Beginning with its title (Mos Def), this book incorporates in its text several song lyrics, some slightly altered, by: Radiohead, The Rolling Stones, Björk, Bright Eyes, Blackalicious, Iron & Wine, Jay-Z, Jurassic 5, Mos Def, The Arcade Fire and Sarah McLachlan.

I would also like to thank Benjamin Chaffee, Sue Murad, and Ryan Davies for their input throughout this project.