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Undeniable | Audio

Geffen — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:29:00 GMT

Sun, Moon, Stars | Audio

Geffen — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 21:33:00 GMT

Boogie Man | Audio

Geffen — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 19:05:00 GMT

New Mos Def track, "Boogie Man" from the upcoming album Tru3 Magic

2005 MTVu "Woodie Awards" Nominee | News

Geffen — Tue, 04 Oct 2005 00:48:00 GMT

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- mtvU, MTV's college network, today announced the nominees for the "mtvU Woodie Awards" -- the only show honoring the music voted best by the college audience.

To vote for the second annual "mtvU Woodie Awards," college students around the country are invited to visit www.mtvu.com before October 28th.

There they can experience interviews, features and music videos by all "Woodies" nominees, plus submit and watch videos from student fans petitioning for their favorite nominee. Students can also listen to the nominees and cast their vote at mtvU Woodie Awards mobile vehicles that are traveling to campuses across the country. Nominated artists will be profiled on-air throughout the voting period and on mtvU music series such as "The Freshmen" and "The Dean's List."

Alumni Woodie - (a.k.a. The You're Still OK in our Book Award)

For the artists who've graduated into the wide world of mega-stardom, but who haven't forgotten where they came from. And we're proud to say, "We knew them when ... "

NOMINEE: Mos Def

Vote for Mos Def HERE

» www.mtvu.com

Mos Def featured in Entertainment Weekly | News

Geffen — Tue, 21 Jun 2005 20:55:00 GMT

Mos Def lands a spot on “The Must List” of this week’s edition of Entertainment Weekly. Featured as # 77 out of the coveted “122 People & Things We Love This Summer” for his successful career in both music and acting, Mos Def remains humbled by his accomplishments. When asked what he is planning for his next career move, he replied, “I’m just working on trying to get to tomorrow.” Make sure to grab your copy of the June 24th - July 1st edition today!

Close Edge | Video

Geffen — Thu, 24 Mar 2005 23:37:00 GMT

Watch Close Edge as performed by Mos Def on the Dave Chapelle Show episode #102.

NAACP Image Awards | News

Geffen — Wed, 26 Jan 2005 23:01:00 GMT

The NAACP Image Awards nominations have selected Mos Def for Outstanding Male Artist (The New Danger) as well as Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series, or Dramatic Special (Something the Lord Made). Make sure and watch The NAACP Image Awards which will air on March 25th at 8pm on FOX.

Grammy Nomination | News

Geffen — Tue, 07 Dec 2004 19:34:00 GMT

Congratulations to Mos Def on his Grammy Nomination. Mos Def is nominated for Best Urban/Alternative Performance for "Sex, Love & Money".

The 47th Annual Grammy Awards will be held on February 13th in Los Angeles, airing on CBS at 8pm.

» www.grammy.org

106 & Park | News

Geffen — Wed, 24 Nov 2004 20:41:00 GMT

Mos Def will be appearing on BET’s “106 & Park” on Friday, November 26th at 6pm EST & PST.

(Re-airing on Monday, November 29th at 9am est & pst)

He will be presenting Ghetto Rock as the “New Joint of the Day”

» www.bet.com

Watch "Sex, Love, & Money" and "Ghetto Rock" now on Launch! | News

Geffen — Fri, 12 Nov 2004 21:16:00 GMT

The videos for both "Sex, Love, & Money" and "Ghetto Rock" are now viewable on Launch! Check the downloads section to go directly to the videos!

Sex, Love, & Money | Video

Geffen — Fri, 12 Nov 2004 20:46:00 GMT

Watch the video!

Ghetto Rock | Video

Geffen — Fri, 12 Nov 2004 20:00:00 GMT

Watch the video!

Mos Def to Appear On Tavis Smiley Show on PBS | News

Geffen — Fri, 22 Oct 2004 23:58:00 GMT

Mos Def will appear on the Tavis Smiley show on Monday, October 25. He'll be discussing his new album and upcoming film projects.

The Tavis Smiley Show airs on PBS:
Los Angeles at 11pm
New York at 12:30am

Mos Def Scores His Highest-Ever Chart Debut | News

Geffen — Thu, 21 Oct 2004 22:55:00 GMT

They don't call him "The Mighty Mos Def" for nothing.

The Brooklyn MC scored his highest-ever chart debut with his second solo album, The New Danger, selling more than 95,000 copies to open at #5 on next week's Billboard albums chart. Mos' last album, Black on Both Sides, bowed at #25 back in October 1999, selling more than 53,000 copies, according to SoundScan.

To read the full story, click on the link below.

» www.mtv.com

Auction | News

Geffen — Tue, 19 Oct 2004 18:42:00 GMT

The New Danger is All Around Us... Mos Def Has the Antidote!

Win Signed Collector Edition Copies of the New CD and Premium Tickets to Upcoming Shows! Only in the Universal Music Store.

Mos Def's latest record, The New Danger, just hit October 12, and the hip-hop artist is offering you these unique auctions to support his new album and tour.

Starting October 13th bid on:
Signed, serialized Collector Edition copies of The New Danger on CD-signed by Mos Def.

Keep checking back in the Universal Music Store because coming soon you'll be able to bid on:
Premium tickets to upcoming shows on Mos Def's Fall tour.

STAY OUTTA DANGER!
Win your own piece of hip-hop history. Click on the link below to bid!

» members.ebay.com

Mos Def Gets a 4 Star Review from Rollingstone | News

Geffen — Fri, 08 Oct 2004 19:07:00 GMT

Mos Def gets a four star review of his new album The New Danger in the November '04 issue of Rolling Stone on newsstands now.

Among the comments made by reviewer Tom Moon include "It's all part of the Mos Def master plan to, as he explains on the gritty 'Life Is Real,' 'reach the world but touch the street first.' The fed-up rhymes and sweetly sung refrains of The New Danger do exactly that, broadening the hip-hop palette without sacrificing, or selling out, its core ideals." To see the whole review, click on the below.

» www.rollingstone.com

Jimmy Kimmel Live | News

Geffen — Wed, 06 Oct 2004 19:26:00 GMT

Mos Def will be performing on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live Tuesday, October 12th at Midnight/11pm central.

If you're in the Los Angeles area and would like to attend this live performance click below to login and request tickets.

» www.1iota.com

Mos Def on TV | News

Geffen — Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:57:00 GMT

Turn on your TV sets to see Mos Def.

10/11 Performing on NBC The Tonight Show with Jay Leno at 11:35/10:35pm c
10/12 Hosting VH1 Hip Hop Award Show at 9/8pm c
10/12 Performing on ABC Jimmy Kimmel Live at 12/11pm c
10/13 Interview on PBS Tavis Smiley show - check local listings for showtimes

Mos Def to host MOBO Awards | News

Geffen — Thu, 30 Sep 2004 01:48:00 GMT

Due to scheduling problems it is unfortunate that Pharrell Williams has had to withdraw from his commitment as the 2004 MOBO Awards host. The MOBO Awards are honored and privileged to have Mos Def hosting: "I'm really looking forward to coming to London and hosting the MOBO Awards 2004."

www.mobo.net

» www.mobo.net

Dave Chappelle Block Party | News

Geffen — Wed, 08 Sep 2004 22:40:00 GMT

On September 18, the comedian will celebrate the music and culture of New York by throwing the Chappelle Block Party, an old-fashioned neighborhood jam that'll include musical performances from an all-star lineup of his favorite hip-hop and R&B artists. Kanye West, Lauryn Hill, Talib Kweli, the Roots, Mos Def, Erykah Badu, Common and Dead Prez and are slated to take part, with Chappelle serving as master of ceremonies for the event. Neighborhood jam will go down September 18 in a secret location.

» www.vh1.com

Letterman September 23rd | News

Geffen — Sun, 22 Aug 2004 16:37:00 GMT

Mos Def will appear on the Late Show with David Letterman on September 23rd.