeesh!
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
Respiration is one of the best hip hop songs of all time. Defo top 3.
this got me so hyped up
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!
I miss this...
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 "!
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!
This song went 100 to number 1 on my tops no joke siiick ass song and halla performance uptown gezzy..
So awesome 👏🏾 They are so much in Harmony!!!!! ❤
That's how you supposed to rap live and rock a crowd, a great example of the best days of rap and hip hop.
Been waiting on BlackStar 2 since Forever......
Black Star...one of the best hip hop duos ever! We need another album pronto!
So much knowledge being dropped in these verses but at the same time the tracks bangin
2021 baby.... here forever
6:26 yasins voice in the back = really good energy
Kweli sounds great hear, even better than the record
BEAUTIFUL
Oh Thanks!!! REAL HIP HOP in my ears... BIG UP!