Black Star 'No Fear Of Time'

Released over two decades after their iconic debut, 'No Fear Of Time' reunites Black Star—the duo of Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) and Talib Kweli—for a bold, forward-thinking return. Entirely produced by Madlib, the album is steeped in dusty textures, jazz-laced beats, and mind-expanding samples, forming a deeply political and poetic meditation on Black consciousness, capitalism, and self-determination.

Across nine concise tracks, Bey and Kweli deliver razor-sharp lyricism with their signature interplay—urgent, philosophical, and defiant. From critiques of surveillance and consumer culture to meditations on legacy and liberation, 'No Fear Of Time' feels timeless yet unshakably present. Tracks like “o.G.” and “Sweetheart. Sweethard. Sweetodd.” showcase Madlib’s unpredictable, soulful production, which gives the record a raw, spontaneous energy—often feeling like an intimate cipher rather than a polished studio session. The album stands as a powerful reaffirmation of Black Star’s mission: to challenge, uplift, and expand the boundaries of hip-hop.