Stereogum — Petite Noir’s King Of Anxiety EP already gave us one splendid single in “Chess.” Now here’s another excellent track from Yannick Ilungu with an assist from Yasiin Bey, the artist formerly known as Mos Def. “Till We Ghosts” is one of those... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Michael Chabon talked to the Guardian about collaborating on mark Ronson's new album. For Chabon, a self-confessed music junkie with favourites ranging from Joni Mitchell and Elvis Costello to Mos Def and Rakim, Ronson's request was a "bolt from the.... more info

Nialler9 — That’s right. Mos Def, who is now called Yasiin Bey, has been booked for a Dublin show in Vicar Street by Hidden Agenda, where he’ll perform his hip-hop classic debut album Black On Both Sides in full as part of a 15th anniversary tour. The gig ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — There are many reasons why "Begin Again" continues to have such great staying power against the big guns this summer. Expanding its run in L.A. this weekend, the story is a catchy one, the music is great, and it is flavored by real musicians, includi... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by PSquared So, are you planning on heading out to the movies this weekend? Well, if you are like the majority of people out there who will be, then it's to see a bunch of giant Autobots and Decepticons who... more info

Stereogum — Yasiin Bey, the artist formerly known as Mos Def, was born and raised in Brooklyn. He’s lived in these United States for most of his life. He had a cameo in Talladega Nights, which rivals Patton and Rio Bravo as the most American movie ever made. B... more info

NME — Rapper formerly known as Mos Def forced to pull tour dates as a result more info

Soul Sides — Saun & Starr: the newest Daptone duo. A dedication to DIY 7″ boxes. J-Zone gives the drummer some (because the drummer ain’t have none in a long time). Slate breaks down the implications of De La Soul’s digital V-day present. Amerigo Gazaway... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Snow Tha Product I fuck with her. I like gangsta bitches. We met at South by Southwest and may do a song together. She's thick, she's pretty, but she's not showing her ass. She wants people to hear her lyrics... more info

411 Mania — Warning: the video is disturbing... more info