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 didn't want to have to deal with having any moniker or separation between the self that I see and know myself as. Mos Def dealmonikerseparation Change image and share on social
Everything's got space between it, the planets, trees, your eyes. Your eyes get too close together, it's a whole different world. You can lose perspective. Mos Def closeeyelose Change image and share on social
The ability to have somebody read something and see it, or for somebody to paint an entire landscape of visual imagery with just sheets of words - that's magical. That's what I've been trying to strive for - to draw a clear picture, to open up a new dimension. Mos Def abilitycleardimension share on social
When people say, 'I don't see you enough,' well just because you don't see me don't mean I don't exist, or just 'cause you haven't heard me don't mean I haven't been making noise. But if I keep making noise, you'll pick up. Mos Def existhearmake share on social
I began to fear that Mos Def was being treated as a product, not a person, so I've been going by Yasiin since '99. At first it was just for friends and family, but now I'm declaring it openly. Mos Def begindeclaredef Change image and share on social
I feel like being into the beat of your own drum has become too prominent in the culture. Mos Def beatculturedrum 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 don't want to waste anyone's time or money. I want to give people some truth and positive heart lift. Mos Def giveheartlift Change image and share on social