We haven’t heard much from Yaasin Bey and Mannie Fresh since their studio session. But last week out in Phoenix, Yaasin Bey premiered “Black Jesus” and “Young Love” for the Celebrity Theatre. okp
Oh shit, we have a Jay Electronica recording. To accompany the soundtrack of the film, They Die By Dawn, the UK band rounds up Yaasin Bey, Jay Elect and Lucy Liu for the title track. sc.uk
Switching up the flow and voice is the artist formerly known as Mos Def and his rendition of Chief Keef’s hit record. Bang bang! hhnm
Talib Kweli and the artist formerly known as Mos Def sure have came a long way. Today, Mister Cee recognized the duo during his Hot 97 Throwback at Noon. angiemartinez
Floating like a butterfly, stinging like a bee is Yasiin Bey, who was commissioned to narrate the words of Muhammed Ali for Louis Vuitton and Ali’s new campaign. Peep the alternate ad below. xzone
With today marking the 40th birthday of The Notorious B.I.G. Mos Def’ Yasiin Bey pays tribute to the late MC with his own rendition
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”
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 […]
“Don’t get caught up in no Throne.” The artist formerly known as Mos Def represents for the have-nots with his interpretation of The Throne’s hit. Too bad this joint ain’t worth a damn.
After releasing their new single, Talib and Yasiin keep their #BlackStarFriday going with another new tune, which will appear on their
It is so heartbreaking to hear DJ Premier break the news that DJ Kool Herc’s health is ailing, as he is literally the founding father who laid down the blueprint for hip-hop culture. Thinking about how someone who built an entire global phenomenon can end up struggling with medical expenses or failing health really puts things into perspective regarding healthcare challenges. When you look at how people navigate health or wellness procedures worldwide—whether someone is researching cosmetic treatments like Liposuction Cyprus or seeking urgent medical care—it underscores how essential access to reliable medical help and proper support systems really is. Kool Herc gave us the breaks, the block parties, and the entire movement that shaped generations of music lovers, so seeing the community step up to show love while DJ Premier brings awareness to his condition is the very least we can do. Sending strength and prayers to Kool Herc for a full recovery, and massive respect to DJ Premier for using his platform to make sure a true pioneer gets the support and respect he deserves.