yasiin bey and Rhymesayers Entertainment Partner on Worldwide Reissue of Critically Acclaimed Masterpiece The Ecstatic, With New Music To Follow

The Ecstatic tracklist

01 Supermagic

02 Twilite Speedball

03 Auditorium (featuring Slick Rick)

04 Wahid

05 Priority

06 Quiet Dog Bite Hard

07 Life In Marvelous Times

08 The Embassy

09 No Hay Nada Mas

10 Pistola

11 Pretty Dancer

12 Workers Comp.

13 Revelations

14 Roses (featuring Georgia Anne Muldrow)

15 History (featuring Talib Kweli)

16 Casa Bey

17 The Size (bonus track)

18 The Tournament (bonus track)

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About yasiin bey:

yasiin bey is widely regarded as one of hip-hop's most thoughtful and dynamic voices, celebrated for a career that bridges music, film, and cultural commentary. Emerging in the mid-1990s as one half of the acclaimed duo Black Star alongside Talib Kweli, bey quickly established himself as a leading figure in a new generation of lyrically driven hip-hop. His 1999 solo debut Black on Both Sides is considered a modern classic, praised for its fusion of sharp social insight, soulful production, and expansive musical vision.

Throughout the 2000s and beyond, bey continued to push creative boundaries with projects including The New Danger, True Magic, and the critically celebrated The Ecstatic, collaborating with forward-thinking producers and exploring a wide range of global musical influences. Known for his incisive lyricism and fearless artistic curiosity, his work has consistently challenged conventions while remaining rooted in hip-hop's storytelling traditions.

Beyond music, bey has built a notable career in film and television, appearing in acclaimed projects including The Italian Job, 16 Blocks, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Be Kind Rewind, and the Showtime series Dexter. Across disciplines, he remains an enduring cultural voice whose work reflects both artistic independence and a deep engagement with the world around him.

bey continues to innovate through his Substack newsletter, yasiin bey presents: The Local Time is Always Now , which features new music and monthly live-streamed performances from around the globe. He is currently on tour with frequent collaborators Gorillaz.

About Rhymesayers Entertainment:

Founded in 1995, Rhymesayers Entertainment emerged from Minneapolis-Saint Paul's vibrant underground hip hop scene. Built on a foundation of collaboration, creativity, and community, what began as a group of friends performing in local coffee shops and self-releasing "Headshots" tapes evolved into one of independent Hip Hop's most enduring labels. Following the label's success with local talent including Musab, Atmosphere, Eyedea & Abilities, and Brother Ali, Rhymesayers quickly gained national recognition and expanded its roster to include influential names such as MF DOOM, Aesop Rock, Sa-Roc, Evidence, and more. Three decades later, Rhymesayers continues to grow and evolve while remaining true to its independent ethos and original principles and philosophies.

About Qobuz:

Founded in 2007 and a pioneer of high-quality sound, Qobuz is the French music streaming and download platform for those who want to live and share their passion for music. Available in 26 countries across Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, and Japan, Qobuz is aimed at all those seeking an authentic and fulfilling musical experience.

With more than 100 million tracks in lossless quality - CD, Hi-Res (24-bit/up to 192 kHz), DXD, and DSD - Qobuz offers the richest Hi-Res catalog on the market, recognized by the world's leading hi-fi brands. It stands out for its commitment to preserving original recordings, in addition to its human touch with unique editorial content, expertly curated playlists, liner notes, and more.

In March 2025, Qobuz became the first streaming platform to have its average payout rate per stream officially validated by an independent audit, confirming a rate of US$0.01873 - officially the highest in the industry. The platform peaked at #4 on the iOS App Store in 2025 and more than doubled its new user base. Qobuz is licensed for Hi-Res audio by the Japan Audio Society (JAS).

For more information, visit qobuz.com