I'm trying to get low. People's personalities can get in the way of their own work. Mos Def lowpeoplepersonality Change image and share on social
I've always loved rhyming. I love language. Mos Def havelanguagelove Change image and share on social
I'm an independent thinker. And I'm not the poster child for any movement. I'm trying to support whatever's right no matter where it is. Mos Def childindependentmatter Change image and share on social
I feel like I was the only person who was capable of making this type of music in this type of way. I don't rap like nobody, I don't try to sound like nobody. Mos Def capablefeelmake Change image and share on social
What I take from writers I like is their economy - the ability to use language to very effective ends. Mos Def abilityeconomyeffective Change image and share on social
I don't have advice for people on how to dress. People should dress based on what they find beautiful. My best advice: Keep your clothes clean. Mos Def advicebasebeautiful Change image and share on social
I don't mind being black. I'm black out loud. It's more than the people that they are, it's the condition that they represent. Mos Def blackconditionloud Change image and share on social
African art is functional, it serves a purpose. It's not a dormant. It's not a means to collect the largest cheering section. It should be healing, a source a joy. Spreading positive vibrations. Mos Def africanartcheer Change image and share on social
It's possible and available to any artist to be himself or herself on their own terms, to be accepted and embraced by black people. You don't have to be a thug to get love from black people. Mos Def acceptartistblack Change image and share on social
And remember don't high post when you're far from home, and high posting when you're all alone. Mos Def highhomepost Change image and share on social
