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Brooklyn NY, United States (1994 – present)

Dante Terrell Smith (born December 11, 1973 in Brooklyn, New York), better known by the stage name Mos Def, is Grammy award nominated rapper, actor and poet. He also goes by the aliases Mighty Mos Def, The Freaky Night Watchman, Boogie Man, Black Dante, A White Man’s Favorite Rapper and Pretty Flaco. He began rapping in a group called Urban Thermo Dynamics in 1994, and then formed the duo Black Star with Talib Kweli in 1998. As a solo artist he has released the albums Black on Both Sides in 1999, The New Danger in 2004, True Magic in 2006 and The Ecstatic in 2009. Initially recognized for his musical output, Mos Def’s screen work since the early 2000s has established him as one of only a handful of rappers who have garnered critical approval for their acting work.

Rap career:
Mos Def began his performing career on the television show The Cosby Mysteries in 1994. In 1994, Mos also began his music career, forming the short-lived group Urban Thermo Dynamics (UTD) with his younger brother DCQ and his younger sister Ces. Despite being signed to Payday Records, the group only released two singles and the group’s debut album, Manifest Destiny, did not see the light of day until 2004 when released through Illson Media. In 1996 he emerged as a solo artist, working with De La Soul and Da Bush Babees before releasing his own first single, “Universal Magnetic” which was a huge underground hit. After signing with Rawkus Records, he and Talib Kweli released a full length album under the band name Black Star, entitled Black Star.

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MusiQ3985 wrote:
yesterday evening

As a recent convert, I find all four of his albums to be solid. One of my favorite cuts of his is "Undeniable" from "True Magic."

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JcA92 wrote:
yesterday evening

1.BOBS 2. Ecstatic 3. The New Danger 4. True Magic [5]

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vanyathebest wrote:
yesterday evening

The New Danger > Black On Both Sides = The Ecstatic > True Magic

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Konkapa wrote:
Thursday morning

http://www.last.fm/group/Spike+Lee

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mnyuco wrote:
Wednesday evening

MosDef x Madlib = GOD!!

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CocoaDusted wrote:
Wednesday afternoon

Am I the only one creaming over this: http://www.blakroc.com/index_artists.html Fuck yeah!

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WillOtheWisp666 wrote:
Wednesday morning

who cares about production! Doesn't EVERYONE love "raw black metal" demos?

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jae__moon wrote:
Tuesday morning

the problem with his post-bbs albums is the production. the songs have potential but they sound so messy. bbs was clean and clear and thus much more listenable.

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Djordiison wrote:
last week

Dope

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shagrath8808 wrote:
last week

крутотенюшка крутотень получается, уважаю этого дядьку

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felipexiz wrote:
last week

in brazil 05,06/12 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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nigel_vs_shark wrote:
last week

1.BOBS 2. Ecstatic 3. The New Danger 4. True Magic [4] So glad they're in the right order! :D

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SwingBlades wrote:
last week

Incredible.

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J-Masamune wrote:
last week

я его фанат

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L-White wrote:
last week

Supermagic<3

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Kripth_Onith wrote:
14 days ago

Life In Marvelous Times

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jonpwnsu wrote:
18 days ago

1.BOBS 2. Ecstatic 3. The New Danger 4. True Magic [3]

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feedtheline wrote:
18 days ago

quiet dog bite hard, my god.

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Juzuu_ wrote:
19 days ago

1.BOBS 2. Ecstatic 3. The New Danger 4. True Magic [2]

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ksmith904 wrote:
19 days ago

1.BOBS 2. Ecstatic 3. The New Danger 4. True Magic

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Nov 29 Mos Def The Forum, London, United Kingdom
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