Residing in the overlap section on the Love HipHop, Love Underground Rock Venn diagram has always been pretty niche but this Philadelphia Vegan duo seem like they might be the ones to finally take up where Licensed to Ill left off. The YMD is short for Yah Mos Def, a name which doubles as a mission statement: merging punkers Yah Mos and actor / rapper Mos Def. Sadly the latter didn't see the funny side and petitioned myspace for the removal of their original page.
Their production is pretty rough and ready but then with the punk ethos what would you expect? While it's fun to spot the Bikini Kill and Minor Threat samples this isn't just one of the punk anoraks, they are bringing the party, check out the clips if you want proof. What they lack in rapping talent, they make up for in enthusiasm and humour. If you ever wanted to hear someone flowing over Marquee Moon then the YMD are your boys.
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