In 1999, Mos Def (now Yasiin Bey) was one year removed from Black Star's "Mos Def & Talib Kweli are Black Star," and he didn't disappoint when tasked with carrying an album on his own. His debut offering is one of hip-hop's stand-out efforts.
Nominated by Have Hope
Ratings
Tosin: 10/10
Have Hope: 9/10
Daniel: 9/10
Total: 28/30

In 1999, Mos Def (now Yasiin Bey) was one year removed from Black Star's "Mos Def & Talib Kweli are Black Star," and he didn't disappoint when tasked with carrying an album on his own. His debut offering is one of hip-hop's stand-out efforts. Nominated by Have Hope Ratings Tosin: 10/10 Have Hope: 9/10 Daniel: 9/10 Total: 28/30

In 1999, Mos Def (now Yasiin Bey) was one year removed from Black Star's "Mos Def &amp; Talib Kweli are Black Star," and he didn't disappoint when tasked with carrying an album on his own. His debut offering is one of hip-hop's stand-out efforts.
Nominated by Have Hope
Ratings
Tosin: 10/10
Have Hope: 9/10
Daniel: 9/10
Total: 28/30

04 | Mos Def | Black on Both Sides (1999)

Have Hope, Daniel, and Tosin break down esteemed albums, and determine (if they are) what makes them "classic."

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04 | Mos Def | Black on Both Sides (1999)

04 | Mos Def | Black on Both Sides (1999)