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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.
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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Black On Both Sides
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The Ecstatic
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The New Danger
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TRUE MAGIC
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Shoutbox
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lime129 wrote:
hey Betterdayz501: Wyclef and DJ Drama new mixtape is called“Toussaint St. Jean: From the Hut, To the Projects, To the Mansion” just dropped and is dope as hell here is a single from it “Warrior’s http://release.theplatform.com/content.select?pid=Xn3CCj7OYZuR44S_G20jVkrKoUFbMf4q&UserName=Unknown the album is a beautiful mix of music from around the world!
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BWalshy wrote:
mos def and talib kweli on fallon.... + the roots as a backing band http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeptzl3-sKs
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Betterdayz502 wrote:
Wyclefs new album was pretty good. Whats the tape called?
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Mehrl wrote:
I see he just did a show in London, so why is he not touring in the whole Europe? Or am I just too stupid to find the dates?
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MattKlomp1 wrote:
Any other Mos Def fans out there getting into the new Wyclef Jean mixtape? Good stuff!
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Betterdayz502 wrote:
1.BOBS 2. Ecstatic 3. The New Danger 4. True Magic [6]
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MusiQ3985 wrote:
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:
1.BOBS 2. Ecstatic 3. The New Danger 4. True Magic [5]
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vanyathebest wrote:
The New Danger > Black On Both Sides = The Ecstatic > True Magic
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Konkapa wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/Spike+Lee
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mnyuco wrote:
MosDef x Madlib = GOD!!
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CocoaDusted wrote:
Am I the only one creaming over this: http://www.blakroc.com/index_artists.html Fuck yeah!
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WillOtheWisp666 wrote:
who cares about production! Doesn't EVERYONE love "raw black metal" demos?
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jae__moon wrote:
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:
Dope
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shagrath8808 wrote:
крутотенюшка крутотень получается, уважаю этого дядьку
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felipexiz wrote:
in brazil 05,06/12 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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nigel_vs_shark wrote:
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:
Incredible.
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J-Masamune wrote:
я его фанат
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