Mos Def "The Universal Magnetic" 12" Rawkus Records (US)

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Track Listing:

A1 The Universal Magnetic (Original Version) Written-By – *, *
A2 The Universal Magnetic (Instrumental) Written-By – *
B1 If You Can Huh! You Can Hear (Original Version) Written-By – *, , *
B2 If You Can Huh! You Can Hear (Instrumental) Written-By – , *

Dante Terrell Smith (born December 11, 1973) is an American and known by the stage name Mos Def. Mos Def started his career in a group called Urban Thermo Dynamics, after which he appeared on albums by and . With , he formed the duo , who released the album in 1998. He was a major force in the late 1990s explosion spearheaded by . As a solo artist he has released the albums in 1999, in 2004, in 2006, and in 2009.

Initially recognized for his musical output, Mos Def's screen work since the early 2000s has established him as one of only a handful of rappers who have garnered critical approval for their acting work. Mos Def has also been active on several social and political issues and was particularly vocal in the wake of in 2005.
Black on Both Sides

Mos Def released his solo debut album in 1999 through .Black On Both Sides received "4 mics" (four stars) from . Its singles of the album were, "," "Umi Says." and . A short time after the release of his first solo album, Mos Def appeared on the album . Mos Def was also featured on Rawkus's and series of compilations.

The New Danger

After the collapse of Rawkus, he signed to /, which released his second solo album in 2004.The New Danger contained a mix of several musical genres, including , , and , performed with his rock band Black Jack Johnson, which contained members of the bands and . The singles included "" and the "Ghetto Rock"; the latter went on to receive several nominations in 2004.

Mos Def has drawn some criticism from his fan base about "" after he appeared in a commercial that endorsed the .

True Magic

Mos Def's final solo album for , , was quietly released on December 29, 2006. True Magic features production from , and Minnesota, among others. The album was released in a clear-case with no cover art.

The song "Crime & Medicine" is essentially a cover of 's 1995 single "", though it contains different verses. Also, the track "Undeniable" samples a version of the Barrett Strong/Norman Whitfield composition "Message from a Black Man". The song "Dollar Day" uses the same beat as 's "."

reported that this album isn't a full version, but a teaser/promotional debut. A new version of the album would be released spring 2007, with updated songs and cover art. However, on October 17, 2007, Okayplayer reported, through discussions with Mos Def's management, that these rumors were unsubstantiated. The CD was intended to be released without promotion or cover art, as per Mos Def's request. There would be no future re-release.

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