Black — Star Respiration

: It is the second single from the duo's only studio album of that era, Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star . How to Listen

: Broadens the scope, reflecting on the survival instincts required in the urban "concrete jungle" where people are "crawling under pressure". Technical Elements Black Star Respiration

: You can find "Respiration" on major platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. : It is the second single from the

: There is a notable remix by Dr. Luke and another by Pete Rock. : There is a notable remix by Dr

: Focuses on the duality of the city. He compares New York to a "bruised but sweet" apple, warning that those who "choose to eat" might lose their teeth—a metaphor for the dangers beneath the city's surface.

: Captures the feeling of being trapped and small. He describes "deep city breaths" taken while sitting on "shitty steps" and looking for God in a sky filled with smog and "broken dreams".