Thisisme Then: The Best of Common
Common · 2007
67 min · 15 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · rapping
A reflective journey through jazz-infused beats and poignant lyricism that defines a conscious hip-hop era.
Why this album works
- Best for
- reflective journeys through memories steady pacing with thoughtful lyrics poignant moments for introspection
- Context
- When 'Thisisme Then' was released in 2007, Common was enjoying a resurgence following his critically acclaimed album 'Be' (2005), which brought him mainstream recognition. This compilation marked a pivotal moment, showcasing his evolution from underground rapper to a prominent figure in the alternative hip-hop scene.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, hip-hop, rapping
Thisisme Then: The Best of Common is an album by Common, released in 2007. A reflective journey through jazz-infused beats and poignant lyricism that defines a conscious hip-hop era. This compilation album serves as a retrospective of Common's influential career, featuring hits that have shaped conscious hip-hop. It includes tracks that have received critical acclaim and commercial success, cementing Common's status in the genre and contributing to the broader narrative of hip-hop's artistic depth during the 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Thisisme Then: The Best of Common sound like?
A reflective journey through jazz-infused beats and poignant lyricism that defines a conscious hip-hop era. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop.
What makes Thisisme Then: The Best of Common by Common notable?
This compilation album serves as a retrospective of Common's influential career, featuring hits that have shaped conscious hip-hop. It includes tracks that have received critical acclaim and commercial success, cementing Common's status in the genre and contributing to the broader narrative of hip-hop's artistic depth during the 2000s. When 'Thisisme Then' was released in 2007, Common was enjoying a resurgence following his critically acclaimed album 'Be' (2005), which brought him mainstream recognition. This compilation marked a pivotal moment, showcasing his evolution from underground rapper to a prominent figure in the alternative hip-hop scene.
Who is Thisisme Then: The Best of Common for?
Thisisme Then: The Best of Common works well if you're into reflective journeys through memories, steady pacing with thoughtful lyrics and poignant moments for introspection.
How many songs are on Thisisme Then: The Best of Common?
Thisisme Then: The Best of Common has 15 tracks, running approximately 67 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Take It EZ 4:10
- 2 Breaker 1/9 4:03
- 3 Soul by the Pound 4:21
- 4 Charms Alarm 4:31
- 5 Heidi Hoe 4:31
- 6 I Used to Love H.E.R. Standout 4:40
- 7 Book of Life 5:06
- 8 Resurrection Standout 3:48
- 9 Thisisme 4:55
- 10 Retrospect for Life Standout 5:24
- 11 Reminding Me (of Sef) 4:56
- 12 All Night Long 5:48
- 13 G.O.D. (Gaining One's Definition) 4:48
- 14 Stolen Moments, Part III 2:32
- 15 High Expectations 4:15
Release Date
January 1, 2007
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
67 min 54 sec
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