Produced by No I.D. and DJ Premier, "Like Water for Chocolate" was named after the 1958 novel by Mexican author Laura Esquivel. The album's title was inspired by the novel's themes of love, family, and tradition, which resonated deeply with Common's own experiences growing up in Chicago.
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In an era of "fast-food" music, Like Water for Chocolate is a five-course meal. It bridges the gap between the boom-bap of the 90s and the experimental soul of the 2000s. It’s an album that demands to be heard from start to finish—which is why so many collectors still seek out the full high-quality version for their digital libraries. Produced by No I
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—a neo-soul and hip-hop collective including Questlove, J Dilla, D'Angelo, and James Poyser—who provided the album's signature organic, jazz-inflected production. Production & Themes Production