25th Anniversary of Common's Like Water for Chocolate
11 April - 50 minsThis year marks the 25th anniversary of socially conscious rapper Common's pivotal album Like Water for Chocolate. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Like Water for Chocolate including an interview with Common from the year 2000.
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Featured Songs:
Common, "Time Travelin' (A Tribute to Fela)," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000
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