Exclusive: Mos Def's "Casa Bey" On the Streets of Osaka // Current

Mos Def made his way across Japan in March with two Current Music producers in tow. In the streets of Osaka, he busted out an a capella version of "Casa Bey," the first single off his much anticipated album, The Ecstatic, out June 9 from Downtown Records.

Plus, be sure to check out Mos Def performing two more exclusive freestyle tracks:

+ "Embassy"
http://current.com/items/90151589_exclusive-mos-defs-embassy-on-the-streets-of-o...

+ "Auditorium"
http://current.com/items/90151057_exclusive-mos-defs-auditorium-on-the-streets-o...

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  Michael_Gilliss
- I remixed this clip with an instrumental I made. Check it out. Let me know what you think. For more remixes, check out my website: http://www.michaelgilliss.com
- 3 months ago
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  Michael_Gilliss
- I remixed this clip with an instrumental I made. Check it out and let me know what you think.
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUp0pm8xIlc
- 3 months ago
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  Tawana_Jones
- Mos Def is fresh. His word is bond
- 4 months ago
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  shana
- Check out the Embedded group at Current.com for more Mos from our upcoming special.
- 5 months ago
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  jadasic
- love it! a must buy.
- 8 months ago
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  shutter318
- That boy got skills.
- 8 months ago
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  divinorum
- how do i marry mos def?
- 8 months ago
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  Rex_Raptor
- I love this album, each song is a different facet of his style. It seems like he was reaching far for this one, very eclectic, varied in it's approach to a reoccurring theme.
  
  Strong sample work, and just an awe-inspiring album by far.
  
  Sad thing is, I didn't really like Mos Def's style, but this album has made me appreciate his evolution as an artist.
- 8 months ago
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  tomofnorthcal
- Original! Thx current & Mos Def.
- 8 months ago
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  Sano213
- Mos Def always kickin that Freshness
- 8 months ago
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  douglascaballero
- Mos Def + Black Keys + Jim Jones??? thanks to the all knowing twitter.
- 8 months ago
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  PitBullGuru
- Mos Def is the best. Just str8 real...
  One great poet of our generation.
  Thanks for doing these videos!
- 8 months ago
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  maddtronix
- Love And Respect Towards Mos.......
- 8 months ago
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  Brito23
- DAMN THATS RAWW!!!!
  can't wait for the album
- 8 months ago
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  CalgarC
- mos def is amazing
- 8 months ago
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  Averroes
- I love the song. I am looking forward to listen the album.
  BTW its a great overall by Neighborhood(I am not sure). I have one by Evisu but it was from the '01 collection.
- 8 months ago
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  laurenmendoza
- Love the song. Love the camera work. Love Mos Def!
- 8 months ago
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  bishopobispo
- Absolutely stellar.
- 8 months ago
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  marko9
- In a world that seems to have forgotten why hip hop was so good in the first place, Mos Def saves our souls!
- 8 months ago
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  helvector
- awesome
- 8 months ago
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  joannaearl
- love the modern haiku amidst the curry banners. wow - can't wait to see the special!
- 8 months ago
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  shana
- joannaearl:
  we'll have 2 more clips tomorrow as well! thought you might like this. :)
- 8 months ago
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  jdbray
- Mos Def 4 LYF. I really wish I could rock black overalls, but I think it would just turn out hillbilly. Woe is me. Looking forward to the new stuff!
- 8 months ago
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  flula
- This is very great! A dope time with Mos Def! More please, I want some secondings Mama!
- 8 months ago
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  shana
- flula:
  check back tomorrow for 2 more clips!
- 8 months ago
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  Journal
- Amazing. Some artist are still worth paying for.
- 8 months ago
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  amyeliz
- so cool! cannot wait to see more mos def content. bring it on!
- 8 months ago
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  sarahlane
- Swooooooon.
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  kid_amy
- I'm excited!
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  quarrygirl
- why is there an oil of olay ad at the end of this? haha targeting mos def fans?
- 8 months ago
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  quarrygirl
- great song, badass camera work, and that montage at the end is so f-ing tight! omg it's so sick, i threw up. i am staying tuned...current music RULEZ.
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  alexsimmons
- here is the album version if you want to compare/contrast
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  derk
- alexsimmons:
  nice!
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  ajcowley
- this is just the beginning....and I love it!
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  sktoday
- Fresh. Looking forward to the show.
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  PIXELFLIP
- SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO TITE.
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  monalisamusings
- *sigh* gotta love mos-def...
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  justvisiting
- a-MAZE-ing!!
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  FROLAB
- cool! when's the full segment gonna air?!
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  shana
- FROLAB:
  we'll have 2 more a capella videos tomorrow -- the full, much longer documentary piece is still in the works.
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  derk
- Outstanding is right ... (Mos Def) right on target as usual.
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  saskia
- wow- amazing!
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