Mos Def x Ecstatic Moments. Mos Def continues the latest hip-hop trend of going from music artist to actual fine arts artist. Unlike Swizz Beatz who actually paints, or Pharrell who designs, Mos Def’s latest exhibit is in collaboration with filmmaker Cognito who showcases rare performance and behind-the-scenes images captured during the two year journey of making and supporting the June 2009 release of “The Ecstatic.”

The exhibit is currently displayed here in Los Angeles at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery. Check the flyer after the jump and make sure to check it out if you are in the area. As part of the exhibit celebrations, this limited tee was also created and available for $38 via online. Via: FreshnessMag

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If only “History” was off a Black Star reunion album. But at least this is close enough as Talib makes a featured appearance on Mos Def’s single. Check the video after the jump.

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UNDRCRWN has just released their second collection with Mos Def under the Cut & Sew range. The first collection was released earlier this month and was just a simple line of t-shirts. According to UNDRCRWN this second installment is described as follows:

This season, we’re bringing you the highly anticipated “Cut & Sew” range. Polished and mature, the new collection effortlessly blends collegiate athleticism and style. The “RBG ,” “RBG Patchwork” and “Brooknam” jackets are each peppered with plenty of clever details. Colorful hand crafted prints (mixed with hand drawings by Mos Def) are set against sleek monochrome materials; Pops of zesty yellow and blood red are used to accent buttons, zippers and mesh linings. The mixture of bold prints set against streamlined design creates a contemporary fashion sensibility throughout the entire collection.

Take a look at the collection here with more shots after the jump. Props to Miss Cruz from UNDRCRWN for the heads up.

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Dame is back. After a divorce, bankruptcy and just plain being clowned on by past business partners not just named Jay-Z, Dame is back. Aside from his upcoming Blac Roc music project, Mr. Dash will also be stepping back into film producing and already has a film in the works with Mos Def. Rumors have been swirling for awhile about this one but Dame recently confirmed with XXL that he is producing a documentary about an obscure all-black punk band named Death from the 1970s Detroit scene.

Dame says the movie has already started filming and that him and Mos will share production duties and Coodie and Chike, the Chicago-based directing duo known for their work on videos for Kanye West (”Through the Wire”), and Mos (”Ghetto Rock”), will be directing the flick. No word yet on release date or further details at this moment. Aside from this film project Dame also plans to launch a TV station called Creative Control with Coodie and Chike.

Mos Def x UNDRCRWN. The street wear company has just released Mos Def’s entire collaboration fashion line for sale on the official website. You can check the collection here first though. Via: Format

New marketing ideas are rare in hip-hop these days but of course innovator Mos Def is bringing the creativity to the marketing campaign of his current album “The Ecstatic.” The album has already been released but in a new twist Mos Def has partnered with clothing company LnA which owns the Invisible DJ Music Tee to further push the album.

Basically, Mos Def’s next album will literally be sold through a t-shirt. The shirt will have “The Ecstatic” album cover on the front, track listing on the back and will include a special download code to download the entire album. Buy the shirt…get the album. Crazy thing is according to HipHopDX, SoundScan is going to count the t-shirt as an album sale. Sounds pretty cool…unless the shirt is ridiculously expensive.

Black Star (Talib Kweli and Mos Def) are coming back for a couple of shows this summer and to commemorate their return, Rockwell and Black Star have designed these exclusive t-shirts available at Karmaloop. Get em now while they are still in stock. Via: Hypebeast

Mos Def has already modeled for other streetwear companies and has his own line with UNDRCRWN. Here are pics from his latest “modeling” effort wearing NEIGHBORHOOD‚Äôs 2009 1st Ex. Series ‚ÄúHolidays in the Sun‚Äù collection. Via: Hypebeast

Mos Def x Next Day Air. Mos Def will be starring in the upcoming urban comedy Next Day Air but there is one thing that his movie will be missing…the “N” word. Mos Def along with actor Wood Harris both challenged each other not to use the word on set or in actual filming as well. Harris stated:

“It was something that was very important to us. It was our way of making a statement that we can express ourselves without using the ‘N’ word,” Harris explained. “But it wasn’t just in the movie that we banned the word. We also banned it on the set. No one could say it at all.

“At first it was difficult, but we really stayed on top of each other,” he continued. “By the end of … filming, I don’t know if it was something that even came up. We just didn’t say it, and had no desire to. I hope that other people will start trying to find new ways to express themselves as well.”

WoooHa applauds their efforts and from what we have seen Next Day Air looks to be a fun, crazy adventure. It’s moves like these that show urban films do not need to be stereotypical or stick to certain formulas to work. Movie comes out next week May 8th against Star Trek.

Mos Def x Adidas. Although we were the first to reveal info about Mos Def’s clothing collection with UNDRCRWN, the news is just starting to hit the mainstream. And to go along with that comes the unveiling of Adidas’ collaboration sneaker for the Mos Def Collection. These are currently in concept phase and not yet available to the public. I’m diggin the kicks though. Props to Smoking Section for the heads up.

Mos Def x House. As we reported earlier this month, Mos Def will be making a guest appearance on “House” as a patient with a most peculiar issue. Check out the official video preview here. The show airs this Monday 8/7 central on Fox.

Mos Def x UNDRCRWN. We showed you a preview last week but now UNDRCRWN has just officially released the first series of their Mos Def Collection which are seven different t-shirt designs. UNDRCRWN designer Dustin Canalin states:

“We took Mos Def’s DNA and applied it to ours. Many of the items incorporate the colors and cover print from the 2004 Dead Prez album Revolutionary But Gangsta, but also include personalization from Mos Def‚Äôs own life. A lot of it is just playing around with the unexpected, and saying, ‚ÄòPeople always do this, let‚Äôs go a completely different route.‚Äô”

The collection will be released in two phases, starting with the t-shirts. Check out the rest of the first installment from the Mos Def Collection after the jump. Continue Reading…

Mos Def x UNDRCRWN. Here is the brand new preview video of the Mos Def x UNDRCRWN clothing line collaboration that we talked about and previewed yesterday. Enjoy. The collection looks sick if you ask me.

Mos Def x UNDRCRWN. Mos Def has partnered up with street wear label UNDRCRWN for the release of his new clothing line designed in conjunction with UNDRCRWN creative director Dustin Canalin. The collection is inspired by the Dead Prez album “Revolutionary But Gangsta” and drops on the UNDRCRWN site this Wednesday. There will be fourteen pieces total in the collection. Check out a preview of the rest of Mos Def’s collection after the jump. Continue Reading…

Mos Def x House. Mos Def is one of the few rapper/actors that doesn’t have to rely on TV guest appearances to build up his Hollywood reputation. He already has a full blown acting career and more important, has won over the hearts of producers and directors for his past performances. However, it’s hard to turn down a guest spot on a top rated TV show.

Mos Def will guest star on the hit FOX show “House” on March 23rd. In the episode Mos plays Lee, a man who awakens in New York after a bicycle accident who is unable to move or communicate in any way. House, then gets into a motorcycle injury himself and occupies the hospital bed next to Lee and quickly annoys the doctors treating them both by insisting that Lee has “locked-in” syndrome. From there it’s up to House to save Mr. Def.

Mos Def will be making his way back onto the big screen with the upcoming action/comedy film Next Day Air. Check out the trailer and poster art here. Movie hits theaters May 8, 2009. Via: CL