- Original Release Date: 14 July 2009
- Release Date: 14 July 2009
- Label: Universal-Island Records Ltd.
- Copyright: (C) 1999 Rawkus Entertainment LLC
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- Total Length: 1:11:15
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- ASIN: B008D18B2W
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 9,285 in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 in MP3 Albums)
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| Play | 1. Fear Not Of Man [Explicit] | 4:28 | £0.69 | |
| Play | 2. Hip Hop [Explicit] | 3:16 | £0.69 | |
| Play | 3. Love [Explicit] | 4:23 | £0.69 | |
| Play | 4. Ms. Fat Booty [Explicit] | 3:42 | £0.69 | |
| Play | 5. Speed Law [Explicit] | 4:16 | £0.69 | |
| Play | 6. Do It Now [Explicit] | 3:49 | £0.69 | |
| Play | 7. Got [Explicit] | 3:27 | £0.69 | |
| Play | 8. UMI Says [Explicit] | 5:04 | £0.69 | |
| Play | 9. New World Water [Explicit] | 3:11 | £0.69 | |
| Play | 10. Rock N Roll [Explicit] | 5:03 | £0.69 | |
| Play | 11. Know That [Explicit] | 4:03 | £0.69 | |
| Play | 12. Climb [Explicit] | 4:02 | £0.69 | |
| Play | 13. Brooklyn [Explicit] | 5:09 | £0.69 | |
| Play | 14. Habitat [Explicit] | 4:39 | £0.69 | |
| Play | 15. Mr. Nigga [Explicit] | 5:08 | £0.69 | |
| Play | 16. Mathematics [Explicit] | 4:06 | £0.69 | |
| Play | 17. May-December [Explicit] | 3:29 | £0.69 |
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
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
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Matt Pucci
VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
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.
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.
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...
Matt Pucci
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.
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...
Matt Pucci
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
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
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mos Def: Black On Both Sides.
Great product, ever since hearing the song Mathematics i have been a fan of Mos Def. Just had to order the album finally. Read more
Published 7 months ago by pumpkin_king6
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome Album
This album is an absoulute classic! It is one of those albums you can enjoy from start to finsh. Mos defs lyrics are intelligent and interesting and the songs are pure class! Read more
Published 22 months ago by bex
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Greatest Hip Hop Album......EVER!!!!!!!
Even though this is just my opinion, i think many can agree that this is the best hip hop album ever released. Read more
Published on 21 Sep 2007 by G. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
THE MOST TALENTED GUY IN ENTERTAINMENT
THIS MAN HAS NO LIMIT, MC'S, SINGS, ACTS AND A LOT MORE. ONE OF THE LEADING FIGURES OF THE NATIVE TOUNGES, THIS MAN HAS PRODUCED ONE OF THE FINEST ALBUMS IN HIP HOP HISTORY. Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2003 by "blibsta"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good stuff from Mos
I bought this album a while ago, at first i didn't really like it that much. i thought it was a bit boring, and samey. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2002
4.0 out of 5 stars
Easy listening
Mos Def has once again proved that he is still one of the shining lights in hip hop. On this album, he combines his laid back rapping with all sorts of culturally diverse... Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2002 by "k-i-p-p-y"
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best hip-hop albums of the 90s
I bought this album about a year ago, but have hardly stopped playing it. Excellent beats, superb lyrics and a real mix of styles combine to make it a great listen. Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2002 by "graeme_fairchild"
5.0 out of 5 stars
MUSIQUE QUALITAT
At 28 years old I have spent a lifetime listening to Guitar based music, until a couple of years ago. First it was De La Soul, then A Tribe Called Quest. Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2002 by "lawler53"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don't listen to the minority of the reviews, this is class
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... Read more
Published on 20 July 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars
A classic album
The first time I listened to this album I knew right away that it was a classic. I like the beats and the flow of Mos Def throught this classic debut. Read more
Published on 21 Sep 2001 by aynsley@madasafish.com
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