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Mos Def Readies Summer Release | News

IGA — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:04:00 GMT

Mos Def is eying a summer release date for his fourth album, The Ecstatic.

Mos updated his Myspace by loading two songs from the upcoming album, including "Life In Marvelous Times" and "Quiet Dog Bite Hard." The former is produced by Mr. Flash; the latter, by Preservation.

The rapper hasn't released an album since 2006's Tru3 Magic [click to read], which was released with little to no promotion, and without a CD cover - allegedly at the request of Mos himself.

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The Ecstatic | Albums

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Tracks
1. Supermagic
2. Twilite Speedball
3. Auditiorium
4. Wahid
5. Priority
6. Quiet Dog Bite Hard
7. Life In Marvelous Times
8. The Embassy
9. No Hay Nada Mas
10. Pistola
11. Pretty Danger
12. Workers Comp.
13. Revelations
14. Roses
15. History
16. Casa Bey

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Casa Bey | Video

IGA — Thu, 28 May 2009 20:21:00 GMT

Casa Bey | Albums

Tue, 26 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

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Life In Marvelous Times | Albums

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Tracks
1. Life In Marvelous Times

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Sex, Love, & Money | Video

IGA — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:30:00 GMT

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Ghetto Rock | Video

IGA — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 20:29:00 GMT

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True Magic | Albums

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Executive Producer: Mos Def
All songs mixed by Jan Fairchild for The Groove Machine
Mastered by Bernie Grundman at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Hollywood, CA
A&R: Abdul Rahman
A&R Administration: Alicia N. Graham

True Magic
Produced by DJ Epik for Fireworks Productions and Mark Knoxx for Young Legends
Written by Dante Smith, Dustin Worswick and Mark Dove
Publishers: Medina Sounds Music/ EMI Blackwood (BMI); Dusty Infinite Sounds (ASCAP); Mark Dove Publishing Desginee (ASCAP)

Undeniable
Produced by Rich Harrison for Richcraft Inc
Written by Dante Smith, Rich Harrison, Barrett Strong and Norman Whitfield
Publishers: Medina Sounds Music/ EMI Blackwood (BMI); EMI Blackwood Music, Inc (BMI) obo itself and Dam Rich (BMI); Stone Agate Music (BMI)

U R The One
Produced by Minnesota for Lifestyle Music, Inc.
Written by Dante Smith, Mark Richardson
Publishers: Medina Sounds Music/ EMI Blackwood (BMI); Old Nigger Spirituals (BMI)

Thug is A Drug
Produced by Minnesota for Lifestyle Music, Inc.
Written by Dante Smith, Mark Richardson
Publishers: Medina Sounds Music/ EMI Blackwood (BMI); Old Nigger Spirituals (BMI)

Crime & Medicine
Produced by Mos Def
Written by Dante Smith,
Publishers: Medina Sounds Music/ EMI Blackwood (BMI)

A Ha
Produced by Minnesota for Lifestyle Music, Inc.
Written by Dante Smith, Mark Richardson; Sylvester Stewart
Publishers: Medina Sounds Music/ EMI Blackwood (BMI); Old Nigger Spirituals (BMI); Warner-Tamerlane Publishing (BMI)

Dollar Day
Produced by Abdul Rahman
Written by Dante Smith, Damon Grimson, Don Robertson
Publishers: Medina Sounds Music/ EMI Blackwood (BMI); Breka Music/EMI Publishing’ No Mistakes Allowed Publishing (BMI)

Napoleon Dynamite
Produced by Preservation for Preserved Productions LLC
Written by Mos Def, Jean Daval, Elijah Walker, Alvin Savoy
Publishers: Medina Sounds Music/ EMI Blackwood (BMI); J Daval (SESAC); Roffignac Music Inc (BMI)

There Is A Way
Produced by Preservation for Preserved Productions LLC
Written by Dante Smith, Jean Daval, Julio Gutierrez, Ian McDonald, Peter Sinfeld, Greg Lake, Michael Giles, Robbert Fripp
Publishers: Medina Sounds Music/ EMI Blackwood (BMI); J Daval (SESAC); Peer International Corp. (BMI); Careers BMG Music Publishing (BMI)

Sun, Moon, Stars
Produced by Preservation for Preserved Productions LLC
Written by Dante Smith, Jean Daval; Alvin Ranglin
Publishers: Medina Sounds Music/ EMI Blackwood (BMI); J Daval (SESAC); The Royalty Network/Westbury Music (ASCAP)

Murder Of A Teenage Life
Produced by The Neptunes
Written by Dante Smith and Pharrell Williams
Publishers: Medina Sounds Music/ EMI Blackwood (BMI); Waters Of Nazareth Publishing/ EMI-Blackwood Music, Inc.
Recorded by Andrew Coleman at South Beach Studios
Assisted by Hart Gunther

Fake Bonanza
Produced by Preservation for Preserved Productions LLC
Written by Dante Smith, Jean Daval, Jose Berroa, Robert Blair, Sylvester Stewart
Publishers: Medina Sounds Music/ EMI Blackwood (BMI); J Daval (SESAC); Peer International Corp. (BMI); Are Music Corporation (BMI); Warner Tamerlane Publishing (BMI)

Perfect Timing
Produced by Mos Def
Written by Dante Smith; Darryl McDaniels, Joseph Simmons, Darryl Barnes, Greg Mays, Tony Romeo
Publishers: Medina Sounds Music/ EMI Blackwood (BMI); WB Music Corp (ASCAP); Screen Gems EMI Music Publishing (BMI); Nice & Smooth Music (ASCAP)

Lifetime
Produced by Preservation for Preserved Productions LLC
Written by Dante Smith, Jean Daval, G. Todd, Editions Maneige CAPAC
Publishers: Medina Sounds Music/ EMI Blackwood (BMI); J. Daval (SESAC); De Wolf Sound Library; Polydor

Tracks
1. True Magic
2. Undeniable
3. U R The One
4. Thug Is A Drug
5. Crime & Medicine
6. A Ha
7. Dollar Day
8. Napoleon Dynamite
9. There Is A Way
10. Sun, Moon, Stars
11. Murder Of A Teenage Life
12. Fake Bonanza
13. Perfect Timing
14. Lifetime

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Sex, Love & Money | Ringtones

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Tracks
1. Sex, Love & Money

UMI Says (LIVE) | Ringtones

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Tracks
1. UMI Says (LIVE)

Undeniable | Audio

Geffen — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:29:00 GMT

Sun, Moon, Stars | Audio

Geffen — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 21:33:00 GMT

Boogie Man | Audio

Geffen — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 19:05:00 GMT

New Mos Def track, "Boogie Man" from the upcoming album Tru3 Magic

2005 MTVu "Woodie Awards" Nominee | News

Geffen — Tue, 04 Oct 2005 00:48:00 GMT

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- mtvU, MTV's college network, today announced the nominees for the "mtvU Woodie Awards" -- the only show honoring the music voted best by the college audience.

To vote for the second annual "mtvU Woodie Awards," college students around the country are invited to visit www.mtvu.com before October 28th.

There they can experience interviews, features and music videos by all "Woodies" nominees, plus submit and watch videos from student fans petitioning for their favorite nominee. Students can also listen to the nominees and cast their vote at mtvU Woodie Awards mobile vehicles that are traveling to campuses across the country. Nominated artists will be profiled on-air throughout the voting period and on mtvU music series such as "The Freshmen" and "The Dean's List."

Alumni Woodie - (a.k.a. The You're Still OK in our Book Award)

For the artists who've graduated into the wide world of mega-stardom, but who haven't forgotten where they came from. And we're proud to say, "We knew them when ... "

NOMINEE: Mos Def

Vote for Mos Def HERE

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Mos Def featured in Entertainment Weekly | News

Geffen — Tue, 21 Jun 2005 20:55:00 GMT

Mos Def lands a spot on “The Must List” of this week’s edition of Entertainment Weekly. Featured as # 77 out of the coveted “122 People & Things We Love This Summer” for his successful career in both music and acting, Mos Def remains humbled by his accomplishments. When asked what he is planning for his next career move, he replied, “I’m just working on trying to get to tomorrow.” Make sure to grab your copy of the June 24th - July 1st edition today!

Close Edge | Video

Geffen — Thu, 24 Mar 2005 23:37:00 GMT

Watch Close Edge as performed by Mos Def on the Dave Chapelle Show episode #102.

NAACP Image Awards | News

Geffen — Wed, 26 Jan 2005 23:01:00 GMT

The NAACP Image Awards nominations have selected Mos Def for Outstanding Male Artist (The New Danger) as well as Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series, or Dramatic Special (Something the Lord Made). Make sure and watch The NAACP Image Awards which will air on March 25th at 8pm on FOX.

Grammy Nomination | News

Geffen — Tue, 07 Dec 2004 19:34:00 GMT

Congratulations to Mos Def on his Grammy Nomination. Mos Def is nominated for Best Urban/Alternative Performance for "Sex, Love & Money".

The 47th Annual Grammy Awards will be held on February 13th in Los Angeles, airing on CBS at 8pm.

» www.grammy.org

106 & Park | News

Geffen — Wed, 24 Nov 2004 20:41:00 GMT

Mos Def will be appearing on BET’s “106 & Park” on Friday, November 26th at 6pm EST & PST.

(Re-airing on Monday, November 29th at 9am est & pst)

He will be presenting Ghetto Rock as the “New Joint of the Day”

» www.bet.com

Watch "Sex, Love, & Money" and "Ghetto Rock" now on Launch! | News

Geffen — Fri, 12 Nov 2004 21:16:00 GMT

The videos for both "Sex, Love, & Money" and "Ghetto Rock" are now viewable on Launch! Check the downloads section to go directly to the videos!

Mos Def to Appear On Tavis Smiley Show on PBS | News

Geffen — Fri, 22 Oct 2004 23:58:00 GMT

Mos Def will appear on the Tavis Smiley show on Monday, October 25. He'll be discussing his new album and upcoming film projects.

The Tavis Smiley Show airs on PBS:
Los Angeles at 11pm
New York at 12:30am

Mos Def Scores His Highest-Ever Chart Debut | News

Geffen — Thu, 21 Oct 2004 22:55:00 GMT

They don't call him "The Mighty Mos Def" for nothing.

The Brooklyn MC scored his highest-ever chart debut with his second solo album, The New Danger, selling more than 95,000 copies to open at #5 on next week's Billboard albums chart. Mos' last album, Black on Both Sides, bowed at #25 back in October 1999, selling more than 53,000 copies, according to SoundScan.

To read the full story, click on the link below.

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Auction | News

Geffen — Tue, 19 Oct 2004 18:42:00 GMT

The New Danger is All Around Us... Mos Def Has the Antidote!

Win Signed Collector Edition Copies of the New CD and Premium Tickets to Upcoming Shows! Only in the Universal Music Store.

Mos Def's latest record, The New Danger, just hit October 12, and the hip-hop artist is offering you these unique auctions to support his new album and tour.

Starting October 13th bid on:
Signed, serialized Collector Edition copies of The New Danger on CD-signed by Mos Def.

Keep checking back in the Universal Music Store because coming soon you'll be able to bid on:
Premium tickets to upcoming shows on Mos Def's Fall tour.

STAY OUTTA DANGER!
Win your own piece of hip-hop history. Click on the link below to bid!

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The New Danger [Clean] | Albums

Tue, 12 Oct 2004 08:00:00 GMT

Tracks
1. The Boogie Man Song
2. Freaky Black Greetings
3. Ghetto Rock
4. Zimzallabim
5. The Rape Over
6. Blue Black Jack
7. Bedstuy Parade & Funeral March
8. Sex, Love & Money
9. Sunshine
10. Close Edge
11. The Panties
12. War
13. Grown Man Business
14. Modern Marvel
15. Life Is Real
16. The Easy Spell
17. The Beggar
18. Champion Requiem

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The New Danger | Albums

Tue, 12 Oct 2004 08:00:00 GMT

Mos Def Gets a 4 Star Review from Rollingstone | News

Geffen — Fri, 08 Oct 2004 19:07:00 GMT

Mos Def gets a four star review of his new album The New Danger in the November '04 issue of Rolling Stone on newsstands now.

Among the comments made by reviewer Tom Moon include "It's all part of the Mos Def master plan to, as he explains on the gritty 'Life Is Real,' 'reach the world but touch the street first.' The fed-up rhymes and sweetly sung refrains of The New Danger do exactly that, broadening the hip-hop palette without sacrificing, or selling out, its core ideals." To see the whole review, click on the below.

» www.rollingstone.com

Jimmy Kimmel Live | News

Geffen — Wed, 06 Oct 2004 19:26:00 GMT

Mos Def will be performing on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live Tuesday, October 12th at Midnight/11pm central.

If you're in the Los Angeles area and would like to attend this live performance click below to login and request tickets.

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Mos Def on TV | News

Geffen — Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:57:00 GMT

Turn on your TV sets to see Mos Def.

10/11 Performing on NBC The Tonight Show with Jay Leno at 11:35/10:35pm c
10/12 Hosting VH1 Hip Hop Award Show at 9/8pm c
10/12 Performing on ABC Jimmy Kimmel Live at 12/11pm c
10/13 Interview on PBS Tavis Smiley show - check local listings for showtimes

Mos Def to host MOBO Awards | News

Geffen — Thu, 30 Sep 2004 01:48:00 GMT

Due to scheduling problems it is unfortunate that Pharrell Williams has had to withdraw from his commitment as the 2004 MOBO Awards host. The MOBO Awards are honored and privileged to have Mos Def hosting: "I'm really looking forward to coming to London and hosting the MOBO Awards 2004."

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Sex, Love & Money | Albums

Wed, 15 Sep 2004 08:00:00 GMT

Tracks
1. Sex, Love and Money (Radio Edit)
2. Sex, Love & Money (Instrumental)
3. Sex, Love & Money (Album Version (Explicit)
4. Ghetto Rock (Radio Edit)
5. Ghetto Rock (Instrumental)
6. Ghetto Rock (Album Version (Explicit)

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Dave Chappelle Block Party | News

Geffen — Wed, 08 Sep 2004 22:40:00 GMT

On September 18, the comedian will celebrate the music and culture of New York by throwing the Chappelle Block Party, an old-fashioned neighborhood jam that'll include musical performances from an all-star lineup of his favorite hip-hop and R&B artists. Kanye West, Lauryn Hill, Talib Kweli, the Roots, Mos Def, Erykah Badu, Common and Dead Prez and are slated to take part, with Chappelle serving as master of ceremonies for the event. Neighborhood jam will go down September 18 in a secret location.

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Letterman September 23rd | News

Geffen — Sun, 22 Aug 2004 16:37:00 GMT

Mos Def will appear on the Late Show with David Letterman on September 23rd.

Brown Sugar (feat. Faith Evans) | Singles

Tue, 20 Aug 2002 08:00:00 GMT

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Black On Both Sides | Albums

Tue, 04 Jun 2002 08:00:00 GMT

Tracks
1. Fear Not Of Man
2. Hip Hop
3. Love
4. Ms. Fat Booty
5. Speed Law
6. Do It Now
7. Got
8. UMI Says
9. New World Water
10. Rock N Roll
11. Know That
12. Climb
13. Brooklyn
14. Habitat
15. Mr. Nigga
16. Mathematics
17. May-December

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Black Star | Albums

Tue, 04 Jun 2002 08:00:00 GMT

Tracks
1. Intro
2. Astronomy (8th Light)
3. Definition
4. RE:Definition
5. Children's Story
6. Brown Skin Lady
7. B Boys Will B Boys
8. K.O.S. (Determination)
9. Hater Players
10. Yo Yeah
11. Respiration
12. Thieves In The Night
13. Twice Inna Lifetime

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Jam on It [CD5/12"] | Singles

Tue, 25 Sep 2001 08:00:00 GMT

Tracks
1. Jam on It [Main Mix]
2. Jam on It [Extra Super Extended Disco Mix]
3. Jam on It [Radio Mix]
4. Jam on It [Main Instr]

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Oh No | Singles

Mon, 22 Jan 2001 08:00:00 GMT

Tracks
1. Explicit
2. Get Up (Cocoa Bruvaz)

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Ms. Fat Booty, Pt. 2 | Singles

Tue, 28 Nov 2000 08:00:00 GMT

Tracks
1. Ghostface Mix Radio Edit
2. Dj Spinna Mix
3. Lucas 12" Mix
4. Cd Rom Video

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Ms. Fat Booty, Pt. 1 | Singles

Tue, 28 Nov 2000 08:00:00 GMT

Tracks
1. Lucas 7" Version
2. Lp Version Clean
3. Next Universe

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Umi Says Pt.1 | Singles

Tue, 27 Jun 2000 08:00:00 GMT

Tracks
1. Umi Says (Radio Version)
2. Umi Says (Full Length Version)
3. Universal Magnetic

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Black and White: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture (1999 Film) | Singles

Tue, 28 Mar 2000 08:00:00 GMT

Tracks
1. It's Not a Game - American Cream Attitude
2. Year 2000 [Remix] - Xzibit
3. Don't Be a Follower - The Prodigy
4. Dramacide - Big Punisher
5. Life's a Bitch - Everlast
6. Wake Up - Raekwon
7. Dem Crazy - Dead Prez
8. Stand for Something - Chip Banks
9. Middle Finger Attitude - American Cream Attitude
10. You'll Never Be Better Than Me (I'm That S***) - Joe Hooker
11. You [Feel Good Remix] - Samuel Christian
12. You're a Big Girl Now - L.V.
13. Free - Michael Fredo

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Black on Both Sides [Clean] | Albums

Tue, 12 Oct 1999 08:00:00 GMT

Tracks
1. Fear Not of Man
2. Hip Hop
3. Love
4. Ms. Fat Booty
5. Speed Law
6. Do It Now
7. Got
8. Umi Says
9. New World Water
10. Rock N Roll
11. Know That - Talib Kweli
12. Climb
13. Brooklyn
14. Habitat
15. Mr. Nigga
16. Mathematics
17. May-December

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Respiration | Singles

Tue, 23 Feb 1999 08:00:00 GMT

Tracks
1. Respiration (Original Radio Edit)
2. Respiration (Flying High Main Mix)
3. Respiration (Flying High Instr.)
4. Respiration (Dr. Luke Remix)
5. Respiration (Dr Luke Remix Instr.)

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Definition [Royalty] | Singles

Wed, 26 Aug 1998 08:00:00 GMT

Tracks
1. Definition (Radio Friendly Version)
2. Definition (What We Really Said Version)
3. Definition (Instrumental To Your Development)
4. Twice Inna Lifetime (Radiohead Version)

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Body Rock | Singles

Tue, 03 Mar 1998 08:00:00 GMT

Tracks
1. Body Rock (Radio)
2. Body Rock (Street)
3. Body Rock (Instrumental)
4. Stretch & Bob Radio Skit
5. Manifesto

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