One of the most versatile artists of his time, Yasiin Bey has become an international sensation in theater, film, television, and the music industry.

Mos Def‘s landmark solo debut, Black on Both Sides, turns 20 in October and still sounds great, featuring appearances from Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes and his Black Star partner Talib Kweli, and killer production by DJ Premiere, ATCQ’s Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Diamond D, The Beatnuts’ Psycho Les, 88-Keys and more. If you haven’t given it a spin recently, do that and watch videos for singles “Umi Says” and “Mrs. Fat Booty.”