Mos Def- Umi Says

[FLYINHAWAIIAN]

No excuse. In 98/99 this song was probably my anthem. Listened to Most Def religiously...and then I discovered Only built 4 Cuban linx

Breh.
That time i wasnt focused on no Mos Def. Remember im in Texas. 97.9 wasnt playing this. We got our locals and the more televised rappers.

I dont remember the song but i possibly never heard it.

 

[MajesticLion]

This is a great start to my day. Thank you for this.

 

[Blankthawtz]

I use to skip this song when I first bought the album cuz I felt it slowed up the vibe of the project... To go from "GOT" to "UMI SAYS" threw me off.... But as I got older I listened to it more and listened to the words and began to appreciate the song...

 

[Antwon Mitchell]

Classic brings back memories.

Rawkus Records tho .



East Coast .

 

[Amerikan Melanin]

There is a jazz legend named Weldon Irvine on the keys playing in the back. If you watch the video you see him in the beginning. He’s music has been sampled on some classics.

Jayz and drake sampled him.

 

[feelosofer]

Song is timeless. One of my favorite songs of all time.

Who remembers this

 

[UpAndComing]

This song made him a legend that would be remembered forever. Period

 

[Heafcliffe]

Love this song.

 

[I Really Mean It]

At one point, I feel like Mos was the best rapper out here.

 

[TEH]

At one point, I feel like Mos was the best rapper out here.

Yes


And possibly the most underrated rapper of that era


Next to Black Thought

 

[Stick Up Kid]

Top 10 song in hip hop history