Tomorrow, September 12th, Mos Def continues the Hip-Hop take over of The BEACH @ Governors Island by bringing his native New York City sound home with the long awaited The Ecstatic Tour. Born and raised in Brooklyn during “Hip-Hop's Golden Age” definitely shaped the young Mos Def into the incredible rapper, actor and poet that he is today.
When I look back on those days in the late 80’s to early 90’s, I think about all of the talent that I am privileged to have watched over and that I call my own: A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, KRS-One, Public Enemy, Erik B. and Rakim, Run-D.M.C. and The Beastie Boys just to name a few fellow New Yorkers. Damn, what a time.
Mos Def keeps the vibe and music from The Golden Age alive and well. The Ecstatic (2009) is his fourth solo album following the release of his first notable album Black Star (1998), which he co-created with fellow Brooklyn MC Talib Kweli.
With over 10 years of rapping and touring, and 18 years of acting under his belt, Mos Def is a prominent star in Pop and Hip-Hop culture. You may remember Mos Def from such films and as Something The Lord Made (nominated for an Emmy and a Golden Globe), The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, 16 Blocks, and Be Kind Rewind.
Mos Def's appearance at The BEACH will be one of this brand new venue's most memorable shows from the summer of 2009, and it will be the first to host a New York native. I miss the old school Hip-Hop scene, but Mos Def will definitely bring it back. So grab a 40, and let the beats move your feet.
Much love to Brooklyn!
Lady Liberty
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