Louis Vuitton Tribute to Muhammad Ali “Life” | Video
Often times, the description of greatness isn’t found on pedestal or autobiographies. Rather, they are within simple words in no more three syllables but carry much weight. Continuing on with its tribute to the great champion of human cause, Muhammad Ali, Louis Vuitton asked poet/hip-hop artist Yasiin … READ MORE
Louis Vuitton – Tribute to Muhammad Ali – “Word” + “Dream” | Video
Yasiin Bey (aka Mos Def), Ogilvy Paris, and director Stuart McIntyre come together to pay tribute to the world’s greatest boxer (and the sport’s most memorable personality) in two beautifully produced videos for Louis Vuitton’s first film campaign. Bey, having successfully straddled the worlds of hip-hop and fashion culture, … READ MORE
Louis Vuitton x Muhammad Ali – The Greatest Words | Video
Just as Muhammad Ali’s professional boxing career has transcended generations to impact their view of the sport and competition, so has Ali’s actions and words as his life has transformed through his social activism. In an effort to both capture his outstanding personality and the ideas Ali … READ MORE
Union x Visvim Trunk Show | Event Recap
In happier times… Visvim and designer Hiroki Nakamura played host last week to the label’s seasonal trunk show. With a good dose of conviction from Union Los Angeles, the location was changed from the usual fare of Tokyo to the Greater Los Angeles area, where the scope … READ MORE
Kanye West feat. Mos Def, Lupe Fiasco, and Big Sean – Don’t Look Down
Judging from the releases that have been trickling out over the past few months during Kanye’s scheduled G.O.O.D. Fridays releases, it seems that he must have tracks for days that continue to impress. In the collaborative vein of the previous releases, this week’s track features heavy-hitters Mos … READ MORE
Kanye West feat. Mos Def, Swizz Beatz, Raekwon, & Charlie Wilson – Lord Lord Lord
Kanye West has released his newest track as a part of his G.O.O.D. Friday promise; the new song features Mos Def, Swizz Beatz, Raekwon, and Charlie Wilson and is entitled “Lord Lord Lord”. The seven and a half minute song features verses by West, Mos Def, Swizz … READ MORE
Mos Def – Ecstatic Moments Exhibition + T-Shirt
Cognito, a photographer, filmmaker, and visionist followed Mos Def for two years while Mos recorded his 2009 album, The Ecstatic, along the way he captured various candid photographs of Mos Def that will now be on display for a week in Los Angeles as a part of … READ MORE
Mos Def The Tournament
Mos Def tracks keep coming out long after the release of The Ecstatic. We’ve given our readers a taste of tracks like “24 Hour Karate School” and, more recently, “White Drapes.” This track, called “The Tournament” features the Mighty Mos on a track that was left off … READ MORE
Mos Def – White Drapes | Video
Mos Def is riding high right now, even without a new album to plug. With a recent star-studded show with Jay Electronica, and a Grammy nomination, Mos is staying in the game as strong as ever. This video is for a track off of Michael Sterling Eaton’s … READ MORE
Gorillaz – Stylo Ft. Mos Def + Bobby Womack | Video
Bragging rights are hard to come by. But when you have an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records, Grammy nominations and multiple platinum, you would have every legitimate right to put your hands up and say, “I’m the Most Successful Virtual Band!”. At least that’s … READ MORE
