Category Archives: mos def

Black Star "You Already Know"

Posted on November 29, 2011 by dailycypher

Listen: Black Star “You Already Know”http://on.hulkcdn.com/static/embed.swf

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DC Mixtape Vol. 8 – Greg K

Posted on January 27, 2011 by dailycypher

For our latest installment of DC Mixtape series, we are bringing it back to the golden age of hip hop with a compilation of tracks from the 90’s. From the gritty style of Big L to conscious lyrics of Common, this mixtape … Continue reading →

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Kanye’s G.O.O.D. Fridays – "Don’t Look Down"

Posted on October 23, 2010 by dailycypher

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Top 5 – BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher

Posted on October 9, 2010 by dailycypher

In preparation for the 2010 BET Hip Hop Awards, The Daily Cypher has put together a top 5 list of the best BET Cyphers from previous award shows. 5.Hurricane Chris, K’naan, Bun B & Q-Tip 4. Wale, Nipsey Hu$$le, Gsan … Continue reading →

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Mos Def Signs to G.O.O.D Music

Posted on September 28, 2010 by dailycypher

Hip-Hop legend Mos Def has joined Kanye’s super label along side the likes of recently signed Pusha T, Common, John Legend, Big Sean, Kid Cudi, GLC as well as others. Mos Def makes an appearance on Kanye’s G.O.O.D Friday single … Continue reading →

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Kanye’s G.O.O.D Fridays – "Lord Lord Lord"

Posted on September 18, 2010 by dailycypher

For this week’s G.O.O.D Friday, Kanye picked up Mos Def, Swizz Beatz, Raekwon and Charlie Wilson to make an appearance on the track “Lord Lord Lord.”

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Mos Def "Travellin Man" Live in San Jose

Posted on September 17, 2010 by dailycypher

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Mos Def Teams Up With NASA To Encourage Students

Posted on September 1, 2010 by dailycypher

Mos Def will team up with famous African-American NASA astronaut, Leland Melvin to debut a special holographic presentation to encourage students to pursue higher education this Sunday (September 5th) in Oakland, California.“Leland Melvin and myself are working with the Instituting … Continue reading →

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Mos Def Releases Track for Gulf Aid

Posted on August 27, 2010 by dailycypher

Mos Def teamed up with Lenny Kravitz and New Orleans’ Preservation Hall Jazz Band to record “It Ain’t My Fault”, a song to benefit the Gulf oil spill relief effort. Mos Def is a great artist to address the oil … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursdays – Blackstar featuring Common

Posted on August 12, 2010 by dailycypher

This weeks Throwback Thursday comes from Blackstar, hip hop duo comprised of Mos Def and Talib Kweli. The video being featured is for the song “Respiration.” “Respiration” is the second single from Black Star’s 1998 self titled album, Black Star. … Continue reading →

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