Yes Mos Def (and Talib Kweli) were really like that!! They, Common, the Roots, DeAngelo, Erikah Badu etc were part of the late 90s collective “Soulquarians” with inspiration from Q-Tip (and even baby Kanye!) Next track from this zone should be “Definition” and “ReDefinition” from the duo (as Black Star). These two tracks are a unit so react together!! 🔥 Fun Fact: the sample in the chorus “I revolve around sciences” is your boy Ghostface - it’s from the track “Criminology” off Raekwon’s Cuban Linx album 🔥
Never. He's too creative. The hip-hop world is not accustomed to men exploring different emotions, perspectives, sounds, and views. Mos is like NYs version of Ceelo Green. He's an artist. GOATs makes mostly popular status quo records that display exceptional talent, and occasional give you something artistic. Art invites criticism.
"Respiration" is guaranteed satisfaction. Really the whole classic first album from Black Star. The Ecstatic" is another Mos Def classic. Check "Casa Bey" for some bilingual phenomena. Peace!
Two Mos Def songs you have to hear that I don’t see mentioned yet are Umi Says and Oh No (ft Pharoahe Monch & Nate Dogg). Also, there’s a video on UA-cam of Mos Def and Black Thought together at a photo shoot where Mos Def is rapping all of The Roots song 75 Bars to Black Thought from memory. If you haven’t heard that song you should listen to that and watch that video. It’s fun.
The Black on both sides album is worth a listen and review. Black star with TQ is also amazing. I'm a keep saying it but you should review some Gangstarr-moment of truth, above the clouds, you know my steez, DWYCK, etc. so many classics. Great job and its nice to see the subscriptions going up. Keep at it.
I know you mainly do earlier hip hop... But you really should do probably the album of the year... The Auditorium vol 1 - Common and Pete Rock. The best description is its a 90-Now vibe. Common in his bag. Daydreamin is a great first single... Great project. Salute 👑
Mos Def and Talib Kweli as Blackstar - Respiration
Yes Mos Def (and Talib Kweli) were really like that!!
They, Common, the Roots, DeAngelo, Erikah Badu etc were part of the late 90s collective “Soulquarians” with inspiration from Q-Tip (and even baby Kanye!)
Next track from this zone should be “Definition” and “ReDefinition” from the duo (as Black Star). These two tracks are a unit so react together!! 🔥
Fun Fact: the sample in the chorus “I revolve around sciences” is your boy Ghostface - it’s from the track “Criminology” off Raekwon’s Cuban Linx album 🔥
Watching someone appreciate art this way is so refreshing. Immediate thumbs up.
Thank you so much 😀
MOS-DEF “Mr. Ni**a” off that same album💯
React to The Pharcyde “Running away”
"What's Beef" by Mos Def classic 🔥🔥🔥😤
Dope. Love your channel sis, keep it up.
Please listen to Traveling Man!! My favorite Mos Def song
Wit Dj Honda on production.
That entire album is amazing 🔥
1st from Belgium!
If Mos Def was more consistent with albums; He could’ve been the goat easily.
Never. He's too creative. The hip-hop world is not accustomed to men exploring different emotions, perspectives, sounds, and views. Mos is like NYs version of Ceelo Green. He's an artist. GOATs makes mostly popular status quo records that display exceptional talent, and occasional give you something artistic. Art invites criticism.
"Respiration" is guaranteed satisfaction. Really the whole classic first album from Black Star. The Ecstatic" is another Mos Def classic. Check "Casa Bey" for some bilingual phenomena. Peace!
Two Mos Def songs you have to hear that I don’t see mentioned yet are Umi Says and Oh No (ft Pharoahe Monch & Nate Dogg). Also, there’s a video on UA-cam of Mos Def and Black Thought together at a photo shoot where Mos Def is rapping all of The Roots song 75 Bars to Black Thought from memory. If you haven’t heard that song you should listen to that and watch that video. It’s fun.
If you want to hear a dope Female Rapper with some early hard bars. Check out "On Da Mic - Michie Mee"
Bahamadia
I love it when the young heads get it or care to, I'm a so called "old head" but from the mid/late 80s throughout the 90s was pure HipHop
Check out his verse in “What’s Beef” by Black Star
🔥🔥🔥, Rakim - 18th letter and Who is God
Black Star “Definition “
The Black on both sides album is worth a listen and review. Black star with TQ is also amazing. I'm a keep saying it but you should review some Gangstarr-moment of truth, above the clouds, you know my steez, DWYCK, etc. so many classics. Great job and its nice to see the subscriptions going up. Keep at it.
New World Water by Mos Def is great.
I know you mainly do earlier hip hop... But you really should do probably the album of the year... The Auditorium vol 1 - Common and Pete Rock. The best description is its a 90-Now vibe. Common in his bag. Daydreamin is a great first single... Great project. Salute 👑
Did you catch your boy being sampled? "I revolve around science" - Ghostface.
Your content and understanding is great to see...
React to Black Star - Knowledge of Self (KOS)
React to Talib Kweli - Four Women
You gotta react to Andre 3000 16 ain’t enough solo verse 🙏🏾🙏🏾
React to Ah Yeah by KRS One
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Nice
Love your lyric breakdown of rap songs. Checkout Mos Def's - Respiration. Peace!
React to 2Pac - Better Dayz
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This was woke before whatever it is now so when I hear talib act like he doesn't know maybe their were threats or something