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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