Black Star, the rap duo of Yasiin Bey f.k.a. Mos Def and Talib Kweli, have kept fans waiting for a new album following the release of 1998's Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star.
Work began in 2011 before dropping off until signs of life emerged in 2018. “New Black Star with Madlib, Talib Kweli, Yasiin, coming soon,” Bey said during a DJ set with Madlib confirming that the renowned producer had been discussing a new Black Star album.
Kweli subsequently threw cold water on the reunion though he was still optimistic one would happen — and one did, though in 2020 Kweli said that the album was being blocked by "culture vultures." Skip forward to April 2022, and Black Star finally announces their third studio album No Fear of Time.
The catch? It would be exclusive to a subscription-only podcast platform called Luminary. Today is May 3, the album's release date, and the project is available to stream.
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