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- Getting to Know 'Dexter' Star Mos DefIf you loved Mos Def’s work on 'Dexter,' you have to wait until later this season to see more of him. Thankfully, Mos Def has done a lot of great film and TV work that will appeal to 'Dexter' fans. Here are some of his choicest roles.
- Mos Def to Join 'Dexter' - What Musicians Turned Actors Have Paved the Way?It's just been announced that Mos Def will play a recurring role on the upcoming season of "Dexter". What isn't new, though, is musicians making the leap to movies and TV - below is a list of those who came before Mos Def.
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.- 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.
- 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
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.
Movie Review: 16 BlocksBruce Willis and Mos Def star in this tense action thriller.- The Hip Hop Scene and Its StoryAn article in relation to the past of the Hip Hop game and its evolution.
- CT's Unsigned Artist Corner - Hip-Hop Artist Benny GhostBenny Ghost has been making music in CT for eleven years. No stranger to the underground scene, he puts in work to make his fans love him.
- What If Hip-Hop Didn't Exist?An article that explores the impact of hip-hop in our society and the ramifications it would have if it didn't exist.
- The Change in Hip HopAn article discussing how hip hop has changed in the recent years.
Intimate Exposure with NyhteeNyhtee might be a name you haven't still heard of but that doesn't mean he's not creating a buzz, he's already being compared to some of the greatest in music, his urban funk outshines the typical rapper on all levels- My 5 Hip Hop Unsung Heros of 2010These 5 artists bring a new sound and lyrical appeal to hip hop. If you love hip hop music, be sure to check out these rising stars!
I DO it for HIP-HOPWhy do I keep doin' my part to preserve the culture and document the history, when it seems like no one cares? The simple answer is I love hip-hop but like Chris Rock said is last HBO special, "it's getting harder and harder to defend it."- Can Hip-Hop Be Holy?The Bible says, "make a joyful noise unto the Lord." But nowhere does it state that noise cant be hip-hop.
- 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.
- My Top Eleven(?) Hip-Hop Artists of the DecadeEleven Hip-Hop artists were the biggest of the the beginning of the twenty first century and here's why.
- The Best Album's 2009 Had to OfferSure, the single remains king but the album was well-represented in 2009. An influx of new talent, the return of some written-off favorites and well-timed collaborations gave us plenty of worthwhile hooks to memorize.
The Return of Brother AliBrother Ali had dropped a new disc of classic beats and rhymes.
Seven Songs for Gloomy DaysThe day is overcast; you're not depressed--just feeling "blah"... Try loading these "Gloomy Day" songs into your MP3 player.
Q-Tip Releases "Kamaal the Abstract," 10 Vivrant Songs"Kamaal the Abstract" may have come out eight years later than it was supposed to and have only 10 songs on it, but quality music is never too late.- Ode to Hip HopA Haiku of my favorite music genre
- Hip-Hop Will Never DieHip Hop lately has been under attack from all sides, even leading to say that hip-hop is dead. If the argument is that the roots of hip-hop and the soulful impact of the later 80's-early 90's is dead, then that's a much more valid statement.
- Hip Hop and Education - Educating Through Music"Hip hop is inherently political, the language is political. It uses language as a weapon -- not a weapon to violate or not a weapon to offend, but a weapon that pushes the envelope that provokes people, makes people think."
Where is the Heart of Hip-Hop?What has really happened to hip-hop? It used to be a avenue for sending political messages, speaking your mind and creating a beat that could turn heads and move mountains.- A Look at Why I Continue to Listen to Hip-hopReflections on hip-hop and what it means to me
- 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.
"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: Eject! Eject!A movie review for Be Kind Rewind
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.
The Top 10 Greatest Groups in Hip-Hop HistoryThe top 10 greatest groups in Hip-Hop Ever!
Get on the Grind with GlobalGrind.comGlobalGrind.com is a new found company/interface that allows the hip hop community to stay up to date with the latest news, photos and even music. Navarrow Wright, CEO and President of GlobalGrind.com used to be a VP underneath the Russell Simmons Empire.
Kweli and Mos Are Verbal OsmosisThe incredible talents of Talib Kweli and Mos Def combine in this cd to form an unparalleled duo.- Hip Hop is Not Your FaultHip Hop is not your fault.
- 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.
- Hip Hop is Not DeadFrom beat-boxing on the corner in the Bronx to generating beats by computer in the studio, hip hop, indeed has come a long way. Is it an art form that is dead? Yes and no. There used to be a time when people actually cared about the lyrics in a song.
- Hip Hop is Dead:Is Hip Hop artist Nas on to something, is Hip Hop dead? In this featured selection from Music X-Press Magazine, Keith R Waye, drops knowledge on the revival of the Hip Hop community through personal roots.
- Hip Hop Died a Long Time AgoPeople envolved in the hip hop community have forgotten the basis of this culture. Artists have exausted the possibilty of hip hop having any conscious meaning anymore.
- Interview with Hip-Hop MC SINinterview with underground North Carolina MC SIN



