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3.8 ( 34 total votes )
Mos Def - Life in Marvelous Times
Artist: Mos Def
Producer: Mr. Flash
Album: The Ecstatic
Label: G.O.O.D./Downtown
For those unfamiliar with the musical résumé of Mos Def, we suggest you check out his legendary work on Black on Both Sides, which provides all the introduction Booth-heads should need. On February 10, 2009, this talented emcee will return with his fourth solo album, The Ecstatic. On the project’s first single, Mos paints a visual picture of Brooklyn, New York, in 1982, complete with all the low-level apartments, street scuffles, and love lost that, to the artist born Dante Smith, add up to Life in Marvelous Times. To match his classic lyricism, producer Mr. Flash supplies a beat that screams “epic” – fitting for a comeback record that fans have been longing for. Check back with the Booth over the next three months for more Ecstatic features and an exclusive interview.
This song first appeared on the
Rap Chart
on November 3, 2008
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Mos Def is a legend, and this record proves that. 5 Stars
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2008 |
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Mos Def has to be one of the most underrated artist of all time. I wish you people would just listen to his lyrics!!! Song isn't a top single, but still has its high moments =]
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2008 |
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I agree with J, the song is on point, but not his best work. I give it a banger
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2008 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 360 |
i listened to this earlier, but mos def didn't thrill me. I like lyrical joints, but the production/delivery were not enough to capture me. I like what i hear from mos def (a graduation bonus track happens to be the exposure i listen to the most) just not this; but I won't rate
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2008 |
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Although I like his soulful stuff better, this is still out there, which Mos Def has always been.
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2008 |
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mos def ... nuff said
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2008 |
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sorry ment to make it a 4 star banga
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2008 |
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Mos def is pretty underrated. Production is banger.
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2008 |
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Sounds hot. May grow on me.
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2008 |
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Mos Def is a living legend in my eyes, great rapper and a great actor, probably the only rapper ever to be acclaimed this highly in both music & film. As for the song its a 4, ive heard better from him, though this is nice, hopefully theirs a Talib Kweli collaboration in the new album.
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2008 |
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J Worthy: i call him the Most Disappointing Rapper of all time. Black on Both Sides was fiiire. The New Danger? Was aight... Tru3 Magic? What the hell? He just doesn't seem to have that passion he had wit Black or Black Starr. And his singin doesn't help lol. He needs to come out with a really good album this time. Once every 10 years like Nas?? This is better than what i've heard from him in a few years, but still sub-par.
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2008 |
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The production immediately reminded me of some 80s sample style ish! This is definitely a hot comeback track from Pretty Flaco. I disagree with donjon. I think Mos Def has stayed relevant throughout his career, his singing is eclectic and he still is high up there on the list. I will agree though that this joint would be banger or classic if it was focused more.
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2008 |
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Dope song, Mos Def always comes proper
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2008 |
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wasnt expecting this, i was expecting sum mellow j-dilla style production lol, guess it doesnt pay to assume, this is cool, in rotation for me
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2008 |
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nice tune
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2008 |
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beat wuda been betta w/ sum-1 else. it wuz aight tho...kinda hott....he needz to step it up tho. in rotation.
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2008 |
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JonJon that 10 year line ended in regards to Nas as soon a Jig spit it out. We all know he won that battle by the way. Mos Def has been putting it down for a long time. Great Mc, Good actor, and decent singer too. This man's talent crosses many lines and what he stands for stands out in a time when depth is rare. I'm digging this single right here.
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2008 |
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can anyone name me a hott mos def track from the past 4 years, that non-die-hards would have heard? can anyone tell me how many copies Tru3 Magic sold? does anyone thing the New Danger was better than Black? i aint sain mighty mos aint talented, i'm sayin he hasn't lived up to that talent. he's had hotter stuff on mixtapes.
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2008 |
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2008 |
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Aussie_Pride, Mos Def isn't the only rapper, you are also forgetting Common.
---- This song is nice, it's something different from Mos, and it's nice. His flow rides this beat, Banger! |
| Posted on Oct 27, 2008 |
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Hip-hop is back!...
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2008 |
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You know what is amusing? Most people know Mos as only an actor, and not an emcee.
Things might change with this new album.... 
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2008 |
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This one is a banger. Good to have Mos back recording some tracks
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2008 |
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Mos Def at large...great song.
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2008 |
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decent
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| Posted on Oct 28, 2008 |
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classic!! enough said
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| Posted on Oct 28, 2008 |
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just cus he's mos def doesnt mean you can't be subjective. Is Mos trying to become Kanye with this beat? This is no Brooklyn Heights beat. or song for that matter, seems lil wayneish too. He's a legend, stop playing with the kids.
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| Posted on Oct 28, 2008 |
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It's called evolving lzfreshtadeath. Get with it or you are contributing to the death of hip hop by not embracing anything new.
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| Posted on Oct 28, 2008 |
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Not feel'n it
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| Posted on Oct 28, 2008 |
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BANGER FOR SURE. NEVER DOUBT MOS DEF
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| Posted on Oct 28, 2008 |
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MOS is the TRUTH! Dudes got the slickest flow. He def. is a great actor but I
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| Posted on Oct 28, 2008 |
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Didn't know him as a rapper Z, till bout 2005! lol But I'm more than convinced now! Love the beat, love the confidence, the flow/lyrics and having something intelligent to listen to.
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| Posted on Oct 30, 2008 |
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Mos Def!! Great music
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| Posted on Oct 31, 2008 |
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This is very very good. Mos Def comin back baby. Banger no doubt.
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| Posted on Nov 01, 2008 |
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Sky1787 thanks, yea i did forget about Common, but outside of those 2, not many rappers have actually been accepted by both the acting community & the hip hop community. I forgot to rate also
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2008 |
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2008 |
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Marvelous
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| Posted on Aug 17, 2012 |
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Masterpiece of a beat.
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| Posted on Sep 22, 2012 |
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