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Respiration [Single]

Black Star, Talib Kweli, Mos Def
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  • Audio CD (February 23, 1999)
  • Original Release Date: February 23, 1999
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Single
  • Label: Priority Records
  • ASIN: B00000I9CD
  • Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #227,154 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Respiration [Original Radio Edit][Mix]
2. Respiration [Flying High Main Mix]
3. Respiration [Instrumental]
4. Respiration [Dr. Luke Remix]
5. Respiration [Dr. Luke Remix Instrumental][Instrumental]
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars mightymos215, June 14, 2000
By Zach steacy (Illadelphia, Pa) - See all my reviews
This song is by far the best song on black star, a truly amazing album, and is my favorite mos def song, and that says a lot. This song speaks to me and should to anyone who lives in a city. It captures the heart and soul of city and makes it come alive thanks in large part to the imagery used. What makes this song so powerful is that it includes talib kwali and common. Talib is an amazing artist and his verse compliments talib's very well, I cant say which one is better bc both are so amazing. Also featured on this song is common which is like adding icing and a cherry to an already tasty cake. Hi-tek also does a great job with the beat. This song blows me away and anyone who does not have it I recomend you get it this second. You will fall in love with this song!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have, January 18, 2004
This single contains one of my favorite hip hop remixes of all time. The 'Respiration Flying High remix' prod. by Pete Rock feat. Black Thought?!?! WOW, amazing...I have had this CD single since it came out in '99. Do yourself a favor and pick this joint up...
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Underground Gem, November 28, 2000
By 7th Angl (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
I love both versions of this song, as both HiTek and Pete Rock bless the track in similar, yet distinct ways. Pete Rock utilizes a jazzy piano loop that rises and falls in beautiful synthesis, while HiTek chooses to illumine the track with an understated guitar lick, and rapid percussion. The lyrics are handled equisitely by a triumvirate team comprised of Mos Def, Talib and Common, and while each member lives up to his name, it is ultimately Common that leaves the lasting impression, due to his emotional take on reminiscing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars infectous
this is a brilliant track, smart lyrics, brilliant infectous groove, can listen over and over....
Published on March 15, 2007 by Janis Wilkins

5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh Air
"Respiration" is one of the smoothest songs to come along in hip hop in some time. The song has a liquid beat that MC's Mos Def, Taleb Kwali and guest Common glide over... Read more
Published on July 19, 2001 by Thomas Magnum

5.0 out of 5 stars strictly the mos def
Mos Def one of the nearly dead breed of real MC. Lets you know what it is like to live in the city without talking about clockin dollars and women. Read more
Published on July 1, 2000 by nati hip hop

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