During USC’s SpringFest 2011, Mos Def takes a trip down memory lane and revisits his collaboration with Nate Dogg on “Oh No.” RIP Nate Dogg.
RESPECT: iRockCollege
Jay and Mos take a moment to squash the rumor of the existence of an “Exhibit B” for good. The guy causing a ruckus was drunk and quite sloppy. I’m surprised they even stopped to talk to him at all. It made for a nice little clip though.
Mos Def speaks on the importance of helping out Haiti after the jump.
The Roots invite Jay Electronica to perform a live rendition of “Exhibit C” at their 6th Annual Grammy Jam at the Key Club in Los Angeles on 1.30.10.
Andrew of FSD says this one was meant for The Estatic.
From Michael Sterling Eaton’s upcoming album, Mictape Vol. 1, which will feature Curren$y, Ernie Gaines, Scoop Deville, Stalley, The Cool Kids and more.
Spotted at Blacksmith
Shot by Creative Control.
In an effort to raise awareness for the fight against diabetes, Hip-Hop legends KRS-One, Dres (Black Sheep), Greg Nice, and few a more performed for a benefit concert last night at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn. Hosted by Michael Rappaport, Phife Dog, and Okayplayer, the event had a line wrapped around the block all night long. But around midnight it was pretty clear who the folks came to see… minutes later Jay Electhanukkah crept out from the clusterf*ck going on backstage, that’s when I opted to climb back into the crowd for a better shot. It’s only just begun… - Mikey
Today’s joint deals with a 3 years-older 88-Keys. Back in 97, young Charles is living in West Hempstead (Long Island) with his folks. Still in college, he hasn’t produce any track yet, doesn’t even have a single slice of pizza to his name. Too cool for school, 88′ll soon get kicked out of home…. All of a sudden, he has to prepare for rougher kind of life.
Lensed by Coodie & Chike, additional work by Micheal Sterling Eaton.
Color work done in collaboration with Pure Studios in New York with acclaimed flame artist Alvin Cruz.
PREVIOUSLY: Mos Def x Talib Kweli – History (Video)
Thanks to DJ Heat for compiling the tracks and Shake for the wonderful artwork, here’s a collection of performance clips from the Late Night w/ Jimmy Fallon show. The compilation features Ludacris, Clipse, Wale, Q-Tip, 50 Cent, Raekwon, Goodie Mob, Black Star, Public Enemy and more over The Roots’ live instruments.
Hit the jump for tracklist + download.
The clip above documents Mos in the studio working on his Grammy nominated album, The Ectastic, which many will argue was one of the best albums of 2009.
