Hip-Hop Classic #20: Common - The Light (Chosen by Georgia LA of SBTV)

'The Light' is the Grammy-nominated second single from Common's fourth studio album, Like Water For Chocolate, which was released in 2000 on MCA Records. The track is produced by the late J Dilla, and features keyboards performed by fellow Soulquarian, James Poyser - it also samples 'Open Your Eyes' by Bobby Caldwell and drums from 'You're Getting A Little Too Smart' by The Detroit Emeralds.

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Hip-Hop Classic #13: Common - Thelonius (Feat. Slum Village) (Chosen by Kola Bello)

'Thelonius' is a track taken from Common's fourth studio album, Like Water For Chocolate, which was released in 2000 on MCA Records. The track features Detroit Hip-Hop group Slum Village and is produced by the late great SV member J Dilla (?uestlove isn't credited, but he produced the opening melody), who was the executive producer of the album along with ?uestlove & James Poyser (Soulquarians) - not many people know this, but Dilla lifted a sample from Vulcan Mind Probe by the incredible George Duke for this song.

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