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The Light

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100
Based on 1 review
User Score
97
Based on 59 ratings
2000 Rank: #7

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July 18, 2000 / Release Date
Single / Format
MCA, Universal / Label
Boom Bap, Conscious Hip Hop
Jazz Rap
,
Neo-Soul
,
Hip Hop Soul
 / Genre
J Dilla / Producer
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MyNameIsLuca
MyNameIsLuca
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Stop sleeping on Common! Listen to like water for chocolate! It’s better than Be! Thanks.

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J dilla!!!!!!

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AnthonyBourdno
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beautiful

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