Resurrection (Common song)

"Resurrection" is the second single from rapper Common Sense's 1994 album Resurrection. Its piano-led beat, produced by No I.D., contains samples from "The Signs Pt. II" by David Axelrod, "Dolphin Dance" by Ahmad Jamal, "Sorcerer of Isis" by Power of Zeus, "Ice" by Spirit and both "Why Can't People Be Colors Too?" and "Help Is on the Way" by The Whatnauts. The song contains free-associative lyrics by Common and scratches by DJ Mista Sinista that "blend harmoniously with the jazzy melody."[1] Nick Quested directed the "Resurrection" music video.

"Resurrection"
Single by Common Sense
from the album Resurrection
B-side"Chapter 13"
ReleasedApril 4, 1995
Recorded1994
GenreHip hop, jazz rap
Length3:47
LabelRelativity Records
Songwriter(s)Lonnie Lynn, No I.D.
Producer(s)No I.D.
Common Sense singles chronology
"I Used to Love H.E.R."
(1994)
"Resurrection"
(1995)
"The Bitch in Yoo"
(1996)

Track listing

A-side

  1. "Resurrection '95 (Clean)" (4:00)
  2. "Resurrection (Extra P. Remix) (Clean)" (4:09)
  3. "Resurrection (Large Professor Remix) (Clean)" (4:06)
  4. "Resurrection '95 (A cappella version)" (3:20)

B-side

  1. "Resurrection '95 (Instrumental)" (4:00)
  2. "Resurrection (Extra P. Instrumental)" (4:12)
  3. "Resurrection (Large Professor Instrumental)" (4:06)
  4. "Chapter 13 (Clean)" (5:41)

Chart positions

Chart (1994)Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles2
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks88
U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Singles22

See also

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