The New Danger

The New Danger Artist: Mos Def
Label: Umvd Import
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Format: Import
Media: LP Record
Number Of Discs: 2


UPC: 602498641361
EAN: 0602498641361
ASIN: B00030EEOA


Release Date: 2004-10-19

The New Danger


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Tracks:

  1. Boogie Man Song
  2. Freaky Black Greetings
  3. Ghetto Rock
  4. Zimzallabim
  5. Rape Over
  6. Blue Black Jack - Mos Def, Shuggie Otis
  7. Bedstuy Parade & Funeral March - Mos Def, Paul Oscher
  8. Sex, Love & Money
  9. Sunshine
  10. Close Edge
  11. Panties
  12. War
  13. Grown Man Business (Fresh Vintage Bottles)
  14. Modern Marvel
  15. Life Is Real
  16. Easy Spell
  17. Beggar
  18. Champion Requiem

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Amazon.com

More than a mere rap album, Mos Def's long-awaited <I>The New Danger</I> combines hip-hop, blues, soul, and rock in an 18-track package that seeks to transcend convention. In that sense, it shares a similar spirit with Andre 3000's <I>The Love Below</I> or Common's <I>Electric Circus</I>, with mixed results. Mos's reputation has been built on the strength of his lyrical charisma, and songs like "Close Edge," "Grown Man Business," and "Sunshine" show that his skills haven't faded just because he's Emmy-nominated. He's already proven that he can cut more than just street heat--best evinced on the soulful, poetic "Umi Says," a surprise hit from his previous release, 1999's <I>Black on Both Sides</I>. Yet, the rock- and blues-inspired songs here, while by no means poor, are acquired tastes, given their tendency to noodle--they simply can't compare with Mos's cutting verbal displays. The album's length and sometimes clunky sequencing can make for challenging listening, especially when so many of his more experimental cuts come early on. New fans might find the album's eclecticism intriguing, although older fans will likely be a bit perplexed. <I>--Oliver Wang</I>

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars It Really Isn't A Bad Album.......2007-04-21

Everywhere I turn there's people spitting on this album. It's NOT Black on Both Sides, but it doesn't suck. Let me put it this way; if you enjoyed Common's Electric Circus, then you'll like this. And I for one loved Electric Circus. This is different and set apart from the norm. I recommend it to give your ears a break from monotony. Get it.

4 out of 5 stars Mos Def - The New Danger.......2007-03-23

A creative, expansive and soulful contribution from one of the few genuine artists at work in US Hip-Hop. Mos takes his blues and soul influences and runs with them, showing off his versatility to great effect. The rapping's not bad, either.

5 out of 5 stars A New Danger.......2007-01-02

The title of this album is right on poin. It is defintley a New Danger, it is nothing what you think it is going to be,when i first coped this lp in 04, i was hoping for another Black on Both Sides, but when i first herd it, i admit, it was little strange for my ears, but as i keept playing i relized it is trully a New Danger, so real hip hop heads embrace yourself and be ready for danger.

5 out of 5 stars BOOGIE MAN.......2007-01-01

I love this album. A lot of people have mixed feelings about it because its not the old Mos Def. But you have to open your minds and understand that change is good and expermenting with new things are ok~

1 out of 5 stars Complete Garbage.......2006-10-29

I like Mos Def's "Black on Both Sides" and the Black Star album, as well as some of his collabs with The Roots, Common, High & Mighty, ect...but this album is worthless. It's all pop slow jams that are boring and mundane. If you liked "UMI SAYS" from B.O.B.S. the most off that album, then this may be for you. But for Hip Hop fans and Mos' fans this will most likely dissapoint. The Rap-Rock doesn't fit his style, the love ballads get boring after the first 8 bars and everything else is just boring to me. As a HIP HOP fan I can't recommend this album, but I do give him credit for having the cahonies to experiment.

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