Mos Def Black On Both Sides 2LP

LAB REVIEW

Mos' classic full length solo debut on double vinyl! Black On Both Sides is one of the crown jewels in the Rawkus catalog - an essential release when it comes to late 90's hip hop. You guys should already know all about this one. Not only was Mos in top form on the mic on EVERY track, but the album also boasted an all-star cast on production with beats from Diamond D ("Hip Hop"), Primo ("Mathematics"), and 88 Keys ("Love," "Speed Law"). It includes the sureshot hit "Ms. Fat Booty," the epic "Umi Says" with jazz legend Weldon Irvine (produced by Mos himself!), "Mr. Nigga" with Q-Tip, "Do It Now" with Busta, and more. One of those hip hop albums you can count on again and again. 16 tracks total, Recommended.

• music label: Rawkus 1999

reviewed by Von Bee 07/2011

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