Produced by Branford Marsalis and Frank McComb, this is one of those cds you listen to over and over again. I would not recommend anyone to look past this cd for a cd by an artist who might be more popular. You will miss something great indeed. Common is one of those rappers who should first be recognized as a rap artist. There is a difference.
Rappers just throw a bunch of words together.
Rap Artist think about the words they use and they use them in an articulate manner in which all listeners can understand and appreciate. On this cd, as with all of his others, Common expresses the need for unification though positive education and such. Okay, so it's on a gospel label, but this cd is waaaaaaay beyond categorization. This artist is waaaaay beyond categorization. Nicole C. Mullen performed recently at an invitation only showcase in New York for a few elite select number of retailers from around the country.