Despite his limited productivity: the two albums Black Star (together with Talib Kweli) and Black On Both Sides (solo) make Mos Def a household name among fans of alternative (= non-gangster) hip-hop, and beyond. He scored a big hit with the song Ms. Fat Booty and was called one of the most important rappers of his generation. At the same time, Mos Def was active as an actor, and he was also successful
… with this, for example winning an Emmy Award. After a relatively long period of silence, he has returned to his music and with The New Danger he releases the follow-up to Black On Both Sides after five years. What becomes immediately clear is that Mos Def does not shy away from experimenting and does not limit himself to hip-hop alone. For example, he can be heard singing regularly - let's say whether that is an asset - and he incorporates jazz, funk and rock elements into his songs. You can't blame Mos Def on commercial sales on The New Danger and he dares to take risks, which makes him an important artist. (IV)more
