Yasiin Bey – formally often known as Mos Def– has introduced the main points of his livestream gig ‘Cash Christmas’.
The legendary American rapper’s ‘Cash Christmas’ livestream is ready to happen on Sunday (December 15) at 7pm GMT (8pm CET, 2pm EST) and can see him debut his first new solo materials in 5 years. The brand new materials follows the premiere of his 2019 ‘Negus’ sound set up.
‘Cash Christmas’ will likely be broadcast stay on Bey’s Bandcamp right here for $7.99 (£6). The efficiency will likely be accessible for 48 hours. Somewhat than releasing his new work in a conventional trend, followers will be capable to entry Bey’s new materials solely through the acquisition of a QR code which will likely be issued alongside limited-edition merchandise similar to hoodies, t-shirts, stickers and laminates on his Bandcamp. Bey’s new solo work will even be launched on vinyl at a later date.
The progressive strategy to releasing his new work is the primary of many future releases that are supposed to inextricably hyperlink the acquisition of music to the paintings and supporting video footage in an effort to create a stronger and extra artistic bond with followers.
Created by Spanish-Moroccan artist Anuar Khalifi , the paintings for ‘Cash Christmas’ – titled “Osanta Bin Lyin” – contains a man dressed as Santa Claus with darkish hair and a darkish beard. In an Instagram submit shared to Bey’s official profile, the rapper wrote: “No matter you factor it’s …it’s not that.”
In different information, earlier this 12 months, Bey referred to as Drake‘s work “procuring” music and argued that it’s not hip-hop.
“Drake is pop to me, within the sense like, if I used to be in Goal in Houston and I heard a Drake music… it appears like a whole lot of his music is appropriate with procuring. Or procuring with an edge in sure cases… It’s likable,” the rapper shared whereas showing on the style podcast The Slicing Room Flooring.
