Yasiin Bey has some futuristic plans for the release of his forthcoming joint album with The Alchemist.
In a new conversation with The Guardian published on Friday (February 21), the artist formerly known as Mos Def described the roll out as “lo-fi, hi-tech high art” when discussing the effort, titled Forensics.
“For Forensics, Bey has devised a new scheme to evade the streaming paradigm,” the publication summarized. “Merch on sale at shows and via Bandcamp – including lanyards and branded baseball caps – will contain digital ‘Bump tags’ which, when tapped against a user’s smartphone, enable access to online Forensics content, including the group’s forthcoming studio release.”
They also gave some insight into the project, adding, “Over beats steeped in psychedelia and spiritual soul, Bey skips between the personal and political with profundity, as has long been his gift. This is Bey’s deepest, most focused work in years.”
Yasiin Bey and The Alchemist first revealed the project in December when they announced a live event in Paris for the following month to “Premier[e] new materials from their debut recording to be released in 2025.”
This came as Bey’s second new music announcement that month, as days earlier, he announced his first solo project in five years. Titled Money Christmas, the effort includes production from the legendary Large Professor.
Money Christmas is accompanied by artwork designed by Spanish-Moroccan artist Anuar Khalifi. Titled “Osanta Bin Lyin,” the painting adds to the Black Star MC’s bold political statements by depicting the late 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden in a Santa Claus costume.
Much like previous projects, the effort was not released through traditional channels such as streaming services.
On December 15, Bey premiered the project for fans during a livestream and revealed it will soon be available on Bandcamp for $9.99. Video playback from the stream will be available for those who paid to watch the initial stream, and will also be available for purchase.
The material will also be released on vinyl in the coming months.
According to a press release, the project is “the first of a number of upcoming releases intended to inextricably link the acquisition of music to the artwork and supporting video footage, creating a stronger and more creative bond with fans.”
This dead beat Dad doesn’t share his money to his kids. Pay your back child support you bum. He tried to avoid child support he moved to a different country with a fake passport lol
it must be sad knowing your dad doesnt want you or your mom
Sellout hanging out with the zionist. Reminder look up this idiots protest of gizmo he’s so stupid. Obama somehow took away his US citizenship i didn’t even know that was possible and then he got locked up in Africa for being stupid. He’s also the voice of Gangataliscious in the Boondocks
Yasiin Bey makes his music largely inaccessible to the masses. It is his prerogative to do what he wants with his art. I’ve lost interest in his art because I’m not going to jump through hoops just to hear his average at best music. Smh
Man I feel what he is doing. This is the issue with the industry. These guys need to make money off of THEIR content. But unfortunately, I won’t be able to cop it huuuuge ***sigh***
Man I feel what he is doing. This is the issue with the industry. These guys need to make money off of THEIR content. But unfortunately, I won’t be able to cop it huuuuge ***sigh***
I just revisted the Blackstar album on bandcamp. I might actually buy this.
yeah Im not bumping ish microsdcards ancient history at this point u can scan a qr to a mp3 file figure it out sheesh the fact people stream is insane pating 4 one is even more
When any of these drop then I will believe it. I am still waiting on the Mannie Fresh & Black Jack Johnson albums. He pump fakes a lot (pause).