#MOS DEF THE ECSTATIC TIDAL SERIES#

Information taken from the Kids See Ghosts liner notes and Tidal. Bey’s influence led Shephard into music production. The song features a guest appearance from Mos Def, who received credit under his real.

#MOS DEF THE ECSTATIC TIDAL SERIES#

He and Bey first linked up in Ethiopia in 2013 for a series of visual art and web projects.

His most recent release as Mos Def, The Ecstatic (his fourth release), received universal acclaim.ĭecember 99th marks activist/producer Shephard’s first full-length release. Lets take a ride Like a tidal wave Every night I cant fight it Im simmering Lets take a ride Lets take. Bey previously said he would retire from both the music and film industries following the release of his upcoming album.īey has yet to release a full-length LP under his current name. The album has been described as a conscious and alternative hip hop record with an eccentric, internationalist quality. 13-10 19:29) Mos Def - Official Discography (1999-2009) : Hip-Hop. He was only recently allowed to leave South Africa following his nearly yearlong detention for use of an illegal passport.

According to a press release, Bey and Shephard “spent the last year recording in South Africa” while Yasiin Bey “awaited his departure from the country.” Shephard produced the entire album, which will include previously released tracks “ Local Time,” “ N.A.W.,” and “Seaside Panic Room.” Check out the album’s tracklist and artwork below.Įarlier this month, Bey announced his final United States performances.

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