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Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star1998English

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About the song

Album: Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star
Released: September 29, 1998
Language: English
Duration: 6:05
Recorded at: Unique Studios, NYC; Streeterville Studios, Chicago, IL

Credits

Written by: Yasiin Bey
Talib Kweli
Common
Hi-Tek
Yasiin Bey, Talib Kweli, Common, Hi-Tek
Produced by: Hi-Tek
Hi-Tek
Mixed by: Steve Souder
Steve Souder
Mastered by: Chris Athens
Chris Athens

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