The 6th Sense

Common, Bilal

About The 6th Sense

For the 1999 M. Night Shyamalan film, see The Sixth Sense."The 6th Sense" is the first single from Common's 2000 album Like Water for Chocolate and is a b-side of "The Light." It is produced by DJ Premier making it the only song on Common's 2000 album not produced by a member of the Soulquarians. It features Premier's trademark chorus with scratched samples; the samples are from "Memories Are Here to Stay" by The Intruders and "Allustrious" by Mobb Deep. The chorus also features singing by neo-soul artist Bilal. The song's lyrics discuss afrocentricity, hip hop culture and various social issues. "The 6th Sense" begins with an introduction in which Common states "the revolution will not be televised, the revolution is here" referencing the famous Gil-Scott Heron song named "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised." A music video directed by Andrew Dosunmu was made for "The 6th Sense." The video features Common rapping in a stationary car alongside Bilal, while chaos ensues outside of the car. 


Year:
2000
5:18
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The revolution will not be televised
The revolution is here
Yeah, it's Common Sense, with DJ Premier
We gonna help y'all see clear
It's real hip-hop music, from the soul, y'all
Yeah, check it, yo

The perseverance of a rebel I drop heavier levels
It's unseen or heard, a king with words
Can't knock the hustle, but I've seen street dreams deferred
Dark spots in my mind where the scene occurred
Some say I'm too deep, I'm in too deep to sleep
Through me, Muhammad will forever speak
Greet brothers with handshakes in ghetto landscapes
Where a man is determined by how much a man make
Cop Cognacs and spit old raps with young cats
With cigarettes in their ear, niggerish they appear
Under the Fubu is a guru, that's untapped
Want to be in the rap race but ain't ran one lap
Ran so far from the streets that you can't come back
You tripping with nowhere to unpack, forgot that

In front of two-inch glass and Arabs I order fries
Inspiration when I write, I see my daughter's eyes
I'm the truth, across the table from corporate lies
Immortalized by the realness I bring to it
If revolution had a movie I'd be theme music
My music, you either fight, f*ck, or dream to it
My life is one big rhyme, I try to scheme through it
Through my shell, never knew what the divine would bring to it
I'd be lying if I said I didn't want millions
More than money saved, I want to save children
Dealing with alcoholism and afrocentricity
A complex man drawn off of simplicity
Reality is frisking me
This industry will make you lose intensity
The Common Sense in me remembers the basement
I'm Morpheus in this hip-hop Matrix, exposing fake shit

Some days I take the L to gel with the real world
Got on at 87th, stopped by this little girl
She recited raps, I forgot where they was from
In 'em, she was saying how she made brothers cum
I start thinking, how many souls hip-hop has affected
How many dead folks this art resurrected
How many nations this culture connected
Who am I to judge one's perspective?
Though some of that shit y'all pop true it, I ain't relating
If I don't like it, I don't like it, that don't mean that I'm hating
I just want to innovate and stimulate minds
Travel the world and penetrate the times
Escape through rhythms in search of peace and wisdom
Raps are smoke signals letting the streets know I'm with 'em
For now I appreciate this moment in time
Ball players and actors be knowing my rhymes, it's like

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Common

Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. (born March 13, 1972), better known by his stage name Common (formerly Common Sense), is an American rapper and actor. more »

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Written by: ALBERT JOHNSON, LONNIE RASHID LYNN, CHRISTOPHER E MARTIN, KEJUAN WALIEK MUCHITA, BILAL S OLIVER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Record Label
"The 6th Sense" is a song by American rapper Common under MCA and Universal Records.
Production
This song was produced by DJ Premier, a legendary figure in the hip-hop industry who has previously worked with artists like Kanye West and Jay-Z.
Album Appearance
The track is from Common's critically acclaimed fourth studio album, "Like Water for Chocolate," released in 2000.
Genre
The song, like the rest of Common's repertoire, falls under the hip-hop genre but incorporates elements of jazz and soul music.
Song Purpose
"The 6th Sense" is known for its socially conscious theme. Common is renowned for using music as a platform to discuss social issues, and this song is no exception.
Collaboration
The song features American Rapper Bilal, who contributed to the vocals of the track.
Chart Performance
Despite not charting on the Billboard Hot 100, "The 6th Sense" peaked at number 87 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Critical Reception
The song was well-received by critics. It was praised for its lyrical richness and the smooth, jazz-infused beat.
Music Video
The music video for "The 6th Sense" features Common rapping in a variety of urban settings, showcasing his hometown of Chicago.
Cover Art
The cover art for "The 6th Sense" is relatively minimalist, featuring a black background with the title of the song written in a stylized, ochre-yellow font.
Influence
The song is considered a hip-hop classic and has been an influence for many aspiring rappers due to its sheer lyrical prowess and socially conscious theme.
Live Performance
Common has performed "The 6th Sense" live at various concerts and music festivals, and the song often receives a strong response from audiences.

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