Mos Def's The Ecstatic tour rolls on with what is sure to be another memorable night in Philly. This show will feature a Black Star performance with Talib Kweli joining Mos on stage! Other appearances will include Jay Electronica, Medina Green, and Black Landlord. It all goes down on Thursday the 17th and the Electric Factory. Get your tickets before it's too late.
Looks like Mos Def's new album, The Ecstatic, caught that drip drop. I guess that's not too bad considering it drops in 6 days (June 9th!!). No more delays, this album is really almost here. Here is the latest track the internets have chosen to leak, "History," produced by J Dilla and featuring Talib Kweli. Yes, we've heard this Jay Dee beat before, but are you really going to complain about a new Black Star track over some Dilla production? Didn't think so. The Ecstatic will be in stores next Tuesday via Downtown Records. Check after the jump for Terrence Jennings' photos from the Black Star show last weekend.
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We gave y'all the heads up, so that's on you if you figured you had better things to do than watch one of the greatest hip-hop duos rock. Lucky for you, Rap Radar came through with some vids of Black Star's show at the Nokia Theater NYC this past Saturday. Above, watch Talib Kweli and Mos Def perform "Respiration." After the jump check out "Astronomy (8th light)," and "Brown Skin Lady." Take it seriously next time Black Star is in your town.
Good news, Hip-Hopers Black Star is Back! At least for two shows. On May 30th Talib Kweli and Mos Def will re-unite for two shows at the Nokia Theater (NYC). Tickets are on AMEX presale now (3/25) and go on sale to the general population on 3/27 at noon for the early show (7PM) here, and the late show (11:30 PM) here. After the jump watch the video for one of my favorite Black Star songs "Respiration" featuring Common, in addition to Talib Kweli's upcoming solo tour dates. Shout out to Brooklyn Vegan for this.