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Yasiin Bey - The Light Is Not Afraid of the Dark (Prod. Kanye West)
This morning, Yasiin Bey (a.k.a. Mos Def) unexpectedly hit us with a track he made way back in 2006 and never released till now called "The Light In Not Afraid of the Dark." The cut is produced by Kanye West, and it's exactly one of those songs that reminds you how great artists like these two are, not that we need any more reminding. Personally, it got me a little nostalgic for the old school Kanye days. Give it a listen at the link here. Read moreYasiin Bey - N****s in Poorest
Mos Def, now going under the moniker Yasiin Bey, has created a remix of Kanye West and Jay Z's highly popular song N****s in Paris. The remix is called N****s in Poorest. In Bey's version, the messages and topics covered are extremely different from the original. N****s in Poorest is in honour of the 42nd anniversary of Malcolm X's death. This song is also the first of Bey's Top 40 Underground series, which will feature more reworked hip-hop songs, and will convey similar messages seen in N****s in Poorest.Ni**as In Poorest
The artist formerly known as Mos Def, and now Yasiin Bey, presents the video for his highly charged "Niggas in Poorest," launched today in honor of Malcolm X's death anniversary. Yasiin decided to put some real words & real thoughts into this track. While Jay & Ye's version was much more about having fun & spitting more of a luxurious rap, Yasiin went with real world news & whats really going on in the world. As Mr. Bey would say, "Don't get caught up in no throne."otw-berlin from Off The Wall TV on Vimeo.
Vans OTW Live in Berlin featuring Lupe Fiasco & Yasiin Bey
On Wednesday night Vans. launched its Spring 2012 OTW footwear line during Berlin Fashion Week as part of a 3-day pop-up House of Vans experience featuring live performances by the Patta Sound System, Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) and new OTW advocate Lupe Fiasco. The night featured artwork exhibitions by Kong as well as fellow Advocates Eric Elms and Dimitri Coste while Lupe Fiasco and music legend Yasiin Bey (the artist formerly known as Mos Def)shut the night down with live performances for Berlin party goers. Check out a video recap of the night, “Live in Berlin” below. Thanks to slamxhype for the news
Harun International for Boylston Trading Co.
We first heard about Harun International previously from the mighty Mos Def, and now we see the New York based brand partnering up with Boylston Trading Co. for a small capsule collection of beaded necklaces and bracelets. The Harun International x BTC bead accessory capsule collection is made with 4mm and 8mm natural Jade, Red Jasper, Matte Onyx and Lapis; each bracelet and necklace is available in limited quantities and made exclusively for BTC. BTC also got together with founder Chace Infinite for a video interview to shed some light on the brand and its inspiration. More information can be found at Boylston Trading Co.
Who You Are - Jessie J
Jessie J continues to climb up numerous charts with her great lyrics and her awesome voice. Her first single, "Price Tag," (Featuring B.o.B) debuted is quickly finding a spot on airwaves across the nation. The album, Who You Are, is a combo of soulful pop infectiousness, hip-hop grit, and R&B style. J is set to give listeners another taste of Who You Are with her newly released next U.S. single, "Casualty of Love." Bouncing with a sly groove and the singer's sultry delivery, "Casualty of Love" is primed to introduce Jessie to an even broader audience. Other tracks from the album include a live version of "Big White Room," "Nobody’s Perfect," "Who You Are" (already viewed over 1 million times on YouTube) "Mama Knows Best" and "L.O.V.E", all showcasing Jessie J’s awesome voice and song-writing skills.
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