One Day It’ll All Make Sense — Common

A somber yet hopeful meditation on growing up and finding meaning in the urban landscape.

Tracklist · 17 Tracks

Introspective

1:37

Invocation

2:14

Real Nigga Quotes

5:25

Retrospect for Life

6:23

Gettin’ Down at the Amphitheater

5:18

Food for Funk

4:11

G.O.D. (Gaining One’s Definition)

4:48

My City

5:08

Hungry

2:34

All Night Long

7:36

Stolen Moments, Part I

2:02

Stolen Moments, Part II

2:57

1’2 Many…

3:12

Stolen Moments, Part III (intro/outro)

3:14

Making a Name for Ourselves

4:53

Reminding Me (of Sef)

4:55

Pop’s Rap, Part II / Fatherhood

3:49

Moments Worth Listening For

The heavy, emotional weight of the Lauryn Hill collaboration on track 4 as they discuss the complexities of unplanned parenthood.

The transition into the third part of the Stolen Moments trilogy where the jazz influence becomes a physical presence.

The closing wisdom of Pop's Rap where the empty studio atmosphere makes the father-son connection feel hauntingly intimate.

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