Mos Def

Mos Def
Should These Singers Stick to Their Day Jobs?
by
Nancy McDonald
These singers have tried giving acting a shot, but should they consider sticking with their musical roots? The best and worst movies of Mos Def, Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake and Mandy Moore are dissected. You make the call.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Should-These-Singers-Stick-to-Their-Day-Jobs?
id=6501171 - Aug 22, 2011
Mosdub - A Match Made in Heaven Part 1
by
John A. Walsh
Review of Max Tannone's latest "mash-up," Mosdub. The stylings of Mos Def are paired with classic reggae songs to get amazing results.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Mosdub---A-Match-Made-in-Heaven-Part-1
id=4140390 - Apr 19, 2010
Mosdub - A Match Made in Heaven Part 2
by
John A. Walsh
The next song on the album uses similar production technique. It starts off by introducing a reduced version of the reggae song that will provide the background texture and rhythmic accompaniment. Max uses another track off "The Harder They Come" soundtrack, "Shanty Town," in combination with the Mos Def song "History" to create "History Town.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Mosdub---A-Match-Made-in-Heaven-Part-2
id=4140532 - Apr 19, 2010
Some Rappers-turned-actors Getting A Bad Rap
by
Timothy Stelly Sr
Classically trained actors have often looked down on rappers in films. The most vociferous critic is Samuel L. Jackson. However, some rappers are proving their mettle, in particular Mos Def.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Some-Rappers-turned-actors-Getting-A-Bad-Rap
id=202525 - May 21, 2006
The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
by
Tamika Johnson
The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy had the potential to be the best movie of the year. And yes, I sincerely mean that. Really, look at all it had going for it: it's based on a classic book that has a cult following that could rival the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Hitchhikers-Guide-to-the-Galaxy
id=32860 - May 03, 2005
Be Kind, Rewind - Follow Your Intentions
by
Josh Lipovetsky
Although "Be Kind, Rewind" may seem far fetched at first, it takes about an hour to fully develop. Only then, will you find a great film filled with heart, and an inspiring message. Always follow your intuition, follow through on your ideas without getting discouraged, and don't use a sour situation as an excuse.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Be-Kind,-Rewind---Follow-Your-Intentions
id=1562470 - Oct 07, 2008
Hip-Hop Love Stories and the Construction of Socially Acceptable Urban Identities
by
Nat Long
In my research, I have found five common narrative forms used by Hip-Hop poets to tell their love stories: contrasting, perceptual, spiritual, conversational and metaphoric.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Hip-Hop-Love-Stories-and-the-Construction-of-Socially-Acceptable-Urban-Identities
id=126510 - Jan 11, 2006
Rap Haters Love Hip-Hop
by
Dahila Urns
"Rap Haters Love Hip-Hop" dares to explore the gap between rap and its more genuine predecessor hip-hop. The roots of an entire culture rests in this genre but has been distorted by an industry intent on dismantling hip-hop's true integrity.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Rap-Haters-Love-Hip-Hop
id=357420 - Nov 12, 2006
Film Review of Sixteen Blocks (2006)
by
Robin Maxwell
I picked up 16 Blocks for a couple of quid somewhere as I wanted a Hollywood movie I hadn't seen before, something to keep me entertained with explosions and big names. I'd listened to a few friends who told me they didn't like this movie, complaining about Mos Def 's unbearable performance, and decided to judge for myself. The thing is, I wanted a non-formulaic formulaic action flick. Was it possible to do this kind of movie and still surprise your audience, I wondered. I knew that the grizzled veteran cop bit had been done to death by Bruce Willis. I mean, he's pretty much made that jacket his own with films like The Last Boy Scout, Sin City and the Die Hard franchise.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Film-Review-of-Sixteen-Blocks-(2006)
id=2794246 - Aug 20, 2009
Be Kind Rewind
by
Steve Exeter
Sometimes you think you know exactly what a film is going to be like that you overlook it initially and as time passes and you never get around to watching it, you convince yourself that it doesn't really matter because you knew what is was going to be like anyway so you haven't really missed much; well, this is exactly what happened with me and writer / director Michel Gondry's Be Kind Rewind. I knew from the trailer that it was a comedy starring Jack Black and Mos Def and I was aware that it involved them...
http://ezinearticles.com/?Be-Kind-Rewind