Mos Def
Yasiin Bey: The Year of the Underdog
1 week ago
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After almost two decades in the game Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos Def, has seen many ups and downs in the ever demanding music industry without compromising his art. Due to his thought-provoking rhymes in regards to social and political issues, the Brooklyn native belongs...
Vans OTW Berlin Launch Recap
2 weeks ago
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January 18 saw Vans launch its spring OTW line during Fashion Week in Berlin as part of a three-day pop-up, House of Vans, that featured live performances by the Patta Sound System, Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) and new OTW advocate, Lupe Fiasco. Nearly a thousand people braved...
Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) – Niggas in Poorest
3 weeks ago
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In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) releases a new offering, coinciding with his Top 40 Underdog series in which the respected actor/emcee will be reworking a variety of Top 40 hits. First up, the New York artist has chosen to put his...
RE:GENERATION Track: Mark Ronson “A La Modeliste”
January 11, 2012
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The latest installment of Hyundai's RE:GENERATION project sees the mass collaborative effort "A La Modeliste" created by Mark Ronson, featuring a host of artists including Erykah Badu, Trombone Shorty, Mos Def, Zigaboo Modeliste and members of The Dap Kings. Upon creating the...
Black Star Perform “You Already Knew” & “Little Brother” on Jimmy Fallon
January 4, 2012
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Late night talk show host Jimmy Fallon kicked off the year proper with a rare performance from legendary hip-hop duo Black Star. With the backing of The Roots pounding fervent instrumentals, Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli performed their latest single - the Aretha Franklin-inspired...
Fellowship Mission Harun -No.7- by Yassin Bey
December 31, 2011
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From one creative realm to another Yassin Bey or Mos Def as he's more commonly known takes the plunge into fashion and style with this inaugural fragrance release. Originally hinted at with a recent video, this first Harun -No.7- release by the hip-hop artist comes to fruition...
Weareblind TV: Mos Def – Fellowship Mission
December 29, 2011
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Like André 3000 and Kanye West, Yassin Bey AKA Mos Def is one of the more sartorially inclined musicians in today's hip-hop scene. Now as an activist, actor, poet and much more, many have wondered when or if he will try his hand at the relentless world of fashion design, like...
Black Star (Yasiin Bey/Mos Def & Talib Kweli) – Fix Up
November 25, 2011
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This year's Thanksgiving appears to be more than great for music lovers. After The Weeknd dropped his first official video, Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos Def, and Talib Kweli reunite as Black Star and drop the CDQ version of their new song "Fix Up," which has been premiered...
Black Star – Fix Up (Live on Colbert Report)
October 6, 2011
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With rumors of a reunion LP continually popping up online, fans have been fever pitch for Yasiin, formerly known as Mos Def, and Talib Kweli to join forces on a full project for the first time in over a decade. Despite the announcement, that Yasiin and Talib cancelled a string...
Kanye West – SXSW 2011 Performance
July 13, 2011
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During this year's SXSW festivities, Kanye West invited his G.O.O.D. Music family and close friend Jay-Z to assist him on stage during his much-anticipated set. The event's sponsor, VEVO, has now unveiled quality footage of the performance that include the likes of KiD CuDi,...
Union x Mark McNairy “Blue Beys”
June 10, 2011
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The always dapper Mos Def dropped by Union in Los Angeles recently to try on one of their newest releases: a collaborative effort with shoemaker Mark McNairy dubbed the "Blue Beys." American designer McNairy has become well-known as of late for his electrically-colored,...
Kanye West, Mos Def & Lupe Fiasco Freestyle Cypher at Blue Note NYC
February 28, 2011
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Lupe Fiasco teamed up with jazz pianist Robert Glasper and his band The Robert Glasper Experiment to hold a memorable show at the Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC on Saturday night. During the performance they were joined by special guests Kanye West & Mos Def, and turned in a...
Kanye West featuring Mos Def, Lupe Fiasco and Big Sean – Don’t Look Down
October 23, 2010
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G.O.O.D. Music Fridays return once again, this time with yet another star-studded feature which includes Mos Def, Lupe Fiasco and Big Sean. This following the preview Mr. West's upcoming My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy tracklist, which is also showcases a notable cast of...
Mos Def Signs with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music
September 27, 2010
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Kanye’s G.O.O.D. music roster gets deeper with the new additions of Pusha T, Charlie Wilson and CyHi Da Prynce. But in this month’s latest issue of XXL Mag, the “Monsters Inc.” article reveals his long-time compadre Mos Def has also joined aboard the G.O.O.D. Music...
Kanye West featuring Mos Def, Swizz Beatz, Raekwon, Charlie Wilson – Lord Lord Lord
September 18, 2010
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G.O.O.D. Music Fridays continue on, as Kanye dishes up quite possibly one of his most immaculate collaboration pieces to date. The song is titled "Lord Lord Lord," with guest features Charlie Wilson and a compelling hip-hop lineup consisting of Raekwon, Mos Def and Swizz...
