The title is a reference to the Black Star Line, a shipping company founded by Pan-Africanist Marcus Garvey. The album deals with modern-day issues, philosophies and life in Brooklyn.
Black on Both Sides was the debut album of Mos Def,. The album features an emphasis on live instrumentation and socially conscious lyrics and has features from Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes and Talib Kweli.
Ships 9/16/25 - Slug's lyrics blend memories with present-day reality, reflecting on the quiet revelations found in daily life, family habits, and overlooked moments.
Third album from A Tribe Called Quest, Midnight Marauders pairs warm, jazz-tinged beats with Q-Tip and Phife Dawg's signature interplay; includes 'Award Tour' and 'Electric Relaxation.' CD.