The Corner (song)
2005 single by Common / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"The Corner" is the second single released by rapper Common on his sixth album, Be. It features a chorus and production by Kanye West as well as spoken word lyrics by The Last Poets. The song's lyrics deal with street corners in poor neighborhoods. The song's beat contains samples from "You Make the Sun Shine" by The Temprees and "What It Is" by The Temptations. Because of the song's gritty sound, some fans considered it to be a return to Common's Resurrection days.[1] A music video directed by Kanye West was made for "The Corner."
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"The Corner" | ||||
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Single by Common featuring Kanye West and The Last Poets | ||||
from the album Be | ||||
Released | March 1, 2005 | |||
Recorded | Sony Music Studios, New York, NY | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 3:45 | |||
Label | GOOD Music, Geffen | |||
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Producer(s) | Kanye West | |||
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