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Dante Terrell Smith (born December 11, 1973 in Brooklyn, New York, United States), now known by the stage name Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def), is a Grammy Award-nominated rapper and
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Sounds like:
Talib Kweli,
Mos Def,
Q-Tip
By
Tobias Handke
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Nov 14, 2016
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Common's latest album, Black America Forever, is another masterpiece of social and political lyricism and enthralling production that highlights how relevant old hip-hop heads still are.
The title track from the album is one my favorites and has com...
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Sounds like:
Kanye West,
Kid Cudi,
Mos Def,
Sam Cooke
By
Clyde Erwin Barretto
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Oct 14, 2015
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If you’ve been surrounded by the rich musical history that flowed through Detroit the way Quinn XCII has, then you’ll understand where the sounds and layers of music comes from.
His newest track “Stung,” which was produced by longtime friend Ayokay,...
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3

Sounds like:
Nas,
Kendrick Lamar,
Mos Def
By
sweeney kovar
on
Sep 20, 2015
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What do we have here? Is it a bird? A plane?
No, it's Jay Elecyarmukle. The hip-hop holy ghost who has been teasing his Act II debut album for nearly a decade remains elusive and remains intriguing. We mask our longing for his special brand of musi...
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4

Sounds like:
Mos Def,
Jay Electronica,
Common
By
Tobias Handke
on
Jul 1, 2015
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Yaslin Bey, the man formally known as Mos Def, continues his slow comeback with this collaboration with New Zealand's Electric Wire Hustle.
Following up his appearance on A$AP Rocky's At.Long.Last.A$AP, Bey continues to creep back into the spotlight...
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5

Sounds like:
The Roots,
Mos Def,
Talib Kweli
By
Hugh McClure
on
May 7, 2015
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Quickly becoming one of Australia's most promising exports, Melbourne MC Remi is back with another dose of his intelligent brand of hip-hop.
Off the back of his highly praised (and awarded) 2014 album Raw X Infinity, the rapper has just debuted his ...
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6

Sounds like:
Common,
Mos Def,
Pharoahe Monch
By
Tobias Handke
on
Mar 8, 2015
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I'm guessing last year's Game Of Thrones mixtape was a success, as HBO has announced there will be a follow-up dropping March 17.
Creatively entitled Catch The Throne: Volume II, this second installment will feature the likes of Snoop Dogg, Method M...
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7

Sounds like:
The Roots,
Mos Def,
A Tribe Called Quest
By
Hugh McClure
on
Sep 24, 2014
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Australian hip-hop's credibility is at an all-time high, with acts like Hiaitus Kaiyote, Milwaukee Banks, Baro, and the One Day collective producing some absolutely incredible music. But Australia's brightest star might just be 23-year-old Melbourne-...
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Sounds like:
Lupe Fiasco,
Chance the Rapper,
Mos Def
By
Hugh McClure
on
Aug 19, 2014
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Melbourne MC Baro is at the forefront of Australia's new breed of hip-hop artists -- a fact made all the more impressive given he's 17 years old and still in high school. A finalist in this year's Triple J Unearthed High competition, he's impressed p...
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