Current Music Presents: Embedded with Mos Def in Japan

Shows like this don't come across my radar at all, but Mos Def's tour in Japan was extremely interesting to me. If the production values for the show are as high as they were in the first episode, I'll definitely be checking out Embedded every week.

Fantastic work.

awesome episode. japan is so cool.

Im very happy that CURRENT decided to do this project. Im amazed on how they captured MOS DEF in japan plus the respect that he has from the people in japan. Its not everyday that we get a glimpse into an artists life (in a certain amount of time that they give the camera crew). And they give their side of the story on how music influences their life and what they bring on to the mic.

Whoever created this show...Thank you!

Official, straight official good money.

Wow, just amazing. I never knew about Mos Def because honestly I didn't like the genre, but I can't deny that I don't respect his works now. His performances were amazing, and his commentary kept me in all the way through the journey in Japan. Keep it up Embedded and Current TV! And Mos Def!

this was one amazing show

Got so much respect for Mos. Can't get enough of the sounds, man!

I don't understand people who loves Hip Hop.Okay that's their pleasure okay but for example I love Japanese cultural music and those music are way better than today's modern hip hop thing. I think modernism at music is nothing but ruining the real meaning of music. Drugs, sex and violence are main subject of hip hop. I have never seen such a hip hop which tries to touch upon war,child abuse or another bad thing happening around us, only thing that hip hop and its followers love woman, sex, drugs, fight mainly immoral things. This is what I am seeing and I pity this music style. There are lots of hip hop music but none of them will be remembered 2-3 months later because they are consumed like a food and thrown away right after.For example look at classical music, they are still being listened by most of people even though they were composed a century ago because they are really something which require talent.

I hope teens will understand one day how much valuable the cultural music and classical music is.

Thanks.

Embedded with mos def was a truly a great piece of work. The production was great and i didn't want this show to end. I thought it was great when he was talking about how he was inspired to write his new album. I own his first album and the blackstar album and that was it, well until i watched embedded that is. First thing I did the day after watching was go buy the new album and man am I glad I did it's like nothing else out right now and is truly great.

Great show!

One-liner, but honest.

It was amazing for me because I became inspired just by watching Mos Def and wanted to listen to his music.

Mighty Mos! I really enjoyed that. I went to Japan for the first time in January and this video reminded me of how much fun and bewilderment I experienced over there. Hey atarikg actually there is quite a plethora of songs in the genre that touch on those topics you mentioned. I hope you can come across some of them and perhaps understand the mechanics of why you have only been exposed to the 'fast-food hip hop'. Peace!

Awsome premiere. I hope the rest of the episode are this good. My pops has been to Japan to I was actually able to get him to watch something about hip hop.

I have always repsected Mos alot as an artist but I just have to say I agree with his brother, that jacket is hideous.

mos is always on point

I'm watching this guy and I'm completely amazed by just how brilliant and creative his mind is.

When speaking, Mos seems to be incapable of expressing what he really wants to say. And no, not because he doesn't have the vocab. It just seems that language is incapable of communicating this guy's message.

You're the man, Mos. Keep it going.

P.S. That kid with the bike that greeted Mos Def during his outro? Crazy timing that was.

"When speaking, Mos seems to be incapable of expressing what he really wants to say. And no, not because he doesn't have the vocab. It just seems that language is incapable of communicating this guy's message."

Exactly what I thought. Now I can;t say I don't like Kanye and Jay-z but man they have never let such an impression on me like Mos Def and this entire episode of Embedded has. It was from beginning to end and eye-opening mental thought diverting experience. I can't listen to normal mainstream hip hop anymore like I used to cause of "Casa bey" alone. That beat is so unorthodox yet slightly familiar it deserves to be played way more than "stanky leg".

Plus I have a serious serious love jones for japan. Ever since I saw shibuya square and all the architecture I was amazed enthralled and needed to go there. i have Have Have to now after seeing how amazing it is just on a day to day level.

Dope episode, should be shown to everyone.

embedded and mos def have made a very high impression on me. the show was extremely informative, intensely interesting, and most of all, thoroughly entertaining. this was an entirelly enjoyable experience which intend to share and spread the word to friends, family, and anyone else who comes into my realm of influence. thank you embedded and mos def, current tv, japan, the japanese people and all who contributed to this wonderful media experience.

"Konnichiwa, bitches!" I fell in love with Mos Def because of this. Embedded is my new favorite show. I love the perfect blend of music with the artist's personality.

Mos Def is my fave hip hop artist ever. Im glad i found this web site, cuz i dont have this channel. thanks Current....ill mos def (lol) keep cummin back and checkin out sum more of your show. Hip Hop!!!! whoot whoot

Question? Could someone tell me what song is playing in the background at 45 minute 24 sec mark. Is it the supremes. Please email me the artist(s) and the song title to blackstarr2000_28212@yahoo.com or jamie.w.lee@wachovia.com. Thanks for the help
I thinks its the supremes or some female 70's soul group.

Ahhight Mos I aint cop a record in yeeeears tomorrow imma go out to virgin and pick your peace up?

I'll keep you posetd:)

I have always loved Mos Def but this just makes me realize why I love him and his music so much......
He is so real and unlike many mainstream artists out there, he will not allow himself to do one thing musically...He doesn't accept limitations...He goes above and beyond them, which should inspire people. I just love how embedded captured how his music is a part of him and who he is as a man apart from his music...I just love embedded and what current tv stands for in general...Long live documentaries like this....REAL INFO is what this is...

One LOVE!

To understand Mos is to understand HIP HOP.. it isnt JUST music.. IT's EVERYTHING u are! most people dont look beneath the surface to see the underlying beauty.. WELCOME...you're a little late, but better late than never!

All credit to Mos Def, I think he is great, and he is true to his hip hop roots. However, I thought that this embeded sucked. It was so boring. For example, when they showed Mos Def shopping for clothes, that was cool, showing him looking for clothes for ten mins straight was boring. I felt like I was watching project runway. the blue jacket was a little :Thiller-ish." Nothing wrong with that, but the writing on the back of it made it really Bunk-0. Oh yeah and I really felt like it was going to show more live action, I felt like they showed the wrong parts of the film, they could have cut somethings added other things, and it would have been great!