As we posted last month, “N**gas in Poorest“–Yasiin Bey‘s epic-ly raw-dogs take on “N**gas In Paris”–gets an equally grimy and impactful visual treatment. Video clips underlining key interjections and samples (“Myers, Myers, Myers”) turn the tension up even higher–but it’s what he says that makes this song so scary good. This is the first track [...]
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Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) – “N**gas In Poorest”
Posted: February 21, 2012 by treylord in Hip Hop, Mos Def, Video, Yasiin Bey0
Yasiin Bey (AFKA Mos Def) – “N!ggas In Poorest”
Posted: January 16, 2012 by treylord in Downloads, Hip Hop, MLK, Mos Def, Yasiin BeyYasiin Bey (the MC formerly known as Mos Def) is using 2012 for more than just a name change. Just in time for Martin Luther King Day, Bey has announced his Top 40 Underdog series, which will seem him reimagine various Top 40 tracks with all-new, socially conscious freestyles. The first track on the operating [...]
Dub Kweli (produced by Max Tannone) [Mixtape] and Mos Dub (produced by Max Tannone) [Mixtape]
Posted: August 30, 2010 by treylord in Downloads, Hip Hop, Max Tannone, Mixtape, Mos Def, Talib KweliMax Tannone, the same man who brought you Jaydiohead (Jay-Z & Radiohead mashup) and more recently Dub Kweli and Mos Dub. Dub Kweli is a remix project of Talib Kweli‘s verses over classic dub reggae tracks. Dub Kweli by Max Tannone And here is Mos Dub. The album consists of Mos Def verses over classic dub reggae tracks. Mos Dub by [...]
Classic joint: DJ Shadow & Mos Def
Posted: May 30, 2010 by M.Antonie in classics, DJ Shadow, Hip Hop, Memorial Day, Monday, Mos Def, Mos Def and DJ Shadow, music, Six Days, Uncategorized, WeekdayTags: Hip Hop
two of my favorite artists. this is an ode to the Monday that is Memorial Day 2010. have a good one people… Original: Remix with Mos Def:
Mos Def Performs New Song @ Gulf Aid Benefit
Posted: May 17, 2010 by treylord in Gulf Oil Spill, Hip Hop, Live, Mos Def, Uncategorized, VideoTags: Hip Hop
The Mighty Mos Def also chimes in on the Gulf oil spill with a song at the Gulf Aid Benefit concert in New Orleans. “The GULF AID benefit concert raised funds for wetland recovery efforts, fishermen and their families as oil continues to gush into the gulf.”
Goapele – Different Featuring Mos Def (unreleased)
Posted: May 10, 2010 by treylord in download, Goapele, Hip Hop, Mos Def, Neo-Soul, UncategorizedTags: Hip Hop
Here is an unreleased jawn from my girl, Goapele. This is an unreleased remix of her song, “Different,” featuring Mos Def. The song appeared on her last album, Change It All, but the album version featured Clyde Carson. The Bay Area singer’s upcoming album, Milk & Honey, is said to feature production from Bedrock, Kanye [...]
Ski Beatz…ft. Mos Def + Curren$y + Jay Electronica + others
Posted: March 24, 2010 by M.Antonie in Curren$y, Hip Hop, Jay Electronia, Mos Def, Ski Beatz, UncategorizedTags: Hip Hop
TWO tracks, both dope. Look forward to more… can’t beat this lineup. I’m interested in seeing currency on some tracks with these other types of solid mc’s. oneeee time for ya mind! DOWNLOAD Ski Beatz – Prowler 2 f. Jean Grae, Jay Electronica, Joell Ortiz & Mos Def HERE DOWNLOAD Ski Beatz – Aerials f. [...]
"The Cypher"
Posted: February 2, 2010 by treylord in Black Thought, DJ Premier, Eminem, Hip Hop, Mos Def, UncategorizedTags: Hip Hop
DJ Premier, Mos Def, Black Thought, & Eminem… this is an amazing team; in a perfect world, they would form a group and put out a number of albums. in a perfect world…
“The Cypher”
Posted: February 2, 2010 by M.Antonie in Black Thought, DJ Premier, Eminem, Hip Hop, Mos Def, UncategorizedTags: Hip Hop
DJ Premier, Mos Def, Black Thought, & Eminem… this is an amazing team; in a perfect world, they would form a group and put out a number of albums. in a perfect world…
Mos Def "White Drapes"
Posted: January 28, 2010 by treylord in Hip Hop, Mos Def, Uncategorized, VideoTags: Hip Hop
Here’s a preview of a new Mos Def song entitled “White Drapes.” The song will appear on the upcoming album from Michael Sterling Eaton, Mictape Vol. 1. Features on the project will include Curren$y, Ernie Gaines, Scoop Deville, Stalley, The Cool Kids, and more.
Mos Def “White Drapes”
Posted: January 28, 2010 by treylord in Hip Hop, Mos Def, VideoTags: Hip Hop
Here’s a preview of a new Mos Def song entitled “White Drapes.” The song will appear on the upcoming album from Michael Sterling Eaton, Mictape Vol. 1. Features on the project will include Curren$y, Ernie Gaines, Scoop Deville, Stalley, The Cool Kids, and more.
Reflection Eternal… The Re:Union
Posted: January 5, 2010 by treylord in Hi-Tek, Mixtape, Mos Def, Reflection Eternal, Talib KweliReflection Eternal… The Re:Union Mixtape A solid mixtape to start off the new year… Reflection Eternal is starting promotion for their upcoming studio album. The mixtape is put together by Statik Selektah. Featuring new music from the pair as well as some of the classic Reflection Eternal cuts and some unreleased tracks. With featuring spots [...]
Long overdue, but we’ve got some more visuals from Mos Def’s now grammy-nominated LP, The Ecstatic. Mos shines dolo in this new video for “Supermagic.” Video directed by Dribblez & Weirdcore. If you haven’t picked up The Ecstatic yet, I don’t know what you’re waiting for.
Friday The 13th: A Night with The Cool Kids & Mos Def
Posted: November 30, 2009 by treylord in BlackRoc, Hip Hop, Mos Def, The Cool Kids, VideoTags: Hip Hop
FRIDAY THE 13th: A NIGHT WITH THE COOL KIDS and MOS DEF from Creative Control on Vimeo. Last Friday, Creative Control.Tv launched (along with the BlakRoc album). Already there’s some pretty interesting ish over there. One being this trailer for, Friday The 13th: A Night with The Cool Kids & Mos Def. Watch as The [...]
Ski "Taxi" feat. Mos Def and the launch of CreativeControl.tv
Posted: November 24, 2009 by treylord in Damon Dash, Hip Hop, Mos Def, SkillzTags: Hip Hop
Ski feat. Mos Def-Taxi from Creative Control on Vimeo. Creative Control just unleashed some more in the form of this video that shows us a snippet of a song called “Taxi” by Ski Beatz featuring Mos Def. The song will appear on an upcoming full-length project by Ski. All of these vids are build up [...]
Here is Mos Def on a post Katrina Tour of New Orleans, and he shares some wise words. 4 years after Katrina and we’re still fighting..
Mos Def Proposes a Battle vs. Jay Z’s crew
Posted: June 16, 2009 by treylord in Freestyling, Hip Hop, Mos DefTags: Hip Hop
Watch this clip with Angie Martinez and hear Mos explain the scenario himself. With all the ego in hip-hop this is fairly unrealistic, but I’d LOVE to see this go down. Mortal kombat of Emcees. Mos DefBlackthoughtMF DoomJay ElectronicaNas vs. Jay Z???? I’d take Mos’s crew anyday of the week. Put money on this. Put [...]
Mos Def Proposes a Battle vs. Jay Z's crew
Posted: June 16, 2009 by treylord in Freestyling, Hip Hop, Mos Def, UncategorizedTags: Hip Hop
Watch this clip with Angie Martinez and hear Mos explain the scenario himself. With all the ego in hip-hop this is fairly unrealistic, but I’d LOVE to see this go down. Mortal kombat of Emcees. Mos DefBlackthoughtMF DoomJay ElectronicaNas vs. Jay Z???? I’d take Mos’s crew anyday of the week. Put money on this. Put [...]
New Album: The Ecstatic by Mos Def
Posted: June 10, 2009 by treylord in Hip Hop, Mos DefTags: Hip Hop
The Ecstatic Still getting back in the world. Hot album is a great welcome
Mos Def – "Casa Bey" – The Ecstatic – 6.9.09 Take it easy Mos, the Casa Bay single was just released last week. Now the video? Dude is a work horse. The Ecstatic will be in stores June 9th. Video directed by Coodie and Chike.
