Friday, August 10, 2007

Finding Forever - Common
by Daniel Michael Alleva


Finding Forever is the seventh album from Chicago rapper Common. Over well-crafted tracks from the likes of Kanye West and the late J Dilla, Common elevates his flow to ear-pleasing levels by serving it with his signature balance of socially conscious and deeply personal lyrics. In addition to mic contributions from West, Finding Forever also features guest spots from Lilly Allen, and most notably, D'Angelo. The album is the first release from the Midwest legend to reach the top of The Billboard 200.