Tag: mos def

Yasiin Bey Force Fed As Gitmo Prisoner

As-salamu alaykum. Ramadan begins today and during the month-long observance, Muslims abstain from food. Islamic leaders from are calling for the Obama administration to cease force feeding at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp in Cuba. In the video above, Mos Def demonstrates how the procedure is administered. Now would be a good time to put away breakfast. guardian

New Video: Mark Ronson Ft. Erykah Badu, Trombone Shorty, Mos Def & Zigaboo Modeliste “A La Modeliste”

To coincide with the film Re:Generation, Mark Ronson takes us to the heart of New Orleans and conducts a musical piece. The film will be shown in selected cities tomorrow and the 23rd. After the jump, check out Ronson and Ms. Badu giving a live performance of the track during last night’s Late Show With David Letterman. Previously: DJ Premier Ft. Nas x The Berklee Symphony Orchestra “Regeneration”

Yasiin Bey Gives Black Star LP Update

The artist formerly known as Mos Def gave an interview with Hypebeast and gave an update on the fabled Black Star album. In the words of En Vogue… What is the status of the album? We are in the studio all the time and we will continue putting out songs on a regular basis. I appreciate the anticipation. Making an album is very time-consuming and requires lots of energy. Even recording one single song demands inner vision and takes up […]

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