Respiration (song)


"Respiration" is the second single from Black Star's eponymously titled 1998 album. It features guest rapping from Common and guitar playing by DeChown Jenkins. It also features a Hi-Tek produced beat that samples "The Fox" by Don Randi. In addition, the song's introduction samples a monologue from the hip hop documentary Style Wars. It is found on ', a compilation of Rawkus Records' best songs. It can also be found on Howie B's compilation album '. 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

  1. "Respiration "
  2. "Respiration "

    B-Side

  3. "Respiration "
  4. "Respiration "
  5. "Respiration "