Mos Def The Ecstatic Album Here

A brilliant, understated comeback. After the uneven True Magic (2006), The Ecstatic reaffirmed Mos Def (now Yasiin Bey) as one of hip-hop’s most inventive, eclectic, and literate voices. It’s dense, globally influenced, and rewards repeat listening.

Here’s a concise review of (2009), his fourth studio album.