Black on Both Sides [Clean]

1. Fear Not of Man

2. Hip Hop

3. Love

4. Ms. Fat Booty

5. Speed Law

6. Do It Now - Mos Def, Busta Rhymes

7. Got

8. Umi Says

9. New World Water

10. Rock N Roll

11. Know That - Talib Kweli, Mos Def

12. Climb

13. Brooklyn

14. Habitat

15. Mr. Nigga

16. Mathematics

17. May-December

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Black on Both Sides [Clean]

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Very creative and original rap - you'll most like love it!
WOOOW!!!! (He got the speakers in the trunk with the bass all krunk)
HIP HOP MUSIC
Music as it should be
This is Hip-Hop! Dammit!

Black on Both Sides
Mos Def
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ASIN: B000067CMV
Release Date: 2002-06-04

Tracks:

Fear Not Of Man
Hip Hop
Love
Ms. Fat Booty
Speed Law
Do It Now
Got
Umi Says
New World Water
Rock N Roll
Know That
Climb
Brooklyn
Habitat
Mr. Nigga
Mathematics
May-December

Customer Reviews:

Very creative and original rap - you'll most like love it!.......2006-01-09

Mos Def's "Black On Both Sides" is a very appealing and very creative rap album. It definitely has a lot of heart and soul as well as deep and interesting lyrics. Mos Def is a pretty good rapper, though I wouldn't rank him as one of my favorites - he certainly gets the job done, though. What's great about this album is the lyric's honesty, the production and the fact that every song is good. In the first song Mos Def essentially says exactly what needs to be said - that YOU are the direction of hip-hop; YOU determine whether hip-hop turns into club rap garbage or meaningful music again (somehow Mos Def is the only rapper I know of to speak that truth). The lyrics are definitely the main attractor here. The production here is great - the beats are fantastic and they definitely help pull you into the songs. Mos Def himself is arguably the weakest part of the album - he may be a very good lyricist and freestyler, but his voice isn't that great. You definitely won't hate him, but you'll probably recognize it could be better. Rap fans will surely love this album (though I don't know about mainstream rap fans), and those with an open mind will probably love it too. If you liked this album I would highly recommended Black Star's "Black Star" as well as Talib Kweli's "Quality" and "Reflection Eternal. Highly recommended!

Highlights include:
the entire album!

WOOOW!!!! (He got the speakers in the trunk with the bass all krunk).......2006-01-08

Seeing the love given to Mos here gives me hope. In case you're on the fence about this disc, let me tell you: It's a classic! Do not sleep on this. Every song is rediculous. And the instrumentation is fierce, diverse, and inventive. Mos covers such topics as the poisoning of our waters (an unbeleivably funky track), the signifigance of statistics (also ill), and the World Wide discrimination of black people (a hilareous track called "Mr. N**ga"); which demonstrates Mos knows the principle John Lennon spoke of after writing "Imagine": it's good to give a little honey with the political pill.
If you like Blackstar, Talib Kweli, or Tribe Called Quest, don't sleep on this; Mos has made a special album that is in constant rotation with me and my friends. And if you havent heard Talib, Blackstar, or Tribe, do yourself a favor: pump your brakes and COP THAT DISC!

chris

HIP HOP MUSIC.......2005-08-21

It very well could be one of the best records ever made. With each listen it gets better & better. For those who don't know, Mos Def is an MC who combines his deep emotions/feelings and spits them with some ill wordplay. Highly recommended to ANYONE especially those who DON'T like rap music. It'll open your eyes!!!

Music as it should be.......2005-08-13

Not just hip hop at its best, but music at its best! If you love music, you'll love this CD. It will be considered a true classic one day!

This is Hip-Hop! Dammit!.......2005-06-29

OK, for all you Little Jon' lovin, Ying Yang Twins buyin', duckin' Cassidy's bullets in Philly doin', menstral music lovin' folks reading this, please scroll down or just leave Mos Def's page because you don't know hip-Hop! It's not about the cars, the girls, the money (though nice what they payin' y'all to act like n***a's is alot), Cristal Poppin' FOOLS! What you do does not rep the real hip hop, with a message to make you think. People like Jurassic 5, De La Soul, and the Mighty Mos Def Immortal Technique, Planet Asia etc. are what I feel reps Hip-Hop.

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Mighty MOS!
An intelligent rapper you say? Isn't that an oxymoron?
amazing
classic
Arguably one of the best hip-hop albums ever

Black on Both Sides
Mos Def
Manufacturer: Priority Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00001XDNV
Release Date: 1999-10-12

Tracks:

Fear Not Of Man
Hip Hop
Love
Ms. Fat Booty
Speed Law
Do It Now
Got
Umi Says
New World Water
Rock N Roll
Know That
Climb
Brooklyn
Habitat
Mr. Nigga
Mathematics
May-December

Amazon.com

Black on Both Sides is a manifestation of compelling, honest hip-hop. The genre's underground torchbearer, the mighty Mos Def (half of Black Star), injects intellect, humor, 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 limns 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. Black on Both Sides will endure for many years; it's an album worthy of numerous listens. --Celine Wong

Customer Reviews:

Mighty MOS!.......2006-10-29

Don't Git' Me Don't Git Me Don't Git Git Git Git Git Me!

BROOKLYN STAND UP!

An intelligent rapper you say? Isn't that an oxymoron?.......2006-09-01

No! Mos Def proves that you can be a hip-hop artist and still be thoughtful and creative with your lyrics. In this day and age, it's almost embarrasing to admit that you like hip-hop with [c]rap like Young Joc, D4L, and T-Pain all over the radio. However, this album proves how poetic and beautiful hip-hop can be. Can you imagine somebody actually making a powerfully thought-provoking song on the simple topic of water? "New World Water" accomplishes this in a humerous and thoughtful way. "Mr. Nigga" tells how even if you have a lot of money, you'll still get no respect if your skin is dark. "Ms. Fat Booty" (Don't let the title fool you) is a love song with a creative twist, and the intro, "Fear Not Of Man", is an inspiring piece of work that will definatly make you think. "Black On Both Sides", IMHO, is arguably one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. If you claim to be fan of real hip-hop, go right now and buy this.

amazing.......2006-08-13

I'm a fan of all types of hip-hop. my favorites are lyrical and production masterpieces like the wu-tang clan and mobb deep, but I listen to everything from the roots and epmd to three 6 mafia and lil' wayne.

that being said, I'm not biased towards alternative hip-hop at all. in fact, I find most of it to be boring and lame, as it's usually the same old lyrics over beats that sound like they were made in 85 about how the current state of hip-hop songs is bad. but let me tell you, mos def on "black on both sides" shows that he is one of the best lyricists to hit rap. after one of my personal favorites "black star" with talib kweli produced the year before, mos def came on the solo tip with an album on the same level as "black star". the lyrics are intelligent, the beats make you feel good and the music as a whole is just perfect.

there are many top tracks on this album, such as the collabs with talib and the popular "ms. fat booty", but my favorite is the dj premier produced "mathematics". mos comes hardcore and the beat is banging.

hip-hop fans in general will find something they like on this album, but if you like the roots, talib kweli, dead prez, kanye west and common you'll fall in love instantly. don't pass this one up, it deserves a chance.

classic.......2006-07-29

This CD is a classic. Mos Def explores all topics and spits with such energy it just boggles my mind. He deserves to be on top. Get this album now!

Arguably one of the best hip-hop albums ever.......2006-05-31

It's a shame when an album like this gets overlooked in favor of 50 Cent and the rest of the lowlives that have been giving hip hop a bad name for the past decade or so. I'll take this album over just about anything else that's been released in the past ten years and gladly. No bling bling, no crotch grabbing, no posturing, no Scarface references, just true hip hop. This album harkens back to the early 90's, when rap hit it's peak in my opinion. An instant classic, this album is worth owning just for "Umi Says" and that's only one great track in a collection of many. If you like your hip hop to be legitimate, look no further.

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mighty mos def
Don't read any more reviews on it...Just buy it!
Mos Real
This CD does not exist as described
Cop immediatly!

Black on Both Sides
Mos Def
Manufacturer: Priority Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00001XDNZ
Release Date: 1999-10-12

Tracks:

Fear Not Of Man
Hip Hop
Love
Ms. Fat Booty
Speed Law
Do It Now
Got
Umi Says
New World Water
Rock N Roll
Know That
Climb
Brooklyn
Habitat
Mr. Nigga
Mathematics
May-December

Customer Reviews:

mighty mos def.......2005-07-30

this album is DEFINENTLY one of my favorites. i liked it so much i even bought the censored album.. and the instrumental album. the only difference on the censored album is that the track "brooklyn" isnt on it. some bozo gave this album 1 star because he got confused about the track listing... i cant believe he gave this album 1 star.. dont be fooled by this shwag, this album is definently worth your money. also check out blackstarr and soundbombnig 2

Don't read any more reviews on it...Just buy it!.......2004-01-22

Seriously. This is quality listening. The vulnerability, the creativity, the lyrics...did I mention the lyrics? I love this CD. Fear Not of Man almost brings me to tears because I have to constantly remind myself that God makes me valuable. My favorites are Fear Not of Man, Hip Hop, Got, Umi Says, Rock N ROll, Climb, Mr. Nigga, and May-December. I love the whole CD. As a matter of fact, I probably have to buy it again becasue mine skips too much from being overplaying it. It's 2004 already and this is still in heavy rotation. What more can I say?

Mos Real.......2001-11-07

I really think this album is one of the greatist,Mos Def comes off strong and hard with real meaning of what is going on in the world today. Radio or street version,it dosen't even matter to me. Because he is putting his point across on hip-hop and being a real person. yo-yo Mos Def if your out there,man keep on keeping it real.

This CD does not exist as described.......2001-11-01

I tried a few times to order this, the CLEAN version of Mos Def's album Black on Both Sides, since the website lists different tracks than the songs that appear on the Advisory version. Unfortunately, whoever made the description did not talk to the supplier and verify the tracklisting. The way the CD is listed here seems to be unavailable so please do not waste your time trying to find them here. I have yet to find the songs if they actually exist, but I have received two incorrect copies of the album and the listing has not changed. Don't order this CD.

Cop immediatly!.......2001-07-26

Following the smash success of Mos Def and Talib Kweli's "Blackstar"(at least it was in the underground)Mos Def capitilized on the peak of interest in his music with this marvelous piece of literature. "Black On Both Sides" has it all, bass to rattle your trunk, lyrics to make you wear out the rewind button, and a priceless amount of exuberance he puts into his music. He goes from describing love("Love") to describing his hometown("Brooklyn")to discussing the origins of Rock and Roll("Rock N Roll" has a very interesting ending)right back to discussing love, at least what he thought was love in "Ms. Fat Booty". He even puts himself out on a limb by putting his singing skills to the test on more than one occasion. But I can't hate on him though.How can you hate on this brotha(don't take his realistic depiction as a crooked cop in the much publicized MTV movie with Beyonce seriously, although the movie was hot)he put so much meat on your plate with this one, that as dessert, he added a track at the end that is a blend of jazz and hip hop, it really mellows you out. If you haven't gotten the point yet, buy the album, just remember to take it out your CD player every now and then to prevent it from melting.

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Black on Both Sides

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ASIN: B000EMH98A
Release Date: 2006-04-25

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Hip-Hop Meditations
Carlos Mena
Manufacturer: CASAMENA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000AMKBC
Release Date: 2004-05-18

Tracks:

Introducing Solrac (for Eleggua)
Auction Block (featuring Nonyameko)
Lucumi Song (Canto para Eleggua)
God Is You
Yemaya Meditation No. 1
Walking in the Light
I.T.I.S.I.N.Y.O.U.
Obatala Meditation No. 2
Nine Haikus
Orisha Drink (Voices in my Head)
Sheets of Sound (for Coltrane)
Lost and Found
Eggun Meditation No. 3
Red, White, and Blue
Crossroads
Breathe Meditation No. 4

Album Description

ABOUT Hip-Hop Meditations

Hip-Hop Meditations is a record that gives you an opportunity to reflect on spirit, and life while listening to hip-hop music. It is first and foremost a hip-hop record, but not in the contemporary sense, it actually has something to say, and provides the listener with tools to look within and connect with the universe. It navigates through themes of love, spirit, and universal energy with organic sounds and driving beats. Beats that include traditional African bata drums used in Lucumi (Orisha worship) ceremonies.

This record is truly a journey and the documentation of Carlos' own spiritual awakening as the project was recorded as more of a musical journal over the last 2 years. It includes the musical souls that have come into his life as collaborators and it reflects his idea of everything being interconnected with the gentle layering of sounds and inclusion of so many voices and spirits.

The collaborations with Michael Spiro on Bata and Conga drums point to exciting musical possibilities where they may continue on this path of gentle, and respect filled rhythmic experimentation.

The spoken word work on this record is quite different from other spoken word work in that the music and sounds have been applied with purpose to each line pulling the listener in. Carlos guides you on a real journey and leaves you at peace.

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good job

Mos Def The Dangerous Mix (MIXTAPE)

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