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Talib Kweli

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Brooklyn rapper Talib Kweli rose in the late ’90s with Black Star (with Mos Def) and Reflection Eternal (with DJ Hi-Tek). His solo albums Quality went gold, and Eardrum hit No. 2 on the Billboard 200.

Yasiin Bey

Yasiin Bey, born Dante Terrell Smith in Brooklyn, New York, is a celebrated rapper, singer, and actor. Formerly known as Mos Def, he is a prominent figure in conscious hip-hop, recognized for intricate wordplay and social commentary. His influential albums include "Black on Both Sides" and "The Ecstatic." He is known for collaborations with Talib Kweli as Black Star, and has earned Grammy nominations and acting awards for roles in films like "Something the Lord Made."

Blackstar

England’s Blackstar, formed by Carcass members Jeff Walker, Carlo Regadas, and Ken Owen, blended technical death metal with grindcore. Their 1997 debut is Barbed Wire Soul.