His photo shoots, using simply his iPhone, have featured famous personalities such as Mos Def.
Made in Africa has previously linked with significant African American figures including Jamie Foxx, Chris Tucker, Mos Def, Isaiah Washington and Herbie Hancock to further advocate for this unity among African Americans.
Mos Def, in his 1999 recording of "Got" uses the line "you takin' a ride on the Downstate Medical," indicating that the victim of a violent robbery might be transported by ambulance to SUNY Downstate to receive medical care.
The play had an extended run on Broadway at the Ambassador Theatre from April 7 - August 11, 2002, in which Cheadle was replaced by Mos Def.
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Songwriters: D. Smith,
Sample: "Body Rock" by Mos Def
Sample: "John Blaze" by Fat Joe
Sample: "For All My Niggaz & Bitches" by Snoop Dogg
Sample: "Criminology" by Raekwon
Sample from the movie Ghostbusters
Sample: "On & On" by Erykah Badu
Sample: "Baby I'm-A Want You" by Fatback Band
Sample: "Funky Drummer" by James Brown
LeBouef appeared as Harold Thomas the brother of the main character, Vivien Thomas, in the 2004 HBO movie Something the Lord Made which starred Mos Def.
The song playing during the conversation between Bodie and Stringer Bell is "Hip Hop", from the album Black on Both Sides by Mos Def.
The other three unreleased instrumentals are versions of Dilla's productions for Mos Def, Q-Tip and Busta Rhymes.
The signature track "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" has been sampled numerous times by Hip Hop artists such as Brand Nubian, P.M. Dawn, Common, Masta Ace, Mos Def and others as well as by R&B singer Mary J. Blige, Brazilian artist Seu Jorge and British remixer Dobie (for Björk's remix of "I Miss You").
Apart from her solo work, she has collaborated with West Coast MCs such as Aceyalone, E-40, Zion-I, Mac Mall, and those involved in the Hieroglyphics Crew, Detroit based vocalist Dwele as well as Clyde Carson and Mos Def on the track “Different.”
Taking inspiration from artists such as Busta Rhymes, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Common, The Roots, Black Thought, Pharoahe Monch, Rakim, Nas, The Notorious B.I.G., Red Hot Chili Peppers, Coldplay, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, A Tribe Called Quest, Never Yet Contested has developed a music style that blends multiple genres.
Escovedo has worked as a musical director for television programs including the Wayne Brady Show and Martin Short Show and performers including Mos Def, Barry Manilow, Stevie Nicks, Justin Timberlake and Luther Vandross.
Soundbombing is possibly most well known for putting future Hip Hop stars Mos Def and Talib Kweli on the map.
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The compilation is hosted by DJ Evil Dee of Da Beatminerz and Black Moon, and features tracks from Rawkus roster members like Company Flow, Sir Menelik, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek and Mos Def, as well as appearances from Kool Keith, R.A. The Rugged Man, Mr. Man, and L-Fudge.
In addition to a radio edit of the original song, the single release contains a remix by Canadian electronica artist Akufen, as well as "I Against I", a song performed with Mos Def that appeared on the soundtrack of the 2002 film Blade II.
Asked about her style, she states "I can't pinpoint a particular style or artist but I'm a fan of Mos Def, Da Brat, Snoop Dogg, Aaliyah, Foxy Brown and the newest one Azealia Banks. I also enjoy everything nice from Norah Jones, Bob Marley, Erykah Badu, to German artist Kool Savas, Xavier Naidoo ... all of these artists' music have played a very important role in my personal life."
Rapper Talib Kweli used the book as an inspiration for his song "Thieves in the Night" with Mos Def on the Blackstar album.
The track "You Know, You Know" was sampled in Massive Attack's "One Love", Mos Def's "Kalifornia", Black Sheep's single "Similak Child", David Sylvian's "I Surrender", Cecil Otter's "Rebel Yellow" and Blahzay Blahzay's "Intro" from Blah Blah Blah album.
The lyrical sketches featured a variety of hip hop artists such as Q-Tip, Mos Def, Cee-lo, Common, Tash, Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu, Krayzie Bone, Slick Rick, MC Lyte, and a host of others.
"The Sweetest Taboo" is mentioned in the lyrics of Prince's 2005 charity single "S.S.T.", as well as in Mos Def's 1999 song "Ms. Fat Booty".
Ellington has been on stage with Mos Def, De La Soul, Meshell Ndegocello and with his mentor UK Soul legend Omar.
The Kirklands had four children: the oldest, Raymond (Dante Beze), boy crazy daughter Lorette (Caryn Ward), 12 year-old Peter (Marlon Taylor), and 10 year-old Nate (Trent Cameron).
Songwriters: D. Smith
Sample: "Fear Not for Men" by Fela Kuti
Bass: Mos Def
Congas: Mos Def
Keyboards: Weldon Irvine
Percussion: Mos Def