Mos' classic full length solo debut, back on official 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 Dante/Mos/Yasiin 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 Rhymes, and more. One of those hip hop albums you can count on again and again, back on official Rawkus labels with full pic sleeve and insert. Recommended.

• black double vinyl pressing
• music label: Rawkus 2015

reviewed by Von Bee 07/2011