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Black on Both Sides

Black on Both SidesArtist: Mos Def
Label: Rawkus
Category: Music

List Price: £15.99
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Seller: elitedigitaluk
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 28 reviews
Sales Rank: 54500

Format: Explicit Lyrics
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5

UPC: 049925014129
EAN: 0049925014129
ASIN: B00001XDNV

Release Date: October 18, 1999
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Tracks:

  • Hip Hop
  • Love
  • Know That
  • Mathematics
  • Palestine
  • Next Universe
  • Brooklyn In 3 Moods
  • Magnificent
  • New World Order
  • Home
  • Speed Law
  • Do It Now - Mos Def Busta Rhymes
  • Ms Fat Booty - Mos Def Busta Rhymes
  • Fear Not Of Man
  • Universal Magnetic
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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.co.uk Review
IBlack on Both Sides/I is a manifestation of compelling, honest hip-hop. The genre's underground torchbearer, the mighty Mos Def (half of Black Star), injects intellect, humour, and knowledge into all of his rhymes. Overall, the album has an understated quality, but pure enjoyment comes with discovering the clever lyrical gems Mos drops. The expansiveness of his mindstate is showcased best on "New World Water", in which he fully represents our uses of, needs for, and exploitation of water. On "Ms. Fat Booty", a love tale with unexpected twists is woven intricately around Aretha Franklin's wailing vocals. Whether rapping, singing, or lecturing, Mos Def is firmly rooted in African American consciousness and examines social issues with great ease. IBlack on Both Sides/I will endure for many years; it's an album worthy of numerous listens. I--Celine Wong/I

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5 out of 5 stars I'll still be listening to this in 10 years time   February 16, 2004
10 out of 10 found this review helpful

I have an enormous collection of hip hop, ranging from the early 90s to 2day, but nothing stands out like this. To say the very least, Mos Def is an immensly talented mc and his rhymes are witty, entertaining and thought provoking. Black on Both Sides is refreshing, even though Mos Def isn't rapping about the same subjects as 2days latest stars like 50 cent etc (which makes a nice change!) there is a track for every1 and every mood. For me 'Ms Fat Booty', 'Do it now', 'New World Water', 'Know that' ft Talib Kweli and the unusual 'Climb' really stand out. He mixes chilled out hip hop jazz beats with sharp lyrics which makes this cd so easy to listen to. I suppose alot people say this about loadsa music, but this cd is so worth the money, even if you arent usually drawn to more underground artists, Mos Def has something about him that is so uplifting. I also like the way the tracks are neatly mixed one to another. I suppose this is like a more educated, less egotistic version of Nas, or a less harsh Pharoah Monche. Whatever your tastes, this cd is so diverse its worth having, any self respecting hip hop fan would agree!! Peace


5 out of 5 stars Landmark release from one of hip-hop's finest   March 11, 2007
M. J. Pucci (Milton Keynes, UK)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

After his patchy 2004 release, The New Danger, this remains the definitive Mos Def album: a towering achievement by a unique artist whose appeal stretches way beyond the boundaries of rap and hip-hop. Painted from a rich and diverse musical palette, Black on Both Sides simply dazzles at every turn. It eschews the overly slick production and the cloying references to guns and b*tches usually associated with the genre, and instead focusses its attention on themes of a rather more universal nature. On 'Rock `N' Roll', for example, Mos seeks to redress the balance in the collective consciousness of the music buying public ("You may dig on the Rolling Stones, but everything they did they stole") while on `New World Water' he reflects lucidly on that most precious commodity, otherwise known as H2O. br / br /As a whole, BoBS is an intelligent, understated oeuvre - but it is not without bite; see, notably, the aforementioned `Rock `N' Roll', `Know That' (my personal favourite track, featuring long-time partner-in-rhyme, Talib Kweli) and `Mr Nigga', in which Mos deals a deft blow to institutionalized racism with lines about amusing encounters with first-class air stewardesses. br / br /Soothing, inspiring, and empowering, Black on Both Sides is that rare thing in music: an album to suit any mood. Definitely one of my top 10 records of all time... br / br /Matt Pucci br /


5 out of 5 stars A near-perfect example of what real hip-hop is all about   February 15, 2000
8 out of 10 found this review helpful

'Black on Both Sides' is quite simply, an amazing album that proves without question that Mos Def is the most talented person in all of hip-hop and quite possibly, all music genres.pMos Def appeared on the Black Star LP in 98 which, in my opinion, was one of the best hip-hop albums of all time. It contained a collection of classic tracks with intelligent rhymes examining social ills in America and generally thought provoking lyrics. 'Black on Both Sides' continues this and adds to it with innovative and polished production that makes this album a must, whether you want to be inspired and educated or just want something phat to bop your head to. This album has it all.pIf I had to choose some tracks out of all these cuts, i would go for the scarily good 'Hip Hop' and the DJ Premier-produced 'Mathematics'.pMos Def is only gonna get better after this and you'd better believe that one day he is gonna drop the best album of all time. Miss this album and you are missing the most important debut album of your generation. Believe that!pIf you like your hip hop to come with immature lyrics and lazy samples (see: Puff Daddy, Will Smith, Master P, Jay-Z etc.) then perhaps this isn't the album for you. For all the other real hip hop heads and anyone else interested in just good music, do not hesitate in buying this album. You will not be disappointed. You have my word. pPut simply, if 'Black on Both Sides' is not in your CD collection, you should be ashamed.


5 out of 5 stars Hottest MC outhere   August 5, 2001
yarwoodis@netscapeonline.co.uk (Leeds)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I first heard Umi Says and thought who is this, so I bought the album on the strength of that joint. That was a class track and this album has more gems, the single MS Fat Booty, love, know that and Mr Nigga. These are probably the standout tracks and you will be skipping back to replay these tracks, Mos Defs lyrics are truely brilliant and this album would not be for those gangsta rap fans as it is more soul and lyrics that make sense and have real issues. If you like common, Talib Kweli and the Blackstar joint then you must purchase this album it's a true classic. Quinny in Leeds


5 out of 5 stars Don't listen to the minority of the reviews, this is class   July 20, 2002
4 out of 5 found this review helpful

I'll keep it simple. This album is excellent. It is a modern hip hop classic. Anybody who does not own this CD, does not appreciate or understand REAL hip hop (which is an over-used term - Jigga, Nas, DMX, Dre, Eminem, Xzbibit, they are NOT real hip hop). pReal hip hop is about lyrical honesty, and Mos Def has that in bucket loads. He does not need to pretend to be a gangster or a pimp or dealer to get the respect of the black audiance, he does not need to sell his record by using obscene levels of profanity, he does not tell people about what he does (or maybe does not) do to his girlfriends. He is not rascist, he is not sexist, he does not lie about his lifestyle, he can see right through these 'gangsta rappers', and he makes utterly stunning music.pThe production on this album is incredible, it is relaxing and smooth, but is raw at the same time - it is differant. pAlso, Mos Def has the best flow that we've seen in the game since Tupac or early Nas. Add to that his profound lyrical brilliance, amazing singing ability and the fact that he plays his own instruments and we have a near-perect hip hop album.pMy own personal favourite tracks are; Kwow That (with Kweli!), Habitat, Mr N***a (with Q-Tip), Mathematics, Climb, Hip Hop and Speed Law. But to be honest every track on here would stand out by miles on any other hip hop album (except 'Brooklyn' it is really just 3 short, average songs thrown together - come on Mos!).pTo conclude, buy this album if you want real hip hop, something fresh, something differant. Don't buy this album if you love Nelly or Puffy or Master P. This album is a work of art - I love it, so should you.

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