Perhaps just as famous for his movie outings in recent years, Mos Def has been a well known rapper for the last decade, producing some popular hip hop albums as a solo act and with groups such as Urban Thermo Dynamics and Black Star.
This musical output earned him many fans, but his acting work as the last decade progressed brought him to the attention of movie lovers all over the world. It means that as a musician he has worked with the likes of De La Soul, Da Bush Babees, Talib Kweli, Kanye West and more, whilst his movie career has seen him work alongside Bruce Willis, Jack Black, Danny Glover, Martin Freeman, Mark Wahlberg, Sam Rockwell and beyond. So when Mod Def tickets go on sale, they are likely to be popular items.
Mos Def had been with Urban Thermo Dynamics in the early 1990s, with only two singles released into the charts and one album that would appear a decade later. The group was short-lived and as time went on he would begin work on solo efforts, whilst appearing on albums from various other artists. He then formed Black Star with Talib Kweli and produced the album “Mos Def & Talib Kweli are Black Star” in 1998 before releasing further solo output and making a name for himself around the world. He would go on to release singles like “Sex, Love and Money”, “Liquid Swords” and more whilst continuing to work alongside other big name acts like Kanye West and Gorillaz.
His albums during his career have included “Black on Both Sides” in 1999, “The New Danger” in 2004, “True Magic” in 2006 and “The Ecstatic” in 2009. Meanwhile, his movie roles have included “16 Blocks”, “The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy”, “Be Kind Rewind” and “The Italian Job”. As a well known star, he would earn Grammy Award-nominations and worldwide recognition, with his acting work bringing him acclaim and giving him a new voice. It has also made him an artist we are likely to hear a lot more from in the future.
So when they become available, make sure you purchase Mos Def tickets and enjoy a stand out show of some great hip hop from a well known star. With recognisable songs performed by an artist with years of experience under his belt, it is likely to be a spectacular event.