Mos Def (Expanded) by DJRashadHayes

One of my favorite MC's of all time is Mos Def. The man was so damn fluid on the mic and actually cared about the things he talked about. A true poet. Growing up, it was very important for me to see people who were actually intelligent while still retaining that cool factor. I think many times in the black community, you equate a person being extremely well-read as either snobby and elitist or a straight sell-out with no self-awareness. Mos was able to shatter those misconceptions beautifully. The man is an award-winning actor, true mc, poet, and producer. And he does all of them with skill and a nobility. Hip-hop is meant to serve as a positive beacon for the community. Salute Mos aka Dante Smith. Another tribute mix. :) Get in tune on twitter @djrashadhayes & blackmeansforever.tumblr.com

Tracklisting:

Intro - Mos Def freestyling at 16

1. Respiration
2. Respiration (Pete Rock remix)
3. Brown Sugar (Kanye West Remix)
4. Universal Magnetic
5. Body Rock ft. Q-Tip
6. Angie Martinez Interview
7. Crosstown Beef (Medina Green)
8. Mathematics (Dj Premier Remix)
9. Speed Law
10. Reminisce ft. Bilal & Common (Jay Dilla Mix)
11. The Love Song
12. Children's Story
13. Travelin Man (parts 1 & 2)
14. Joy ft. Talib Kweli
15. Ms. Fat Booty
16. Got
17. Habitat (Brooklyn)
18. Love
19. Mr. Nigga ft. Q-TIp & Weldon Irvine
20. The Questions ft. Common & Questlove
21. Thieves in the Night (Black Star)
22. High Drama ft. Mike Zoot
23. Umi Says (Reprise)