More than a mere rap album, Mos Def's long-awaited The New Danger combines hip-hop, blues, soul, and rock in an 18-track package that seeks to transcend convention. In that sense, it shares a similar spirit with Andre...more.
The New Danger is by far Mos Def's most creative, artistic, inventive album yet. It's genius, no other artist can blend rock, blues, hip-hop, and rap like he does. He is definitely in a league of his own...more.
I don't know what the deal is. Most people seem to be disappointed that Mos does not rap very much on the album. While Mos Def is one of the best MCs in the game, and definetly my favorite MC...more.
I applaud Mos Def for stepping outside the box. If you are open minded and like all types of music, this album maybe one of your fav's. If you are strictly a 'Rap Head' get ready for a surprise. I...more.
Even in hip-hop--a genre famous for auspicious debuts--Black Star, the first album from the team of Mos Def and Talib Kweli, stands out. It's not just because these guys know their history (an update of Slick Rick...more.
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