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Wikipedia article
"'Respiration'" is a song by American rappers Mos Def and Talib Kweli, collectively known as Black Star. It was released as the second single from the duos eponymously titled 1998 album (see 1998 in music). It features a guest verse from fellow American rapper Common and guitar playing by DeChown Jenkins. The songs production was handled by Hi-Tek, who sampled "The Fox" as performed by Don Randi. In addition, the song's introduction samples a monologue from the hip hop documentary 'Style Wars'. It is found on 'Best of Decade I: 1995-2005', a compilation of Rawkus Records' best songs. It can also be found on Howie B's compilation album 'Another Late Night: Howie B'. The single reached #54 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Two remixes were made for "Respiration": 'Flying High Mix' contains production by Pete Rock and a verse by Black Thought of The Roots. Another remix found on the 'Hip Hop Classics Vol. 1' compilation album also features Pete Rock production, but has a guest verse by Common instead of Black Thought.
Single track list
A-Side
# "Respiration (Album Version Radio Edit)"# "Respiration (Album Version Instrumental)"
B-Side
# "Respiration (Flying High Radio Mix)"# "Respiration (Flying High Main Mix)"
# "Respiration (Flying High Instrumental)"
See also
*List of Talib Kweli songs
*List of Mos Def songs
*List of Common songs
References
Category:1999 singles
Category:Black Star (group) songs
Category:Common (rapper) songs
Category:Songs written by Common (rapper)
Category:Songs written by Mos Def
Category:1998 songs
Category:Black-and-white music videos
Category:Songs written by Talib Kweli
Category:Songs written by Hi-Tek
Category:Songs about New York City
Category:Songs about Chicago
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