Footage from Black Star’s performance at the Paid Dues Festival in San Bernandino, CA. Up top is Respiration and down bottom is Astronomy (8th Light) and Definition. Props to YK2.

While we wait for a proper Black Star album, Mos Def and Talib Kweli were on hand at Oakland’s Fox Theater running through their hits. “Definition” up top, “RE:Definition” down bottom, courtesy of BMUSE.

The visuals for the Dilla-produced Black Star reunion gets colorized. Lensed by Coodie & Chike, additional work by Micheal Sterling Eaton. Color work done in collaboration with Pure Studios in New York with acclaimed flame artist Alvin Cruz.

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We kept asking for more Black Star music, we keep receiving more Black Star music. This time here are the visuals off The Ecstatic single.

PREVIOUS: Talib Kweli + Hi-Tek Are… Reflection Eternal – The RE:Union (Mixed by Statik Selektah)

MTV just threw up a 30 second preview of the Dilla produced Black Star reunion from Mos Def’s Ecstatic.

PREVIOUS: Reflection Eternal – Untitled f. Jay Electronica, Mos Def & J. Cole [Radio Rip]

So the Soul Assassins caught wind of this insanity tag team track from Reflection Eternal, Black Star, J. Cole and Jay Electronica while at BoomBox’s 3rd Anniversary party two Saturdays ago. Why is it that when I attend these shits they’re nowhere near as dope, though?

Mos Def & Talib Kweli perform their collaboration off The Ecstatic. It’s that Black Star movement! Shouts to Yardie.

Earlier this month I changed gears and decided to switch up the What’s in the Tapedeck. Instead of a collection of tracks we missed and/or didn’t deserve their own posts, I will be compiling a mix of songs that I’m currently listening to. Giving ya’ll an insight to my musical preferences, etc. The first go around was welcomed with open speakers. I’m sure it will be the same with volume 2. Music from the likes of Atmosphere, Brother Ali, Supastition, Little Brother, Juelz Santana, J. Cole, Black Star, Big Pun, Method Man & Redman, Royce Da 5’9″, Juvenile and more.

Tracklist + Download link after the jump…

Backstage after a show, Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek reflect on the making of the Black Star album, and they give their opinions on what it takes to be a dope emcee and a dope producer.

The long awaited return of Black Star happens courtesy of Mos Def’s The Ecstatic.

DOWNLOAD: Mos Def – History f. Talib Kweli (prod. J. Dilla) | Mediafire

Last night, Mos Def and Talib Kweli tore the Nokia NYC’s roof down performing through their respective catalogue of classic hits. Hopefully there will be better-sounding footage coming soon, but until that happens OGHH’s will have to do. Rap Radar came through with a lot of clear footage.

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I meant to post this yesterday but you know how thing get. I got a friendly reminder from the homie Tunji this morning though so here we go! Meka posted some audience style footage of Black Star performing and now we get some HD shit. During Mos’ show on Grammy night, Talib joins him on stage and they perform Respiration & Definition. It’s the YearOfTheBlackSmith you suckaaaaaas.