Mos Def
Mos Def is a conscious hip-hop artist from Brooklyn, New York.
Brooklyn MC and actor (now Yasiin Bey), one half of Black Star and the voice behind Black on Both Sides.
Who is Mos Def?
Mos Def (now known as Yasiin Bey) is a rapper, singer and actor from Brooklyn, New York. With Talib Kweli he forms the duo Black Star.
Known for
Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star (1998) and his solo debut Black on Both Sides (1999), with "Ms. Fat Booty", "Mathematics" and "Umi Says". He also built a strong acting career, in films such as Be Kind Rewind.
Style
Warm, smooth and full of personality, switching between rapping and singing. His lyrics combine Black history, politics and faith with humor and street stories.
Impact
Mos Def became one of the faces of the late-'90s conscious and independent rap movement around Rawkus Records, and showed how wide an MC's range could be.
Mos Def: quick answers
What genre is Mos Def?
Mos Def’s music falls under Conscious Hip-Hop. Mos Def is part of East Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 1990s, 2000s, 2010s and 2020s.
Where is Mos Def from?
Mos Def is from Brooklyn, New York.
When did Mos Def start?
Mos Def has been active since 1994.
Which group is Mos Def part of?
Mos Def is a member of Black Star.
Which artists are similar to Mos Def?
If you like Mos Def, listen to MF DOOM.
