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Mos Def
Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos Def, is an American rapper, singer, and actor. A prominent figure in conscious hip hop, he is recognized for his use of wordplay and commentary on social and political issues, such as police brutality, American exceptionalism, and the status of African Americans in the United States. After embarking on his career in 1994, he joined his siblings in the short-lived rap group Urban Thermo Dynamics and guest appeared on albums by Da Bush Babees and De La Soul. In 1996, he and fellow Brooklyn-based rapper Talib Kweli formed the duo Black Star, whose debut album Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star spawned the singles "Definition" and "Respiration". His debut solo album, Black on Both Sides was met with critical acclaim, along with his fourth album The Ecstatic. Bey's 2000 single, "Oh No" remains his sole entry on the Billboard Hot 100 as a solo act. In 2014, About.com listed him 14th on its "50 Greatest Rappers of All Time". From Wikipedia (

Songs

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Ms. Fat Booty E
Mos Def
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I Against I
Massive Attack
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Mathematics E
Mos Def
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Good Night ([Bonus Track])
Kanye West, Mos Def, & Al Be Back
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Sunshine E
Mos Def

Albums

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TRUE MAGIC

2006
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Mos Def - Live at Benaroya Hall

2004
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The New Danger

2004
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Black On Both Sides

1999
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Manifest Destiny (feat. Ces)

1995

Singles & EPs

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Bang Bien

Single • 2025
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Wylin Out

Single • 2002
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Sensei On the Block

Single • 2015
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You Are Undeniable (Amerigo Remix)

Single • 2014
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Monster Music featuring Cassidy

Single • 2005
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Sex, Love & Money

Single • 2004
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I Against I

Single • 2002

Videos

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Algiers '56 - '57

Collapse Talk • 2K views
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Bailame | Nacho | Dj Tronky Bachata Remix | Jessica Latham Choreography | TimeSpin

Felipe y Tiago | Bachata Dance | Rolerotation • 1.3K views
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Travellin' Man (feat. dj honda)

Mos Def • 1.7M views
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Mos Def - Ms. Fat Booty (Official Video)

UPROXX • 30M views
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Mos Def, Nate Dogg & Pharoah Monch - Oh No (Official Video)

UPROXX • 9.8M views
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Mos Def - Kalifornia

MF3GT • 15M views
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Blade soundtrack Massive Attack & Mos Def "I AGAINST I" MV

ramlife96 • 576K views
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Professional Skimboarder Ripping!! - Blair Conklin

thisismov • 596K views
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Mos Def - Mathematics subtitulado en español www.hiphopsubtitulado.blogspot.com

hiphopsubtitulado • 30K views
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Mos Def & Aretha Franklin - One Step Ahead of Ms. Fat Booty (Blend reworked)

Chris A • 800K views

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'90s Backpacker Hip Hop

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Dear Mama

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Essential '90s Hip Hop

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Lyrical Rap

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Soulful Instrumentals & Pensive Beats

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Bring Da Ruckus

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Celebrating Kwanzaa: Nia

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Coachella: Hip Hop

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Relax at Home

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Timeless BBQ Jams

Playlist • YouTube Music

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