Black on Both Sides

Mos Def

About Black on Both Sides

Black on Both Sides is the debut studio album by American rapper Mos Def, released on October 12, 1999 by Rawkus and Priority Records. Prior to its recording, Mos Def had collaborated with Talib Kweli for the album Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star in 1998, which raised high expectations for a solo effort by the former. Black on Both Sides features an emphasis on live instrumentation and socially conscious lyrics. On February 2, 2000, the album was certified Gold in sales by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), following sales in excess of 500,000 copies. more »

Year:: 1999

#	Song	Artist	Duration
1	Fear Not of Man	Mos Def	4:29
2	Hip Hop	Mos Def	3:16
3	Love	Mos Def	4:23
4	Ms. Fat Booty	Mos Def	3:44
5	Speed Law	Mos Def	4:16
6	Do It Now	Mos Def, Busta Rhymes	3:50
7	Got	Mos Def	3:28
8	Umi Says	Mos Def	5:10
9	New World Water	Mos Def	3:12
10	Rock N Roll	Mos Def	5:03
11	Know That	Mos Def, Talib Kweli	4:04
12	Climb	Vinia Mojica, Mos Def	4:02
13	Brooklyn	Mos Def	5:10
14	Habitat	Q-Tip, Mos Def	4:39
15	Mr. Nigga	Mos Def	5:13
16	Mathematics	Mos Def	4:06
17	May-December	Mos Def	3:29

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