Mos Def Featuring QTip & Tash Kweli - The Lyricist Lounge Vol1 Presents Body Rock Manifesto

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The Lyricist Lounge Vol. 1 Presents Body Rock Manifesto: A Timeless Hip-Hop Gem Yo, let me tell ya about The Lyricist Lounge Vol. 1 Presents Body Rock Manifesto. This 1998 conscious hip-hop album by Mos Def (with Q-Tip and Talib Kweli in the mix) is like a love letter to raw lyricism. It’s one of those projects that doesn’t try too hard—it just hits you with truth bombs wrapped in soulful beats. Released on Rawkus Records—a label known for pushing boundaries—this EP feels like it was made for heads who wanted substance over flash. Let’s talk tracks real quick. First up, “Manifesto.” Man, this joint still gives me chills. The beat? Smooth as butter but heavy enough to make your head nod uncontrollably. Mos comes through sounding like he’s channeling some higher power, spitting bars that feel both urgent and poetic. You can tell these dudes weren’t just rhyming—they were trying to say something. And they did. Every word lands like a punch, making you think twice about what’s really going on around you. I remember listening to this track late at night back in the day, headphones on, staring at my ceiling like... damn, how do words hit so deep? Then there’s “Body Rock (Street).” If “Manifesto” is the brain food, then this cut is the heartbeat of the whole project. That gritty bassline? Yeah, it slaps harder than most stuff out today. Mos, Q-Tip, and Talib weave their verses together so tight, it’s like watching three master chefs cook up a meal right in front of you. Each bar builds off the last, creating this vibe that’s equal parts swagger and wisdom. There’s no filler here—just pure energy packed into every second. When I hear this track now, it takes me back to being young, wild, and hungry for more knowledge. Like, man, we used to bump this in someone’s mom’s car while dreaming big dreams. Shoutout to Shawn J. Period for lacing these joints with production that sounds fresh even decades later. Ken "Duro" Ifill handled the mixing, and trust me, the clarity on these tracks makes all the difference. Hats also go off to Steve Souder for engineering magic—you can literally feel the weight of each drum hit. Oh, and props to Nobody for handling art direction because sometimes less really is more. Simple yet striking cover art? Check. What gets me emotional about this project isn’t just the music itself—it’s the era it represents. Back then, hip-hop felt like a movement, not just an industry. Artists weren’t afraid to speak their minds or challenge listeners to wake up. Listening to Body Rock Manifesto, it’s clear Mos Def and company weren’t chasing trends; they were setting them. But here’s the kicker—the skit at the end, “Stretch & Bob Radio Skit,” reminds you not to take life too seriously. It’s short, funny, and kinda random, which honestly sums up why I love this album. It’s serious when it needs to be but knows when to crack a smile too. So yeah, if you haven’t spun this classic yet, fix that ASAP. In a world full of noise, Body Rock Manifesto stands tall as a reminder of what real music should do: move you, teach you, and stay stuck in your soul forever. Plus, it proves nobody does thoughtful hip-hop quite like the '90s crew. Now where’s my vinyl copy?

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Artist: Mos Def Featuring QTip & Tash Kweli
Album: The Lyricist Lounge Vol1 Presents Body Rock Manifesto

Hip Hop

Conscious

1998

Rating: 4.2

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Stretch & Bob Radio Skit	5:32
Manifesto	4:00
Body Rock (Instrumental)	5:11
Body Rock (Radio)	4:29
Body Rock (Street)	5:13

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Mos Def Ft Q Tip & Tash - Body Rock (HD) | Official Video

The Manifesto - Talib Kweli

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Catalog Numbers

RWK 157-2
RWK 157-4

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Rawkus

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CD
Maxi-Single
Cassette
Single

Companies

Role	Company
Manufactured By	Rawkus Entertainment
Marketed By	Rawkus Entertainment
Pressed By	WEA Mfg. Olyphant
Recorded At	Soundtrack Studios
Produced For	Fruition Music

Credits

Role	Credit
Art Direction	Nobody
Design	Nobody
Artwork	Nobody
Engineer	Steve Souder (tracks: 1 to 3)
Executive-Producer	Anthony Marshall, Danny Castro, Perry Landesberg
Mixed By	Ken "Duro" Ifill (tracks: 1 to 3)
Producer	Shawn J. Period (tracks: 1 to 3)
Written-By	D. Smith (tracks: 1 to 3), K. Fareed (tracks: 1 to 3), R. Smith (tracks: 1 to 3), S. Jones (tracks: 1 to 3)

Notes

Open Mic/Rawkus.
Rawkus Stereo.
Nobody Creative listed as "Nobody (T. Ronan & F. Khalfoun)"
Ge-ology is listed as "Ge-ology (G-Young)"
Track 1 to 3 produced [...] for Fruition Music
Body Rock:
Produced for Fruition Music
Recorded at Sound Tracks, NYC
Additional Recording done at Firehouse, NYC
Mixed at Unique Studios, NYC
Manifesto:
Produced for Hi-Tek Productions Inc.
Recorded at Rawkus Studios, NYC
Mixed at Wanna Battle Studios, Cincinatti, OH
Additional Mixing done at Mindswerve, NYC
Both tracks available on the double LP "Lyricist Lounge Vol. 1" (RWK 1129 CD/CA/12" Vinyl)
Nobody Creative credited as "Nobody (T. Ronan & F. Khalfoun)"
Ge-Ology credited as "Ge-ology (G-Young)"

Barcodes

Barcode (Printed): 6 01617 01572 4
Barcode (Scanned): 601617015724
Matrix / Runout: WEA mfg. OLYPHANT Y3705 25 RWK 157-2 01 M1S1
Mastering SID Code: ifpi L903
Mould SID Code: IFPI 2U2U
Barcode (String): 601617015748

About Mos Def Featuring QTip & Tash Kweli

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Brooklyn, NYC-based rapper of Trinidadian descent, Dante "Beze" Terrell Smith (better known simply as Mos Def) is also making a career as a Hollywood actor. Born: 11 December 1973 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He first gained interest as part of the group with his younger brother and sister . Has since worked with many respected artists from many different genres, notably with together as group . Also known as Yasiin Bey since he handed his old name Mos Def to TV pundit after appearing on his TV show "The Colbert Report".

Real Name

Dante Terrell Smith

Name Vars

Beze
Femi Anikulapo Kuti
M.D.
Mo Def
Mos
Mos \
Def
Mos Chef
Mos D'Ef
Mos Def & Friends
Mos Def Of Medina Green
Mos' Def
Mos'Def
Mos-Def
MosDef
Mosdef
MosiDef
Moss Def
Mós Def

Aliases

Dante Smith
Yasiin Bey
Beze
EL-Bey The Moor
Dante Beze

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *The Lyricist Lounge Vol. 1 Presents Body Rock Manifesto* by Mos Def, featuring Q-Tip and Talib Kweli, is a gem from 1998 that showcases the raw essence of conscious hip-hop. It was released under Rawkus Records, a label known for pushing thought-provoking music. Interestingly, the credits list "Nobody" for art direction, design, and artwork—almost like they were keeping it mysterious on purpose. The track "Body Rock" got not one, not two, but three versions: Radio, Instrumental, and Street. And get this—Shawn J. Period produced the first three tracks, while Ken "Duro" Ifill handled the mixing, adding that polished edge to the gritty vibes. It's wild how much talent came together to create just five tracks!

Comments

amazzoleni

2025-03-15

Greatest volume, album whatever put together.

delpianusmali

2025-03-15

Need For Speed Underground 1 on Xbox

nschaefere91b3d7aa7

2025-03-15

Need For Speed Underground brought me here!

chrisrcampion

2025-03-14

Kweli’s last verse: ???

svtngp4

2025-03-13

Had this on vinyl way back. Quality hip hop right here.

alltopproducts73

2025-03-13

This whole album has nothing but legends on it

limonk599

2025-03-12

Even if it don't make sense, it's makin dollars!

oncedeffered

2025-03-12

Man played the shit outta this . Real music for them real heads

joewelsh17

2025-03-12

Legends at work all day

gcastrov00

2025-03-11

2021????❤️?

brianrhealaurarhea

2025-03-11

I used to listen to this every night when I did the graveyard shift. Every bar speaks to my soul....

anwarraza205

2025-03-10

RESPECT! REAL ART!

lobossupremos

2025-03-10

Super gem

019leilani

2025-03-09

2020.... The vision is clear..!

leonsanting

2025-03-09

???

ryootaku87

2025-03-09

deleted NFS Underground song
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