Mathematics
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"Mathematics" is a politically charged hip-hop track by Mos Def that critiques social injustice, systemic inequality, and the statistical realities of urban life.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Mathematics canonical | 6 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Mathematics Context triple: [Mos Def, notableSong, Mathematics]
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A.
Principles of Mathematics
Principles of Mathematics is Bertrand Russell’s foundational work in mathematical logic and the philosophy of mathematics, arguing that mathematics can be derived from purely logical principles.
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Mathematics and Computation
"Mathematics and Computation" is a book by Avi Wigderson that explores the deep connections between theoretical computer science and mathematics, emphasizing how computational complexity shapes modern mathematical thought.
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School of Mathematics
The School of Mathematics is a renowned research division of the Institute for Advanced Study, known for hosting leading mathematicians and fostering fundamental advances in pure mathematics.
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Department of Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics at Cairo University is an academic unit within the Faculty of Science that focuses on teaching and research in pure and applied mathematics.
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Department of Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics at Presidency College, Kolkata is an academic unit dedicated to teaching and research in mathematical sciences within one of India’s oldest and most prestigious institutions.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Mathematics Target entity description: "Mathematics" is a politically charged hip-hop track by Mos Def that critiques social injustice, systemic inequality, and the statistical realities of urban life.
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A.
Principles of Mathematics
Principles of Mathematics is Bertrand Russell’s foundational work in mathematical logic and the philosophy of mathematics, arguing that mathematics can be derived from purely logical principles.
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B.
Mathematics and Computation
"Mathematics and Computation" is a book by Avi Wigderson that explores the deep connections between theoretical computer science and mathematics, emphasizing how computational complexity shapes modern mathematical thought.
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C.
School of Mathematics
The School of Mathematics is a renowned research division of the Institute for Advanced Study, known for hosting leading mathematicians and fostering fundamental advances in pure mathematics.
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Department of Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics at Cairo University is an academic unit within the Faculty of Science that focuses on teaching and research in pure and applied mathematics.
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Department of Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics at MIT is a world-renowned academic department recognized for its leading research and education across pure and applied mathematics.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
single
ⓘ
song ⓘ |
| album | Black on Both Sides ⓘ |
| artist | Mos Def ⓘ |
| associatedWithEra | late 1990s underground hip hop ⓘ |
| associatedWithMovement | conscious rap movement ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| criticalReception | widely praised for lyrical complexity and political content ⓘ |
| criticizes |
economic exploitation
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mass media narratives ⓘ police violence ⓘ prison–industrial complex in the United States ⓘ systemic racism in the United States ⓘ |
| describedAs |
politically charged hip-hop track
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socially conscious rap song ⓘ |
| featuredOn |
Black on Both Sides
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surface form:
Black on Both Sides (1999 studio album by Mos Def)
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| genre |
conscious hip hop
ⓘ
hip hop ⓘ |
| hasNotableLine |
"Numbers is hard and real and they never have feelings"
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"Why did one straw break the camel’s back? Here’s the secret: the million other straws underneath it" ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
drug trade
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economic inequality ⓘ inequities in the justice system ⓘ mass incarceration ⓘ media criticism ⓘ police brutality ⓘ political commentary ⓘ poverty ⓘ prison–industrial complex ⓘ racial profiling ⓘ racism ⓘ social injustice ⓘ statistical analysis of social issues ⓘ surveillance ⓘ systemic inequality ⓘ urban life ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| lyricist | Mos Def ⓘ |
| partOf | Black on Both Sides ⓘ |
| performer | Mos Def ⓘ |
| producer | DJ Premier ⓘ |
| recordLabel |
Priority Records
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Rawkus Records ⓘ Universal Records ⓘ |
| releaseDecade | 1990s ⓘ |
| releaseYear | 1999 ⓘ |
| usesMotif |
mathematical statistics
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numerical data ⓘ |
| writer | Mos Def ⓘ |
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Subject: Mathematics Description of subject: "Mathematics" is a politically charged hip-hop track by Mos Def that critiques social injustice, systemic inequality, and the statistical realities of urban life.
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The Meth Lab