Lupe Fiasco comments on the importance of lyricism in hip hip. He compares the longevity of people with subpar content to those with more meaningful lyrics. He also gives his props to Michael Jackson, U2, Mos Def, and Nas.
Mos Def Freestyle + Interview – 106 n Park
Mos Def really killed the freestyle at the beginning over a Wutang Clan instrumental. Mos Def’s The Ecstatic is going to be released on June 9th. You should cop that album if you’re a fan of Def.
Mos Def – The Ecstatic – Leaks
Mos Def returns with his sixth studio album, the solo effort titled The Ecstatic, will be released on June 9th and leaked today. You want to know the irony? I’m promoting this album, but because we posted a link to download the first single, they had “Illestlyrics.com” suspended. In turn, we promote their material and […]
Mos Def – Casa Bey
Music video for Mos Def called “Casa Bey” off of the new album The Ecstatic which will be released in stores on June 9th. Directed by Coodie and Chike.
Kanye West (feat. Mos Def & Freeway) – Two Words
This previously unreleased music video is for Kanye West featuring Mos Def and Freeway called “Two Words”. “This video never got played because I refused to remove the titles on it. They said people will think a TV show is going off and I said that’s the whole point. Wow… even only 3 videos in […]
Bill Maher – Christopher Hitchens – Mos Def On Al Qaeda
Intellectual writer, Christopher Hitchens, writer of “God Is Not Great” among other notable works such as “Thomas Jefferson: Author of America”, debates the influential hip hop artist Mos Def. The subjects include Iran, Afghanistan, Al Qaeda, nuclear enrichment, alcohol, and marijuana. Overtime
Mos Def – Brooklyn (Go Hard)
A new hip hop track from Mos Def titled Brooklyn (Go Hard), Def’s version of Jay Z’s song. Mos Def – Brooklyn (Go Hard)
Talib And Mos Def At House Of Blues
Blackstar reunites to perform a couple of their classic tracks including Respiration and Definition.
Mos Def – Life In Marvelous Times
A new track from lyricist Mos Def off his upcoming album The Ecstatic that will be dropping on November 25th. Who can wait for it? Mos Def – Life In Marvelous Times