Yasiin Bey Announces New EP Money Christmas

Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos Def, is set to release his first new solo project in five years, titled 'Money Christmas,' through a live-streamed performance on December 15. The event will be accessible via Bandcamp for $7.99, with a replay available for 48 hours, and the audio tracks released for purchase within 24-48 hours after the show. Bey is opting for a unique rollout strategy, where access to the music will be linked to the purchase of a QR code with limited-edition merchandise, alongside plans for a future vinyl release. The EP's artwork, named 'Osanta Bin Lyin,' features a depiction of Osama bin Laden as Santa Claus, created by artist Anuar Khalifi. This announcement follows his recent collaboration with Talib Kweli on the Black Star album 'No Fear of Time,' reinforcing Bey's departure from traditional music distribution methods. Fans can expect a distinctive experience that intertwines music, merchandise, and visual art, as Bey asserts, 'Whatever you think it is… it’s not that.'