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10/10 no skips. just straight up rapping his ass off. sprinkled with a sense of humor too.
Mar 22, 2025
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dude is a total character. he makes such specific references too. always tossing out vintage sports players, fine cuisine, NYC spots, Albanian pride, QUEENS, then saying some wacky braggadocios punchline with the most confidence. love how loose his flow is too, always riding on the beat but never feeling like a metronome. who can forget such classics as:
if I punch you in the face you’ll never eat a motherfucking sandwich
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🗣️🗣️ MY BMW SCRAPE THE FLOOR, YOU UNDERSTAND?? ‼️‼️
Mar 28, 2024
Just the smoothest shit of all time, cool delivery reminiscent of slick Rick, clever lines really just sounds like he’s having so much fun, great music
Mar 4, 2024
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While Hip-Hop aficionados laud Yasiin Bey (aka Mos Def) as one of the most talented MCs the genre has ever seen, Bey has seen little appreciation among PEOPLE I KNOW IN REAL LIFE. I chose to EXCLAIM that because I know that Mos Def still remains firmly ingrained in the minds of many people to this day; however, for as much critical and fan attention as this man gets, I simply do not think it is enough!
Why am I bouncing on Bey’s balls so brazenly? There’s not many albums that I consider to be genuine 10/10s. Many come close, but the weird little Anton Ego goblin inside of my head who tells me that everything in the entire world is garbage always has something to bring up that often ends up in whatever album I’m listening to falling short of the fabled Ratatouille Realm.
And then there was Black on Both Sides.
Almost everyone I’ve met that has listened to this album in full has great things to say about it. So many back-to-back bangers that you’d think you were watching Human Centipede. Fresh production combined with witty lyricism and more flows than a leaky diaper make this album truly one of a kind. Actually, I suppose every album is truly one of a kind so this doesn’t really mean anything. How about I just say that this album is a masterclass in Hip-Hop as a poetic art form? Delivering powerful political messages in a way that doesn’t bore the listener or feel overly preachy is always a difficult task, but Bey steps up to plate and knocks that shit into the stratosphere. It’s not just stuffy politics either; Mos Def knows how to have fun. It’s rare to see such a blend of characteristics in one rapper, especially during a time in which many Hip-Hop artists drew from a limited pool of subject material and remained confined to the styles of their predecessors (aside from notable mavericks such as Kanye West and MF DOOM).
If you call yourself a Hip-Hop enjoyer or just want to find a new album to listen to, please consider checking out Black on Both Sides by Mos Def.
Jan 27, 2025
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blessing in disguise. if u arent pissing them off u arent doing it right!
not worth acting like a fool cuz u wanna be liked. you’ll find your people when u live in authenticity. everything in alignment!! trust!!!
Oct 24, 2024
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good for ur brain and u can seem cool and mysterious when someone asks if youve seen the newest trend.
ive been off the stuff two years… it might have permanently damaged my brain… but im free!! 🦅
Nov 21, 2024
I’m making the kind of deals diplomats can only dream of on this goddamn game. They need to hire me at the UN to negotiate US-N Korea relations the way I’m bargaining between kpop and hiphop fandoms.
Game is called Soundmap. Add me as a friend! 🗣️
Mar 7, 2025