Mos Def - "Coming Together (Troy Davis Tribute)" part 1

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Method Man wants to work with Tyler, the Creator [VIDEO]

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Tyler, the Creator has been one of the biggest breakout stars of 2011, evidenced by his winning the VMA for 'Best New Artist." It is not just Tyler, the Creator, he is the frontman for the West Coast group, Odd Future.

Mos Def, Game, and other celebrities have co-signed Tyler, and his movement. Method Man is the latest person to co-sign Tyler and he would also like to work with him. During an interview with VIBE, he said this.

Method Man primarily wants Tyler, the Creator to produce a track for him. When asked if he wanted vocals, Meth said he would leave that up to him. Method Man said he makes the kind of beats he likes, but he said Odd Future is nothing like Wu-Tang.

Watch the entire interview below:

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Mos Def lobbies for Troy Davis tribute at 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards [VIDEO]

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Mos Def speaks on the success of Tyler, the Creator and Odd Future

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

The year of 2011 has been incredible for Odd Future, as Tyler, the Creator has emerged as one of rap's brightest stars. Meanwhile, Frank Ocean has become one of the rising talents in R&B. Now, the group can be found on many hip hop sites and all over MTV.

Long before their success, Mos Def gave a major co-sign to Odd Future. From the beginning, Mos said he was their potential. While he admitted he was not a fan of their content, Mos Def said he loves their energy. Mos Def believe anyone who continues to work at it will reach their goals.

Now, with all the success coming from their frontman, Tyler, the Creator, and Frank Ocean, along with their new show on Adult Swim, Mos Def said he is very happy for the crew. Congratulating them on their success, Mos Def said he wishes them more success in the future.

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Mos Def retiring his name at the end of 2011, will be known as Yasiin

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

During an interview with MTV2's "Sucker Free," the legendary Mos Def announced some changes in the near future. At the end of 2011, Mos Def will no longer be making music. While the Mos Def named will be retired, the rapper will continue to record.

While Mos Def said he loves his rap name, he feels it is time to move on. Starting on January 1, 2012, he will be known as Yasiin. For over twenty years, he has been recording as Mos Def. Forever, the name will be remembered.

Mos Def said the name has been with him throughout his career. While known as Mos Def, he became the man he is today, but he is now focused on the future.

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Kanye West aligns the stars for "Lord Lord Lord"

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Back by unpopular demand, Kanye West has been hitting the people with new music each day. Recently, West teamed up with Swizz Beatz yet again for a track. Due to the relationship between Swizzy and Jay-Z, the two artists have maintained a good relationship.

Even when he had hit his low following the VMA controversy, the people within hip hop still had love for Kanye. As a result, when he came back out, people still reached out for collaborations. Having been on quite a few songs and heating up radio with a few of his own, Kanye has position.

Re-teaming with Swizz Beatz has led to Kanye's latest free release, "Lord Lord Lord." Not the type to bring in multiple stars on his records, Kanye West has changed things up. For this new record, Kanye West reached out to such renowned lyricists as Raekwon and Mos Def. Early in his career, West received comparisons to Mos Def, now the two have collaborated for the first time.

It is unclear if this record will end up on Kanye West's upcoming album, Dark Twisted Fantasy, which will be coming out sometime in November on GOOD Music and Def Jam.

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