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December 99th will undoubtedly infuriate some of his die hard fans, as there's few remnants of what used to be Mos Def. While Bey and Sheppard share the blame for this debacle, 1998’s The only bright spots come from Sheppard’s soundtrack, but even those are few. "December 99th", stylized as "DEC 99TH" is a collaborative album from Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) and producer Ferrari Sheppard. Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. https://cdn.agechecker.net/static/age-gate/v1/age-gate.js After some delay, Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) and Chicago-based artist Ferrari Sheppard — aka Dec 99th — have released their debut LP, December 99th.The duo released a handful of singles over the course of 2016. December 99th, Bey and Sheppard’s collaborative album, is just as sloppy, but without the charm. However, as an experimental album there are some very interesting pieces in here that are worth a listen to.Don't miss out on weekly new content or exclusive dealsDon't miss out on weekly new content or exclusive deals History. T...Remaining remarkably true to his word, Kanye West delivered the third Wyoming-recorded album today, releasing his collaborative Kids See Gho...This year marks the 20th anniversary of Yasiin Bey (f.k.a. After confirming his retirement from music last month, questions remained about the status of a final album from Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def). Sheppard, a photographer and journalist at the time, quietly began making music to relax. December 99th is the collaborative project between Ferrari Sheppard and Yasiin Bey (Formerly Known As. The two soon began releasing music as Dec. 99th. In 2013, Mos Def and Sheppard met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and began collaborating on visual art and web projects. “Tall Sleeves” boasts dark, smoldering synths that emit a sultry vibe. Bey and producer Ferrari Sheppard’s collaborative project, “December 99th,” was released on Wednesday. Today you can finally stream their entire project via TIDAL. Tracks “Special Dedication” and “Heri” feel lush and aerated, giving Bey evocative canvases on which to create. However, as an experimental album there are some very interesting pieces in here that are worth a listen to. It was recorded in South Africa where Yasiin Bey was stuck for a while after he tried to get out with a "world passport". On December 99th, Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def) sounds like he no longer believes his own words, or he’s tired of hearing himself say them. It is by far the worst thing he’s ever released. Sheppard, a photographer and journalist at the time, quietly began making music to relax. Stream the 10-track album below exclusively on TIDAL. Yasiin Bey’s last album, The Ecstatic, was a globetrotting promenade. It will arrive on October 3 via Loma Vista. The first of three albums from Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) has arrived. December 99th will undoubtedly infuriate some of his die hard fans, as there's few remnants of what used to be Mos Def. Mos Def) Finally Drops 'December 99th' LP. Mos Def Announces His Final Album 'December 99th' Mos Def, also known as  Yasiin Bey, has spent the  majority of 2016 being held by Cape Town officials for … But for the remainder, especially on “Blade in the Pocket,” “Seaside Panic Room” and “Shadow in the Dark,” the music sounds underdeveloped, exposing Bey's disengaged, flat mumbling in the harshest possible light. However, as an experimental album there are some very interesting pieces in … Earlier this year, legendary r...Last month, Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) revealed plans to release the debut album from his and Ferrari Sheppard's Dec. 99th proje...The illustrious Yasiin Bey has returned with another new tune from his Dec. 99th project with Ferrari Sheppard. Now I’ll admit it, I’ve never been the biggest Mos Def (Yasiin Bey whatever) fan.

As befits a year that feels like the longest on record, here enters a musical duo called Dec. 99th. Your email will be shared with theurbandaily.com and subject to its It is by far … The album is produced by Sheppard and features “Seaside Panic Room,” “Local Time,” and “N.A.W.” — all released earlier this year. Mos Def) and Talib Kweli's acclaimed collaborative LP Mos Def and Talib Kweli Are...Ahead of his impending retirement from music and acting, Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) detailed a final project as Dec. 99th alongs...Yasiin Bey (a.k.a.