Like Water for Chocolate (Common)

There is a small sticker saying "THE FIRST MUST-HAVE HIPHOP ALBUM OF 2000". And I think that beautiful and sad cover photo probably express the theme of segregation and there is note being writen "1956 ALABAMA COUTESY OF Mr.GODON PARKS".But if the word of "chocolate" means black and their soul and the word of "water" means important thing to live, I think this title of "Like Water for chocolate" means important thing for their soul,as it were the rhyme of Common Sence. The beautiful mother and cute children with white dress are drinking the water of their soul. Miles Davis released "doo-bop" on 1991 and he introduced rap music in the world,at the same year Common made his debut. After that he released "Can I Borrow A Dollar?" on 1993,and next year he released "Resurrection". On 1997 he released "One Day It'll All Make Sense" and he became famous. After three years of his getting fame of rapper,"Like Water for Chocolate" was released on 2000. This Album was produced by THE SOUL QUARIA... Read more

Wow is all i could say when listening to this album. Im sad to say my first Common album was Finding Forever, so when i heard this i was shocked to hear the subject matter on depth on this album. A Song For Assata well bring a tear to your eye if you really listen to this song, its quit moving. I heard it a few times not really listening, but i was reading the lyrics and that's when it really hit me. I wish Common would go back to this type of hip hop. The light is a nice laid back song, i love to play this and the ladies love it as well (just the mature ones). With Jay Dee on the board you can never go wrong. Cold Blooded it a personal favorite and who could forget The 6th Sense, which is the reason i picked this album up. Payback Is A Grandmother is a dope story telling track, i like it because it reminds me of a past event that happened to my family. Make sure you check out this album, classic is all i can really say. Top 5 Favorites A Song For Assata The 6th Sense The Light... Read more

Common's been a force throughout his career, always providing a much-needed dose of artistic relevance to the masses. Beginning in 1991 as Chicago's answer to the Native Tongues, Common Sense went on to release 1994's classic Resurrection and continued with a string of excellent albums, including 2000's "Like Water for Chocolate." Always evolving as a musician, Common watched his artistic alternative rap buddies Talib Kweli, Mos Def, and the Roots find success at the turn of the century, making the time right commercially for a breakthrough. From the ingenious title and cover to the wondrous lyrical content and musical brilliance, Common's fourth album and first for a major label is a creative masterpiece. Everything about this album just clicks for me. It's incredibly fresh and one of the most artistically creative albums I've heard. However, it sustains an accessible appeal because it's not overly indulgent or experimental. The album's setup is effective because it's not formulaic... Read more

This record has something for everyone. It is an absolute achievement in the Genre of Hip-hop. Common is constantly on point and relevant in his syllable twisting rhymes. Most of the production is done by the late great Jay Dee (aka J Dilla). If you're just learning about Jay now, this might be the best place to start, he helped make so many artists into what they are today. This was Common's breakout record, after small successes of the past, Commmon emerged with "The Light" becoming one of the all-time defining moments of real Hip-hop. If you're an aspiring producer I urge you to acquire "open you're eyes" by bobby cladwell and try to figure out how Jay chopped the samples the way he did, you'll be amazed. Common's flow is so tight, and the beats are so fresh that you will wonder why the game changed. Another track that stands out is called "The Sixth Sense" produced by primo. This is my second favorite Common/Premier Collab after One-Nine-Nine-Nine. If you haven't heard that ... Read more

Big fan of Finding Forever so decided to buy this album and was not disappointed! Still listening but loving every minute!!!

i love this cd

I love Common.He has great stuff.On #7,he even quizzes people on life's unanswered questions.For example:"why do you need ID to get ID".My favorite song on this CD is "Aphrodisiac".

I GIVE HIM FIVE STARS FOR NOT ONLY LOOKING GOOD BUT HIS MUSIC IS LIKE NO OTHER. LOV-YA COMMON CHI-TOWNS BIGGEST FAN

It's an okay album, but I wouldn't rush out to buy it.The first 5 songs are good, number 7 is funny, and the songs with D'angelo and Bilal are cool, but borrow it from a friend before you get it