VIDEO + AUDIO: New Yasiin Bey (Mos Def)

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New Yasiin Bey (Mos Def)

Track 'Bey'

Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) revealed a really clever new track via hypetrak.com. It was released as a tribute to Notorious B.I.G.'s and Malcom X's birthdays, and consists of Bey's take on Lil' Wayne's 'John'. It's the second track off his 'Top 40 Underdog' project (the first one being 'N****s In Poorest'): “The tradition, taking someone's song and making your version of out of it, is not new to hip-hop,” he told Hypebeast. “It will deal with a range of various subjects, covering socially conscious and political themes since it is a staple in my life and an expression of who I am.”
Stream 'Bey' below.

 

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Yasiin Bey at the Apollo

Thursday June 14, 2012 Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) will be performing live at the historic Apollo theater. The critically acclaimed artist (and actor) will present the next level of his musicianship as he continues to grow, change, and innovate.

 

Tickets

Date: Thursday June 14, 2012
 

Time: 9pm
 

Venue: The Apollo Theater

>via: http://revivalist.okayplayer.com/2012/05/21/yasiin-bey-at-the-apollo/