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Late Pass #72: Mos Def – The Magnificent feat Vinia Mojica

A classic case of B-Side wins again as Mos Def connects w/Vinia Mojica over a classic park break. The A-side, The Jump Off pairs Yasiin with Ludacris over a predictable commercial track possibly designed to gain radio play. The flip finds Mos in classic b-boy mode, getting the party started and definitely having fun. It’s interesting how Mos’ music is carbon dated by the feel of his tracks, I doubt we’ll get anything like this going forward, but Mos, ahem, Yasiin is good for flippin the script!

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Late Pass #71: Will.I.Am – Nahh Mean feat Phife

Will I Am was the only producer to get 2 entries on BBE’s Beat Generation series. Each release had one standout track that completely shut down the rest of the album. Lost Change had Lay Me Down with Terry Dexter that still bangs to this day and Must Be 21 can boast the infectious Nah Mean featuring the flawless member of ATCQ, Phife. The track, with it’s jazzy, almost bossa feel really sounds like it could’ve enjoyed space on the Sergio Mendes remix project, Timeless Will did later. Enjoy…and don’t forget your late pass

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