On this day in Hip Hop history Brooklyn rapper Mos Def released his debut solo LP Black on Both Sides. Coming off of the success of his debut, Mos Def and Talib Kweli are Black Star, with fellow conscious rap legend and Soulquarian Talib Kweli, this album took the mainstream rap world by storm and was one of the […]
Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos Def, may still be in South Africa dealing with legal issues, but that’s not stopping the veteran emcee from releasing new music. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Produced by Ferrari Shepard,”December 99th-N.A.W.” was quietly released amid legal battles and his recent retirement announcement. The track features organ sounds reminiscent of classic rock […]
Yasiin Bey is continuing to shine his light for the world to see through art and fashion. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The rapper, social activist and now South Africa-based creative has been selected to direct Unknown Union, a African clothing brand. As the brand’s new creative director, Bey will “help to oversee new design […]
Last night, Mos Def released a personal phone messages to Kanye West‘s website, announcing his retirement from music and film in an attempt to clear the air on his arrest in South Africa, where he was charged this morning for trying to travel using what’s known as a world passport. Def–also known as Yasiin Bey–affirmed […]
According to published reports, Yasiin Bey [a.k.a. Mos Def] has been arrested in Cape Town, South Africa for fraud. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Brooklyn bred emcee, born Dante Smith, was taken into custody at Cape Town International Airport charging the rapper entered and traveled to and from the country with a “fraudulent passport.” South Africa’s Ministry […]
Yasiin Bey, f/k/a Mos Def has always been vocal on world issues outside of his artistic pursuits in music and film. Following the attacks in Paris, France which have gained global attention, Bey, who is a proud muslim, sat down with Ferrari Sheppard and gave his thoughts on the matter. While discussing the events, which […]
The rapper, actor and activist who has came to be known as Yasiin Bey released his first full length solo album on this date in 1999 Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On October 12, 1999 Brooklyn wordsmith extraordinaire Mos Def aka Yasiin Bey dropped his first solo album Black On Both Sides on the Rawkus/Priority […]
On May 5th, 1998 Rawkus Records released the first installment of the Lyricist Lounge albums titled Lyricist Lounge, Volume One, which showcased New York. It was a double-disc compilation that featured De La Soul, Mos Def, Q-Tip, Tash of Tha Alkaholiks, Punch & Words, O.C, Ras Kass, Black Thought, Common, Pharoahe Monch, Saul Williams, Kool Keith, Talib […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dejXjroV8Zg Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This past weekend, BBC Radio1 held a club night at Deviation in London. Much to the surprise of the audience, A$AP Mob commander-in-chief A$AP Rocky stopped by and performed a few solo jams as well as posse cuts. Then, out of nowhere, A$AP Rocky brings out the reclusive Yasin Bey to […]
Why is music important? Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information ‘‘If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music’’ ― Albert Einstein Advertisement I was once asked, ‘‘why is music important?’’ It was, […]
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Black Star returns and proves you shouldn’t believe everything you read on the internet Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Last night (6/27) Dave Chapelle closed out his 10 show long residency at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall with a comedy special, and as a surprise he brought out Talib Kweli & Yasin Bey bka Mos Def who together […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Very few things can kill a good mood like seeing your phone reach that horrid 5% battery life mark while you’re out roaming the streets, and now that could be a thing of the past. UK designer Adrien Sauvage, whose notable clients include Terry Gilliam, Jude Law, and Mos Def, has now collaborated with Microsoft for the betterment […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Looooord haaave mercy How can hip-hop be dead if Yasiin Bey is still living? The Brooklyn MC, who was recently banned from the USA, linked with New Orleans beat-smith Mannie Fresh for the feel good track, “Let’s Go.” Over the NOLA boy’s cajun-styled backdrop, Yasiin drops food for thought as he […]
Yasiin Bey, banned or nah? Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Talib Kewli is pretty upset that people listen to blogs so much. You really can’t believe everything you read or hear, “people lie every B.” While Talib hasn’t spoken to his former rap partner Yasiin Bey, better known as Mos Def, he isn’t falling for […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Yasiin Bey is in a bit of a quagmire. Together Boston, the music festival in the United States that Mos Def Yasiin Bey was set to perform at on May 15th, missed one of its headlining acts because Bey wasn’t allowed back into the United States. An official statement from […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Amerigo Gazaway is a gifted mash-up king who first laced us with his ATCQ x The Pharcyde’s – Bizarre Tribe, and is back again with side one of his Yasiin Bey x Marvin Gaye project, Yasiin Gaye. I’ve been waiting for this patiently since it was first announced and now here […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “Inevitably, hip-hop records are treated as though they are disposable. They are not maximized as product, not to mention as art,” concludes “Act Won,” the foreboding intro track from Things Fall Apart. It sets the stage for the brooding assault on mainstream industry and the self-referential rumination on Black culture that is […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Finally. Happy Easter folk. The man formerly known as Mos Def, and the legendary Mannie Fresh have a collaborative LP coming out soon, titled OMFGOD–which is what I’m sure most of us will be saying to our colleagues after hearing it–and today we’re blessed to have the first single from […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information One of the biggest complaints with Cruel Summer from most G.O.O.D. Music fans is the absence of Q-Tip and Mos Def. On the red carpet of the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards, Q-Tip hinted at a possible quick follow-up to the G.O.O.D. Music collectives album. Advertisement “I know, I know, I’m sorry […]
