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Top Ten Songs by Mos DefMos Def is one of the truly original rap artists in the industry today. A undeniable pioneer of the hip/hop culture, Mos Def is not afraid of taking his art in new directions. Here are ten of his songs that best represent his contribution to hip/hop. -
Mos Def Joins Plea for Justice for Jena SixIn what appeared to be a celebrity and common man congregation, hip-hop artist Mos Def joined the thousands of citizens who peacefully marched the streets of Jena, Louisiana, in a bold move to get the attentions of the city's as well as the state's officials
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Latest CD Mos DEFinitely Shows the True Extent of His TalentsMos Def has combined with many prominent names in his CD Black On Both Sides.
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Mos Def "The New Danger" ReviewReview of Mos Def's "The New Danger" review
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Kweli and Mos Are Verbal OsmosisThe incredible talents of Talib Kweli and Mos Def combine in this cd to form an unparalleled duo. -
June is Black Music Month, Countdown of Shamontiel's Top 30 African-American ArtistsBlack Music Month starts June 1. Each day of June, I'll be highlighting 30 of my favorite African-American artists, telling you why they're winners and informing you of their accomplishments. Fifteenth up, Mos Def. -
Jeff Jarrett Def Kurt Angle: Angle Will Give Away His Ex-wifeJeff Jarrett and Kurt Angle collided at TNA's Against All Odds. Both wrestlers had huge stakes at odds.
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December 11: Today's Notable BirthdaysHappy birthday: Teri Garr, John Kerry, Brenda Lee, Mo'Nique, Rita Moreno, Mos Def, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, Rider Strong and others. Is December 11th your birthday? How will you celebrate? What notable individuals share your birthday?
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Comedy Meets Artistry: Be Kind Rewind is a Trip Through the ImaginationA feel-good movie perfect for the entire family, Be Kind Rewind uses a little star power and a lot of creativity to entertain its audience.
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Movie Review: 16 BlocksBruce Willis and Mos Def star in this tense action thriller. -
Movie Review: Be Kind, RewindJack Black and Mos Def team up for an surprisingly enlightening comedy about two friends who decide to remake famous movies after they accidentally wipe out every video at Be Kind, Rewind Video.
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Be Kind Rewind Movie ReviewA quirky new comedy from Michel Gondry, starring Mos Def and Jack Black.
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"Be Kind Rewind" is the Perfect Saturday MovieI like Mos Def and Jack Black. I think they make a funny duo.....Be Kind Rewind failed because it was trying to find that happy medium of witty, quirky and heartwarming like Little Miss Sunshine minus the dark aspect. -
Be Kind Rewind: Michel Gondry's Ode to ThrowbacksWhile most reviews about Be Kind Rewind often come across as misinformed and cynical, I believe it reveals a new breed of filmmaking, erasing the line between audience and autuer.
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Has Hip-Hop Gone the Way of Rock?In a controversial move, rapper Nas has titled his newest album, "Hip Hop is Dead", apparently citing that the genre has grown stagnate. With rappers moving in different steps though, such as Mos Def or Kanye West, does this have any credence.
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Jena 6 Update and Mychal Bell's Plea BargainThis modified article discusses R2C2H2's interview with Marcus Jones and Attorney Lewis Scott, updates on the Jena 6 case, and my opinion on how the trials should conclude. -
Snow Can't Dampen Spirit at 2008 Sundance Film FestivalThe Sundance Film Festival 2008 (Park City, Utah) opened on January 17, 2008 (Eccles Theatre) with the world premiere of a suspense film name In Bruges written and directed by Martin McDonagh. -
Who is Lauren London?A look at the emerging actress and model, Lauren London, who was recently engaged to rap star, Lil Wayne.
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January 2008 Movie PreviewFind out what movies are coming out after New Years.
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It's Dumb Because It's IgnorantA look back on what it used to mean to be an African-American who was about something.
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Horrid Hip Hop LinesHip Hop is going platinum, and in the process it's losing the voice that drew many Hip Hop lovers to the culture. You could write a book about the worst of Hip Hop lines, but this article details only ten... for the sake of saving time.
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Review of Jay Z's "American Gangster"A good album but nothing really new here.
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Hip Hop Uniquely Offers Opportunity to Ex-ConvictsPrevious druglord Kenneth Supreme McGriff was never given a second chance after being released from prison. Is this a common pattern for ex-convicts? Does hip hop and rap help give ex-cons a second chance?
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Is Hip Hop Playing into Stereotypes that Hold Us Back?On a snowy night in Michigan, thirty black students gathered for a forum on Hip Hop. The forum entitled, "Hip Hop and You: The Images", was an in-depth look at Hip Hop and what stereo-types are being promoted to the black community and the world.
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"A Prince Among Slaves" Brings Life to a Slice of American HistoryThe documentary, "A Prince Among Slaves," which aired on PBS on February 4, opens with a re-enactment of Abdul Rahman's assumption of his princely duties, wartime capture and ensuing enslavement, because his captors feared the repercussions of his murder.... -
The Top 10 Greatest Groups in Hip-Hop HistoryThe top 10 greatest groups in Hip-Hop Ever! -
February Movie PreviewThough February is Oscars month- we hope- there are also new movies being released. Teleporters, bickering treasure hunters, and tricky action thrillers highlight this month of films.
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25 Biggest Movies of 2008The 25 most-anticipated movies of the 2008 movie season. -
Be Kind RewindBe Kind Rewind is one of the most charming movies I have seen in some time. Given the cast (specifically MosBlack) and genre, I was skeptical but Gondry made me a shameless believer. -
A Black Word That Gives No EmpowermentAs war rages across the seas and domestic problems increase, one has to wonder why this six-letter word has gained such national attention.
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San Francisco Rock the BellsClassic Hip Hop Acts rock the mic at Rock The Bells in San Francisco. -
Talib Kweli: An Astounding Artist Who's Not Afraid to Express HimselfOverall the cd is really good. With all the additions of other artists he has featured on here it really gives it a unique sound. -
DJ Honda's on the Beat like ThisOverall this CD is superb. The multiformity of the songs and beats really make this CD enjoyable by all. -
Graduation VS. Curtis - Kanye West VS. 50 Centcurtis vs. graduation
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From Tom to Sebastian: When Musicians Turn Out to Be Good ActorsHollywood is littered with the graves of musicians who were bad actors. Sometimes you really get shockingly surprised though.
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Jena 6 Case Causes House Judiciary Committee to Examine School ViolenceRights groups hope that the House inquiry will look into disminatling of the "school to prison pipeline". This mechanism is accused of funneling children of color from school to prison.
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Jena 6 Rally (Part 1: The Scene)From 15,000 to 50,000 people of various cultures showed up for the trial of Mychal Bell with the Jena 6 rally. This article gives an indepth view of how Jena, LA looked on September 20th. -
Gangs - an American TraditionAn in-depth look at gang phenomena and the descontruction of myths concerning its ethnic origins
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New Musical Releases: 50 Cent Versus Kanye West50 Cent and Kayne West released new albums September 11, 2007. 50 Cent has vowed to retire if West's sales beat his own. Take a look at the competition and help predict the outcome. -
African Americans that the Media Ignores: From Rappers to Actors, They Are Making a Difference in Their CommunitiesThe media tends to look at the safe African-Americans and their charitable contributions. Here's a list of the individuals that the media somewhat dismisses.
