Mos Def "Black On Both Sides" RSD Essential 2025-07-02 Never before released on a

Never before released on a physical variant before

who took the famous nude calendar photographs of Marilyn Monroe on red velvet in 1949

While the foundations were laid during pre-album recording sessions at Phil Manzanera of Roxy Music’s studio the songs themselves largely come together in collaboration

helping to establish the band's signature sound

which restores previously unheard parts and performances

Mos Def "Black On Both Sides" RSD Essential 2025-07-02 Never before released on aBlack on Both Sides was the debut album of Mos Def, now known as Yasiin Bey, released October 12, 1999 on Rawkus Records. The album features an emphasis on live instrumentation and socially conscious lyrics and has features from Q Tip, Busta Rhymes and Talib Kweli.