In
Rawkus
related news, Mos Def isdoing a show with Macy Gray at the Roseland in New York City,
Feb. 12th. The next Mos Def single will be Umi Says from his critically
acclaimed Black On Both Sides album. The label also has dibs on
Big L’s album, which was completed before our hero was fatally
shot in Manhattan. Word has it that producers went back in and
reworked some of the beats so the album will be extra hot. Brand
Nubian’s Lord Jamal is searching for a solo deal, and ended up
at red hot Rawkus. Apparently Lord Jamal is seeking the freedom
that the indie labels provide. He is part of Brand Nubian, which
is currently signed to major, Arista.