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Resurrection

Common · 1994

54 min · 15 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · rapping

A mosaic of introspective lyricism layered over jazzy beats and soulful samples that redefine hip-hop's narrative scope.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective lyrical exploration
  • thought-provoking storytelling journeys
  • layered, rich sonic landscapes
  • reflective late-night listening
  • steady, immersive narrative flow

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 3, 1994, 'Resurrection' was Common's second studio album, following his debut 'Can I Borrow a Dollar?' in 1992. By this point, he was transitioning from his initial party rap style to a more conscious and reflective approach, solidifying his place in the alternative hip-hop movement.
Stylistic neighbors
Q-Tip· Anderson .Paak· Erykah Badu

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Resurrection 3:48
  • 2 I Used to Love H.E.R. 4:39
  • 3 Watermelon 2:39
  • 4 Book of Life 5:06
  • 5 In My Own World (Check the Method) 3:33
  • 6 Another Wasted Nite With… 1:03
  • 7 Nuthin’ to Do 5:20
  • 8 Communism 2:17
  • 9 WMOE 0:34
  • 10 Thisisme 4:55
  • 11 Orange Pineapple Juice 3:28
  • 12 Chapter 13 (Rich Man vs. Poor Man) 5:24
  • 13 Maintaining 3:50
  • 14 Sum Shit I Wrote 4:31
  • 15 Pop’s Rap 3:22

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