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Today, Black Star — the duo of yasiin bey (formerly Mos Def) and Talib Kweli — release their sophomore album No Fear of Time exclusively on Qobuz, following its physical format release in 2024 on Rhymesayers Entertainment, and its initial release in 2022 on the podcast platform Luminary. Listen and download No Fear of Time on Qobuz here and purchase it on physical formats here.
It’s the first time the album is available on a traditional streaming platform, but the move is a natural one — earlier this year yasiin bey partnered with Qobuz and Rhymesayers to reissue his seminal 2009 album The Ecstatic, which marked the first time the album was available for worldwide distribution in more than 15 years. Listen to The Ecstatic via Qobuz here and purchase it on vinyl, CD and cassette via Casa Bey here.
Rooted in a mutual commitment to superior sound fidelity and equitable pay for creators, this alliance reflects yasiin’s own artistic principles and his longstanding advocacy for artist rights. By joining forces with a platform known for its high-quality audio and expert human curation, bey is highlighting alternatives for those who prioritize artistic integrity and the inherent value of art.
Upon its original release, No Fear of Time finally reunited one of the greatest hip-hop duos of all-time nearly a quarter century after their debut. Group members yasiin bey and Talib Kweli, both enormously influential hip-hop artists in their own right, first joined forces as Black Star to deliver their iconic 1998 breakout, Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star, which quickly became one of hip-hop's most revered works and launched both already-rising stars into the stratosphere.
After years spent nurturing their respective solo careers, the duo returned with the Madlib-produced No Fear of Time in 2022, recorded guerrilla-style around the globe in hotels and in dressing rooms at Dave Chappelle’s shows over the course of four years and released exclusively via the podcast platform Luminary. Luminary is also the home of The Midnight Miracle podcast, which the duo hosted with Chappelle. An official video was produced for album highlight “So Be It,” which the duo also performed during their SNL debut, as well as a lyric video for “o.G.”
No Fear of Time is out now, listen to it exclusively on Qobuz here & purchase it in multiple physical formats here.
TRACKLIST
o.G.
So be it
Sweetheart. Sweethard. Sweetodd.
My favorite band
the main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing
Yonders
Supreme alchemy
Freequency w Black Thought
No fear of time w Yummy Bingham
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ABOUT RHYMESAYERS ENTERTAINMENT
Founded in 1995, Rhymesayers Entertainment emerged from Minneapolis–Saint Paul’s vibrant underground hip hop scene. Built on a foundation of collaboration, creativity, and community, what began as a group of friends performing in local coffee shops and self-releasing “Headshots” tapes evolved into one of independent Hip Hop’s most enduring labels. Following the label’s success with local talent including Musab, Atmosphere, Eyedea & Abilities, and Brother Ali, Rhymesayers quickly gained national recognition and expanded its roster to include influential names such as MF DOOM, Aesop Rock, Sa-Roc, Evidence, and more. Three decades later, Rhymesayers continues to grow and evolve while remaining true to its independent ethos and original principles and philosophies.
ABOUT QOBUZ
Founded in 2007 and a pioneer of high-quality sound, Qobuz is the French music streaming and download platform for those who want to live and share their passion for music. Available in 26 countries across Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, and Japan, Qobuz is aimed at all those seeking an authentic and fulfilling musical experience.
With more than 100 million tracks in lossless quality – CD, Hi-Res (24-bit/up to 192 kHz), DXD, and DSD – Qobuz offers the richest Hi-Res catalog on the market, recognized by the world’s leading hi-fi brands. It stands out for its commitment to preserving original recordings, in addition to its human touch with unique editorial content, expertly curated playlists, liner notes, and more.
In March 2025, Qobuz became the first streaming platform to have its average payout rate per stream officially validated by an independent audit, confirming a rate of US$0.01873 – officially the highest in the industry. The platform peaked at #4 on the iOS App Store in 2025 and more than doubled its new user base. Qobuz is licensed for Hi-Res audio by the Japan Audio Society (JAS).
For more information, visit qobuz.com
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