Go
Common
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10 facts about this song
GENRE CLASSIFICATION"Go" is classified as a hip-hop track, a genre wherein Common has excelled throughout his long musical career.
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ALBUM RELEASEThe song "Go" is from Common’s 2005 album "Be". The album was highly acclaimed and marks one of the highest points in Common's career.
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COLLABORATIONThe song was produced by Kanye West, one of hip-hop's most influential figures. Kanye West also contributes vocals in the chorus of the song.
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COMMERCIAL SUCCESS"Go" reached number 79 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Common's few tracks to make an appearance on the charts.
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MUSIC VIDEOThe music video of the song "Go" features model and actress Kerry Washington.
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LYRIC INSPIRATION"Go" is reportedly inspired by a romantic relationship with singer Erykah Badu, with whom Common had a relationship around the time the song was released.
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CRITICAL RECEPTIONThe song received positive reviews from music critics, praising its lyrical content and the production of Kanye West.
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SAMPLE USAGEThe song features samples from the late soul singer Bobby Caldwell's "Open Your Eyes", which Kanye West has used in several of his tracks.
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THEMEThe song often gets credit for its mature and respectful portrayal of adult relationships, a theme that is not often explored in mainstream hip-hop.
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CULTURAL IMPACTCommon performed "Go" on The Chappelle Show, a popular comedy television series in the mid-2000s, further increasing the song's popularity and cultural impact.
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