The poetics of hip-hop where intelligence and passion intersect
An important work from the early days of Common's career, where his sincere lyrics resonate with sophisticated jazzy beats.
While maintaining the hardline stance of the scene at the time, the album pursues a more introspective and musical depth. Featuring excellent interplay with a star-studded cast including Lauryn Hill, this ambitious work elevates the artistic quality of hip-hop.
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A:
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1)
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Introspective
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2)
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Invocation
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3)
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Real Nigga Quotes
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4)
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Retrospect For Life
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B:
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1)
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Gettin' Down At The Amphitheater
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2)
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Food For Funk
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3)
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G.O.D. (Gaining One's Definition)
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4)
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My City
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C:
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1)
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Hungry
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2)
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All Night Long
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3)
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Stolen Moments Pt. I
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4)
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Stolen Moments Pt. II
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D:
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1)
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1'2 Many...
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2)
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Stolen Moments Pt. III Intro/Outro
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3)
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Making A Name For Ourselves
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4)
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Reminding Me (Of Sef)
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5)
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Pop's Rap Part 2/ Fatherhood
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Executive-Producer - Common
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Producer - James Poyser (A4)
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Scratches [Cuts] - Mista Sinista (A2, A3, B1, B2, C1, C3, D1 to D3)
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Producer - The Roots (C2)
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Producer - Karriem "Mad Rhythm" Riggins
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Producer - No I.D. (A1, A2, A4 to B3, C1, C3, C4, D2, D3)
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Producer - Dug Infinite (A3, D1)
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Mixed By - Warren Riker (A4)
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Recorded By - Warren Riker (A4, D3)
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Mixed By - Troy Hightower (A1 to A3, B1 to D2, D4)
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Recorded By - Troy Hightower (A1, B1, D4)
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Producer - Spike Rebel (B3, B4)
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Producer - Ynot (D4)
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Mastered By - Tom Coyne
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Recorded By - Jim Godsey (A2, B2, C1)
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Recorded By - Brian Jensen (A3, B3, B4, C3, C4, D2)
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Executive-Producer - Derek Dudley
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Management - Derek Dudley
