To commemorate our 3 year anniversary since we launched, we’re proud to present our first mixtape compilation, The Vaults Vol. 1. This compilation features exclusive, previously unreleased recordings from The Roots, Mos Def, Lupe Fiasco, Q-Tip, Robert Glasper, Talib Kweli, Phonte, Shad, Pharoahe Monch, Kano, Tanya Morgan and Joe Budden. Tracklist and download instructions after the jump.
Last week, Mos Def (or Yasiin if you insist) teamed up with The Brooklyn Philharmonic for an awesome set @ the WFC Winter Garden for some truly fantastic orchestral arrangements of his hits. Courtesy of a WNYC webcast, we are treated with soundboard recordings of Mos and company performing Life In Marvelous Times, Revelations, Coming Together and Casa Bey. Streams/downloads are below.
Back in 2008, I was lucky enough to see Mos Def perform with his big band and orchestra at Carnegie Hall with his very special guest Gil Scott-Heron. This was my first time seeing Gil live and will be my last as sadly, he passed away earlier today at the age of 62. Its bittersweet to listen to these recordings today, but his spirit will live on through his music and legacy forever. Here is Mos Def and Gil Scott-Heron performing New York City and A Song For Bobby Smith at Carnegie Hall. Rest In Peace.
Mos Def appeared on Fuel TV’s The Daily Habit to perform a new song, “World Premiere”, which is produced by Madlib. Rumor has it this may be off his upcoming album he’s reportedly been working on. Audio download of the performance is after the jump.
Lupe Fiasco performed alongside the Robert Glasper Experiment for 4 amazing shows at The Blue Note this weekend. We were in the building for the final two shows and were treated to an impromptu cypher session between Lupe Fiasco, Mos Def and Kanye West. The trio freestyled, spit new verses, classic verses and then Mos did fantastic renditions of Umi Says and Black Radio, all backed by the incredible Robert Glasper Experiment. It was truly epic and the intimate venue made the performance even more special. ATWL is proud to exclusively present the entire 30 minute cypher session. More audio of Lupe’s set will be posted soon, so stay tuned for more treats.
Mos Def performed at the Blue Note last week along side Robert Glasper on keys and DJ Preservation on turntables, MPC, and live samples. The show was only announced only 4 days prior to the concert, but still managed to sell out quickly. During the set, Mos hopped on the keys for a sec to perform the unreleased The Kids Look Fresh, then made his way over to the drum kit, where he remained most of the evening, drumming while rapping and singing. His loose set featured some laid back, alternative renditions of his classics as well as many jams heavily influenced by J Dilla. Here’s some highlights from our exclusive recording.
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Last week, Mos Def (or Yasiin if you insist) teamed up with The Brooklyn Philharmonic for an awesome set @ the WFC Winter Garden for some truly fantastic orchestral arrangements of his hits. Courtesy of a WNYC webcast, we are treated with soundboard recordings of Mos and company performing Life In Marvelous Times, Revelations, Coming Together and Casa Bey. Streams/downloads are below.
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