In honor of Yasiin Bey AKA Mos Def's 40th birthday today, our Way Back Wednesday is "The Panties" off of his 2004 release The New Danger. Yasiin Bey is an MC and actor from Brooklyn, NY who has been an influence to lots of artists today. He has put out albums of his own and as member of the Hip Hop duo Black Star with Talib Kweli. Also, Yasiin is an activist of social and political issues around the world. In addition, he's a member of Kanye West's label GOOD Music. "The Panties" is produced by Minnesota and appropriately samples "I Love You More and More" by Tom Brock. When you guys get a chance, make sure you show birthdya love to Yasiin Bey.
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