{"product_id":"mos-def-black-on-both-sides-gold-sales-plaque-rawkus-records","title":"Mos Def Black on Both Sides Gold Sales Plaque (Rawkus Records)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn official gold sales award for \u003cem\u003eBlack on Both Sides\u003c\/em\u003e, the debut album by Mos Def, released via Rawkus Records in 1999, widely regarded as one of the defining hip-hop records of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented in a classic framed format, the plaque features the album artwork alongside a gold disc and engraved plate recognising the commercial success of the release. \u003cem\u003eBlack on Both Sides\u003c\/em\u003e marked a pivotal moment in late-90s hip-hop, bridging underground credibility with broader cultural impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example was owned by music writer and DJ Oliver Wang (O-Dub), a respected voice in hip-hop, adding a layer of cultural context to the piece beyond its original presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Official gold sales plaque for \u003cem\u003eBlack on Both Sides\u003c\/em\u003e (Rawkus Records)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Features album artwork, gold disc, and engraved presentation plate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Framed display piece\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Previously owned by music journalist Oliver Wang (O-Dub)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollectibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvenance: From the collection of Oliver Wang (O-Dub)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRarity: Official label-issued award plaques are produced in limited numbers and seldom enter the market\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistoric Context: Tied to Black on Both Sides — a landmark release in late-90s hip-hop and a defining record in the Rawkus era\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Poetics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54082879127881,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9992\/files\/MOSDEF_-14_28b49b36-6e19-410a-bf0b-d90597320dc8.png?v=1774452248","url":"https:\/\/waxpoetics.com\/products\/mos-def-black-on-both-sides-gold-sales-plaque-rawkus-records","provider":"Wax Poetics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}