Common – Like Water For Chocolate

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Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 2000, Hip Hop, Conscious Hip Hop, Chicago, ILMatrix #: 088 111 970-1Condition: EX, sounds great, some marks Cultural Facts: Scene Ecology: Tied to the So ulquarians era—artists pooling musicians and studio time around New York sessions. Studio Lore: Built with J Dilla and Roots-affiliated players/producers in the room, blurring “band” and “rap album” roles. Personal Struggle: He’s spoken about being raised mostly by his mother, with his pro-ball father often absent—family distance as a core pressure point. 3/7/2026 CC Show more