Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) pronounces Black on Each Sides 20th anniversary exhibits

It’s been twenty years since Yasiin Bey, recognized then as Mos Def, launched his debut solo report, Black on Each Sides. Now, in celebration, the prolific hip-hop artist will carry out the album in full at a pair of live shows this fall.

First up is a gig on the Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley on October 25th. Becoming a member of Bey shall be Erykah Badu, Busta Rhymes, and Slick Rick, with extra shock visitors promised.

Then, on November third, Bey will carry out at New York’s Brooklyn Metal. Camp Lo is the one different act on the invoice, however contemplating Brooklyn is Bey’s hometown, followers will certainly be anticipating some unannounced additions.

By the point Black on Each Sides was launched, Bey had already constructed a powerful title for himself, having teamed with Talib Kweli for his or her Black Star undertaking and collaborated with artists like De La Soul. Expectations have been excessive for his first solo providing, they usually have been met when the album peaked at No. 25 and went Gold inside 4 months of launch. Black on Each Sides featured many well-known visitors, together with Kweli, Busta, and Q-Tip — which solely provides to the potential for shock appearances on the upcoming live shows.

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Tickets for the Brooklyn present go on sale this Friday. West Coasters will even have a possibility to see Yasiin Bey dwell when he takes half in Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival on November Ninth-10th. Test for tickets to all his upcoming gigs right here.

Whilst you watch for the dwell factor, revisit the traditional BOBS single “Ms. Fats Booty” beneath.