Black StarMos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star

Label:

Rawkus – 088 112 897-2

Format:

CD , Album, Reissue

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Hip Hop

Style:

Conscious

Tracklist

1 Intro
Co-producerTalib Kweli
EngineerSudan
Mixed BySteve Souder
ProducerDJ Hi-Tek*
1:11
2 Astronomy
Featuring, KeyboardsWeldon Irvine
Producer, Recorded By, Mixed ByMr. Walt
Recorded By, Mixed ByKieren Walsh*
Scratches [Cuts By]DJ Evil Dee*
3:23
3 Definition
Co-producerTalib Kweli
EngineerSuccess (2)
Mixed ByKen "Duro" Ifill
ProducerDJ Hi-Tek*
3:26
4 Re:DEFinition
Co-producerTalib Kweli
EngineerSuccess (2)
Mixed ByKen "Duro" Ifill
ProducerDJ Hi-Tek*
3:02
5 Children's Story
EngineerSurge (10)
Mixed ByKen "Duro" Ifill
ProducerShawn J. Period*
3:32
6 Brown Skin Lady
EngineerCharlie Mack
Mixed BySteve Souder
ProducerJ. Rawls
5:46
7 B Boys Will B Boys
Mixed ByRicky St. Hilaire*
ProducerG-ology*
Recorded By [At Funky Slice]Sudan
Recorded By [At Unique]Pat Viola*
Scratches [Cuts By]DJ Hi-Tek*
2:35
8 K.O.S. (Determination)
Effects [Crowd By]Rich Mason
Electric Piano [Rhodes]Mos Def
EngineerSudan
FeaturingVinia Mojica
Mixed BySteve Souder
Producer, Effects [Crowd By]DJ Hi-Tek*
4:49
9 Hater Players
Featuring, Vocals [Additional]Apani B. FlyEmcee*
Mixed ByKen "Duro" Ifill
ProducerShawn J. Period*
Recorded ByVon Sessions*
4:07
10 Yo Yeah
Co-producerTalib Kweli
Mixed ByRick St. Hilaire
ProducerJ. Rawls
Recorded ByVon Sessions*
1:09
11 Respiration
FeaturingCommon
GuitarDeChown Jenkins
Mixed BySteve Souder
ProducerDJ Hi-Tek*
Recorded ByPat Viola*
6:05
12 Thieves In The Night
EngineerSudan
Mixed ByRicky St. Hilaire*
Producer88 Keys*
5:11
13 Twice Inna Lifetime
FeaturingPunch & Words
Mixed BySteve Souder
ProducerDJ Hi-Tek*
Recorded By [At Funky Slice]Sudan
Recorded By [At Unique]Von Sessions*
5:38

Companies, etc.

  • Recorded AtFunky Slice Studios
  • Mixed AtSoundtrax Studio
  • Recorded AtD&D Studios
  • Mixed AtD&D Studios
  • Mixed AtPlatinum Island Studios
  • Mixed AtBattery Studios, New York
  • Recorded AtBobalicious Studios
  • Recorded AtUnique Recording
  • Mixed AtElectric Lady Studios
  • Recorded AtStreeterville Studios
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Rawkus Entertainment L.L.C.
  • Copyright ©Rawkus Entertainment L.L.C.
  • Distributed ByUniversal Music & Video Distribution, Corp.
  • Glass Mastered AtMatsushita Universal Media Services – 1000511333

Notes

Track 1 produced for Hi-Tek Productions Inc. Recorded at Funky Slice Studios Brooklyn NYC. Mixed at Soundtrax Studio NYC.
Track 2 produced for Da Beatminerz. Recorded and mixed at D&D Studios NYC.
Tracks 3 & 4 produced for Hi-Tek Productions, Inc. Recorded at Funky Slice Brooklyn. Mixed at Platinum Island NYC.
Track 5 produced for Fruition Music. Recorded at Funky Slice Brooklyn NYC. Mixed at Battery Studios.
Track 6 produced for the Drum Society. Recorded at Bobalicious Stuiods (Amusement) Sherman Oaks CA. Mixed at Platinum Island NYC.
Track 7 recorded at Funky Slice Brooklyn NYC and at Unique Studios NYC. Mixed at Electric Lady Studios NYC.
Track 8 produced for Hi-Tek Productions, Inc. Recorded at Funky Slice Brooklyn. Mixed at Soundtrax Studio.
Track 9 produced for Fruition Music. Recorded at Funky Slice Brooklyn NYC and at Unique Studios. Mixed at Battery Studios.
Track 10 produced for the Drum Society. Recorded at Unique Studios NYC. Mixed at Electric Lady Studios.
Track 11 produced for Hi-Tek Productions, Inc. Recorded at Streeterville Studios Chicago and at Unique Studios. Mixed at Soundtrax Studios.
Track 12 produced for Tumblin' Dice Productions. Recorded at Funky Slice Brooklyn NYC. Mixed at Electric Lady Studios.
Track 13 produced for Hi-Tek Productions, Inc. Recorded at Unique Studios NYC and also at Funky Slice Brooklyn. Mixed at Electric Lady Studios NYC.

℗1998 ©1998, 2002 Rawkus Entertainment L.L.C.
Distributed by Universal Music & Video Distribution, Corp.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode: 0 08811 28972 0
  • Matrix / Runout: MFG BY MATSUSHITA UNIVERSAL MEDIA SERVICES 0881128972 1000511333
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI L771
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 2A28

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
The Instrumentals (LP, Album) Rawkus RWK 1158NL US 1998
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Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star (CD, Album, Slipcase) Rawkus RWK 1158-2 US 1998
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Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star (LP, Album, Stereo) Rawkus RWK 1158-1 US 1998
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Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star (Cassette, Album) Rawkus RWK 1158-4 US 1998
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Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star (Radio & Retail Copy - All Curses Deleted) (CD, Album, Promo) Rawkus RWK 1158CL US 1998

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