Geto Heaven Remix T.S.O.I. (The Sound of Illadelph)

"Geto Heaven Remix T.S.O.I. (The Sound of Illadelph)" is the third single from rapper Common's 2000 album Like Water for Chocolate. It features Macy Gray and was produced by Questlove and James Poyser, both of whom are members of the Soulquarians. Its title is a reference to MFSB's 1974 "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)"; it contains positive lyrics that are pro-woman and slightly religious. It is featured on the alternate release of Like Water for Chocolate, but on the original pressing, a song named "Geto Heaven Part 2" is found instead. "Geto Heaven Part 2" features D'Angelo and was originally intended to be on the latter's 2000 album Voodoo.[1][2] The remix reached number sixty-one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. A music video directed by Nzingha Stewart was made for the remix.

"Geto Heaven Remix T.S.O.I. (The Sound of Illadelph)"
Single by Common featuring Macy Gray
from the album Like Water for Chocolate (alternate edition)
Released	April 16, 2001
Recorded	Electric Lady Studios (New York City, New York)
Genre	Hip hop
Length	5:18
Label	MCA
Songwriter(s)	Lonnie Lynn, Ahmir Thompson, James Poyser
Producer(s)	Soulquarians
Common singles chronology
"The Light" (2000) "Geto Heaven Remix T.S.O.I. (The Sound of Illadelph)" (2001) "While I'm Dancin'" (2002)
Macy Gray singles chronology
"Demons" (2001) "Geto Heaven Remix T.S.O.I. (The Sound of Illadelph)" (2001) "Request Line" (2001)

Track listings and formats

CD single

1. "Geto Heaven Remix T.S.O.I. (The Sound of Illadelph)" (Radio Edit)
2. "Geto Heaven Remix T.S.O.I. (The Sound of Illadelph)" (Extended Mix)
3. "Geto Heaven Remix T.S.O.I. (The Sound of Illadelph)" (Brooklyn Funk Remix)
4. "Geto Heaven Remix T.S.O.I. (The Sound of Illadelph)" (Video)

12" single

• Side A:

1. "Geto Heaven Remix T.S.O.I. (The Sound of Illadelph)" (Extended Radio Edit) – 4:21
2. "Geto Heaven Remix T.S.O.I. (The Sound of Illadelph)" (Radio Edit) – 4:02

• Side B:

1. "Geto Heaven Remix T.S.O.I. (The Sound of Illadelph)" (Instrumental) – 5:24
2. "Geto Heaven Remix T.S.O.I. (The Sound of Illadelph)" (Acappella) – 5:26

Charts

Chart (2001)	Peak position
UK Singles Chart[3]	48
UK R&B Singles Chart	11
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[4]	61

References

1. DeRogatis, Jim (February 5, 2006). "Just plain Common sense". JimDero.com. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
2. Thompson, Ahmir. "D'Angelo – Voodoo". Okayplayer. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
3. "The Official Charts Company – Common Featuring Macy Gray – Geto Heaven". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2008-03-21.
4. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 12, 2014. Retrieved 2008-03-21.

See also

• List of Common songs