The origins of early Common, where rough flow and bouncy beats intertwine.
This track captures the street vibe of Chicago, combining light-hearted samples with humorous rap to capture the atmosphere of the early '90s.
Common creates a humorous flow over a light jazz sample. "Breaker 1/9" has the raw energy of their debut, while their unique sense of rhythm and freedom in the lyrics shines through. The production makes use of the lo-fi feel unique to early hip-hop, with a vivid balance between samples and beats. Known as an important song that laid the foundation for Chicago hip-hop, the prototype of the narrative style that would be seen in their later works can already be seen here. A great album that combines the gritty yet light-hearted nature of '90s US hip-hop.
