Released 10 years ago
In Common
Alicia Keys · 2016
3 min · 1 track · contemporary R&B
A vibrant blend of soulful melodies and contemporary grooves, reflecting inner strength and unity amidst personal struggles.
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In Common — As the lead single, this track encapsulates the album's themes of vulnerability and shared experiences, blending soulful vocals with a modern beat that appeals to diverse listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The song combines strong melodies with engaging production, making it both memorable and impactful.
What we noticed
- The song features a steady mid-tempo beat with layered vocal harmonies that build throughout the track.
- Alicia Keys alternates between singing and spoken word sections, creating a dynamic contrast in delivery.
- The arrangement includes a prominent bass line and rhythmic claps that drive the groove forward.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid single that showcases her sound but isn't a major career milestone.
- Themes
- shared struggles· personal evolution
- Moods
- Introspective· Chill
- Career context
- By the time Alicia Keys released 'In Common' in January 2016, she was already an established artist with multiple Grammy Awards. This single marked her return to music after a hiatus since her 2012 album 'Girl on Fire', showcasing her evolution as an artist and her willingness to explore new sounds in contemporary R&B.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Legend· H.E.R.· Anderson .Paak
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In Common 3:29
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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