In Common

Last updated
"In Common"
Alicia-keys-in-common-.jpg
Single by Alicia Keys
from the album Here
ReleasedMay 4, 2016 (2016-05-04)
Genre
Length3:29
Label RCA
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Illangelo
Alicia Keys singles chronology
"28 Thousand Days"
(2015)
"In Common"
(2016)
"Back to Life"
(2016)
Music video
"In Common" on YouTube

"In Common" is a song by American singer and songwriter Alicia Keys from her sixth studio album, Here . The song was written by Keys, Illangelo, Billy Walsh and Taylor Parks, and produced by Illangelo. It is a departure from her R&B sound, having a tropical music and dancehall sound, with Latin beat, Afrobeat instrumental, collage of electronic beats, tropicalia-infused rhythms and icy drum patterns as its main instrumentation. Keys uses a hushed tone throughout the song.

Contents

The song's accompanying music video was shot in black-and-white and released on May 20, 2016. It features Keys grooving on a fire escape alongside dancers of all ages and races. Keys gave the first televised performance of the track on Saturday Night Live and later at the UEFA Champions League Final. The song is solely available on the deluxe edition of Here.

Background and release

After the success of her fifth studio album, Girl on Fire (2012), Alicia Keys took a break and in 2014 announced she was expecting her second child with husband Swizz Beatz. In September 2014, Keys released "We Are Here", a song about social justice that at the time was announced as the lead-single of her upcoming sixth studio album by Billboard . [9] In the same year, Keys confirmed production by her husband, producer Swizz Beatz, and Pharrell Williams, revealing the album was almost done. [9] However, in July 2015, Keys released "28 Thousand Days", a song that she dedicated to her husband and that was released to Levi's ad campaign. [10] [11] In an interview for Vogue magazine, in late 2015, Keys revealed that the album would only be released in early 2016. [12] After teasing new music in April, [13] and performing it at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival in the same month, [14] the singer released "In Common" on May 4, 2016. It was simultaneously released to digital download on iTunes, Google Play and Amazon, [15] and streaming on Spotify, as well as YouTube. [16]

Composition

"In Common" was written by Alicia Keys, Carlo "Illangelo" Montagnese, Taylor Parks and Billy Walsh, and produced by Illangelo. [17] The song is heavily influenced by tropical music, [1] [2] as well as dancehall, [5] [6] [7] having a Latin beat. [1] It is also marked by clipped phrasing over a minimal beat [2] with trendy Caribbean vibes, [18] Afrobeat instrumental [19] and icy drum patterns. [20] The instrumentation also features collage of electronic beats and tropicalia-infused rhythms. [21] Its sounds were compared to Rihanna's "Work", Drake's "One Dance", as well as their duet on Drake's "Take Care" - songs heavily influenced by dancehall. [6] [22] Keys uses a hushed tone during the lines, "We used to talk 'til midnight/All those days that you stayed at my house/We were just passing the time/When we were young and we ain't had no vows." [1] A writer of the website American Top 40 compared her vocal styling to that of Dawn Richard. [22] During the chorus, she sings: "If you could love somebody like me, you must be messed up too." [2] Lyrically, "In Common" talks about the similarities between two lovers, with the lyrics "paint[ing] a picture of a couple who mirror one another in ways never before experienced with past lovers." [23]

Critical reception

Brittany Spanos of Rolling Stone called it a "hypnotic, catchy single." [2] A writer of Fact described it as a "chart-ready polish, hitting the sweet spot between Jamie xx's bass-heavy pop and the post-Popcaan trend for featherlight dancehall a la Bieber, Drake and Rihanna." [24] Jessica Goodman of Entertainment Weekly named it a "hazy and club-ready [track]." [25] Rachel Sonis of Idolator opined that the song is "subtle but infectious. It shows off the 35-year-old singer’s vocal restraint and still manages to keep things light and feisty." [8] Lewis Corner of Digital Spy was also positive, noting that it is "a pretty decent effort" [...] subtly infectious with its tropical electronics and buoyant beats." [26] Katie Rife of The A.V. Club praised its tropical vibe, saying that it "suggest[s] you’ll be hearing this song on outdoor patios and mall PAs alike this summer." [4] Rife also compared Keys to Rihanna and Ellie Goulding, [4] a sentiment echoed by Maeve McDermott of USA Today , who noted that "the singer's new look sounds good on her," calling it "a song clearly positioned for a big summer." [3] Jamieson Cox of The Verge labelled it "humid and subdued, and Keys turns in a vocal take that impresses with subtlety rather than firepower." [6] Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine was very positive, writing: "With its sensual, forward-minded production and more mature themes, the song recalls Keys's under-appreciated 2009 single 'Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart.'" [21]

Pitchfork would later list "In Common" on their ranking of the 100 best songs of 2016 at number 87: “If you follow Alicia Keys on Instagram, you already know she’s drawn to Nigerian pop acts like Wizkid and Davido, part of the ascendant Afrobeats sound. Part UK funky, part soca, part dancehall, part soda pop bubble, this Nigerian/Ghanaian hybrid became the sound of the year, so it made sense that Ms. Keys and producer Illangelo wove those vibrant tropical patterns into “In Common.” It's a rare, welcome instance of Keys moving out of her musical comfort zone and riding the humid groove, and she took it all the way to the DNC stage. It would have been easy enough to pair that genre's bubbling rhythm with a lyrical bauble, but Keys instead twists the love song trope of “opposites attract.” “If you could love somebody like me/You must be messed up too” simultaneously indicts and embraces the dysfunction, insecurity, and maddening laws of attraction that undergird modern love.” [27]

Music video

On May 20, 2016 Keys uploaded the music video for "In Common" on her YouTube and Vevo account. [28] The music video was directed by Pierre Debusschere and Keeley Gould. [29] The video of the single was shot in black-and-white and, as stated by Dylan Kickham of Entertainment Weekly, "[it] features various dancers freestyling contortionist body movements in front of a bare, grey backdrop, with only a few urban mainstays (a fire escape, a chain link fence, a fire hydrant) as props. As the video progresses into the song’s bridge, the dancers form into couples who embrace each other, echoing the song’s loving sentiments. Afterwards, the video erupts into an all-out dance party." [30] In a statement, Keys wrote about the video: "This video is about celebrating our individuality, and how in the brilliance of our uniqueness, the magic of it all is at the core, we are all the same. We want the same things. We all want to experience love, the freedom to be our truest selves, to love whomever we want and to be accepted and celebrated for all of our nuances and so called imperfections that make us, us." [30]

Live performances

"In Common" was performed for the first time at Tribeca Film Festival on April 21, 2016. [14] Keys performed the song for the first time live on television on Saturday Night Live episode of May 7, 2016, along with a new track, "Hallelujah". [31] For "In Common", she "delivered a simmering, sensual rendition of the song bolstered by a locked-in backing band," as described by Daniel Kreps of Rolling Stone . [32] Dennis Perkins of The A.V. Club added that she was "standing in silhouette at her piano on the darkened stage," while praising her "striking stage presence." [33] On May 17, 2016, Keys also appeared on The Voice finale to perform the track. [34] She performed the song at the UEFA Champions League Final in Milan on May 28, 2016. [25] She performed the song at BET Awards 2016 on June 26, 2016 and later at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 26, 2016. A remix of the song is performed alongside a cover Crystal Water’s Gypsy Woman as part of The Alicia + Keys World Tour. [35]

Track listings

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal. [17]

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [62] Gold500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

RegionDateFormatVersionLabelRef.
VariousMay 4, 2016 Digital download Original RCA Records [36]
United StatesMay 10, 2016 [63]
VariousMay 23, 2016Digital downloadJ Farell Remix [40]
United StatesMay 24, 2016 Rhythmic contemporary Original [64]
VariousJuly 1, 2016Digital downloadRemixes EP [37]
July 12, 2016 Kaskade remix [39]
Kaskade Radio Mix [38]
August 6, 2016ZEE Calvin Remix [41]

Related Research Articles

<i>The Diary of Alicia Keys</i> 2003 studio album by Alicia Keys

The Diary of Alicia Keys is the second studio album by American singer Alicia Keys. It was released on December 2, 2003, by J Records. The album was recorded at several recording studios, and production was handled primarily by Keys with contributions from Kanye West and Kerry Brothers Jr., who described it as "an R&B album".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Baby Boy (Beyoncé song)</span> 2003 single by Beyoncé featuring Sean Paul

"Baby Boy" is a song by American singer Beyoncé, featuring Jamaican rapper Sean Paul, from her debut solo studio album, Dangerously in Love (2003). It was also included on the reissue of Paul's second studio album, Dutty Rock (2002). Both Beyoncé and Paul co-wrote the song with Robert Waller, Jay-Z and Scott Storch, who produced it with Beyoncé. Containing a lyrical interpolation of "No Fear" by hip-hop group O.G.C., "Baby Boy" is a dancehall and R&B song with Caribbean and Asian influences; its lyrics detail a woman's fantasies.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Me, Myself and I (Beyoncé song)</span> 2003 single by Beyoncé

"Me, Myself and I" is a song by American singer Beyoncé from her debut solo studio album Dangerously in Love (2003). It was written by Beyoncé, Scott Storch and Robert Waller and produced by Storch with guitar played by musician Aaron Fishbein. Beyoncé decided that she wanted a deeper and more personal song as the third single; the song was sent by Columbia Records and Music World Entertainment to contemporary hit radio in the United States on October 19, 2003. "Me, Myself and I" is an R&B song about dealing with a philandering partner and learning from the consequences.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pon de Replay</span> 2005 single by Rihanna

"Pon de Replay" is the official debut single by Barbadian singer Rihanna, from her debut studio album, Music of the Sun (2005). It was written and produced by Vada Nobles, Alisha "M'Jestie" Brooks, Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers. The song was released on May 24, 2005, as the lead single from the album. Prior to signing a six-album record deal with Def Jam Recordings, "Pon de Replay" was one of three songs which was recorded for her demo tape to be sent to record labels. It is a dance-pop, dancehall and R&B song that features elements of pop and reggae. The lyrics revolve around Rihanna asking a DJ to turn the volume of her favorite songs up louder. The title means "play it again" in Bajan Creole.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alicia Keys discography</span>

American singer Alicia Keys has released nine studio albums, eight live albums, one remix album, six reissue albums, three extended plays, seven box sets, 47 singles as lead artist, and six promotional singles. Throughout her career, Keys has sold over 65 million records worldwide. According to Recording Industry Association of America, Keys is the top certified female R&B artist of the millennium, with 20 million certified albums and 38 million certified digital singles in the United States. Billboard ranked her as the second top female artist of the 2000s decade, fourth top R&B/hip-Hop female artist of the 2010s decade and the 60th Greatest Artist of all time.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">If I Ain't Got You</span> 2004 single by Alicia Keys

"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres.

<i>A Girl Like Me</i> (Rihanna album) 2006 studio album by Rihanna

A Girl Like Me is the second studio album by Barbadian singer Rihanna. It was released on April 10, 2006, by Def Jam Recordings. For the production of the album, Rihanna worked with Evan Rogers, Carl Sturken, Stargate, J. R. Rotem, and label-mate Ne-Yo, who wrote the album's second single. A Girl Like Me is a pop and reggae album influenced by Rihanna's Caribbean roots. The album also incorporates elements of dancehall and rock, as well as ballads, which music critics were ambivalent towards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Naughty Girl (Beyoncé song)</span> 2004 single by Beyoncé

"Naughty Girl" is a song by American singer Beyoncé from her debut solo studio album, Dangerously in Love (2003). It was written by Beyoncé, Scott Storch, Robert Waller and Angela Beyincé, and produced by Storch and Beyoncé. The song was released by Columbia Records as the fourth and final single from the album on March 14, 2004. Musically, "Naughty Girl" is an R&B song that interpolates from Donna Summer's 1975 song "Love to Love You Baby". Influenced by Arabic music, dancehall, funk and reggae, the song contains lyrics that reference to a celebration of sexual lust and conquest, leading up to a desire for a one-night stand.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Million Dollar Bill</span> 2009 single by Whitney Houston

"Million Dollar Bill" is a song performed by American recording artist Whitney Houston from her seventh and final studio album, I Look to You (2009). The song was written by Alicia Keys, her husband Kaseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean and Norman Harris, and produced by Keys and Beatz. It was released as the official worldwide lead single from the album on August 18, 2009, through Arista Records in the US and August 24, 2009, through RCA Records in the UK. It is Houston's final single from a studio album, and the last song released in her lifetime before her death in 2012. The song samples R&B singer Loleatta Holloway's "We're Getting Stronger", co-written by Harris.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Doesn't Mean Anything</span> 2009 single by Alicia Keys

"Doesn't Mean Anything" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys. It written and produced by Keys and longtime partner Kerry "Krucial" Brothers for her fourth studio album The Element of Freedom (2009), with its lyrics speaking about the importance of love against materialism and fake needs. The song was released as the lead single from The Element of Freedom on September 15, 2009, by J Records.

<i>The Element of Freedom</i> 2009 studio album by Alicia Keys

The Element of Freedom is the fourth studio album by American singer and songwriter Alicia Keys, released on December 11, 2009, by J Records. Recording sessions for the album took place during May to September 2009 at the Oven Studios in Long Island, New York. Production was primarily handled by Keys, Kerry Brothers Jr., and Jeff Bhasker. Departing from the classicist soul music of Keys' previous albums, The Element of Freedom has a mid-tempo, low-key sound and features mostly love songs.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart</span> 2009 single by Alicia Keys

"Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart" is a song by American recording artist Alicia Keys. It was released as the second single from her fourth studio album, The Element of Freedom (2009). The ballad has been hailed by many music critics as the best track from the album. It marks a departure in Keys' artistic production. This single was Keys' third consecutive top 10 hit from The Element of Freedom in the United Kingdom. It was also the 99th most successful song of the year 2010 in the Billboard Hot 100. A remix of the song features American Rapper, Maino.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Emeli Sandé discography</span>

The discography of R&B and soul recording artist Emeli Sandé consists of five studio albums, thirty singles and twenty-one music videos

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Girl on Fire (song)</span> 2012 single by Alicia Keys

"Girl on Fire" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys for her fifth studio album of the same name. Keys co-wrote and co-produced the R&B ballad with Jeff Bhasker and Salaam Remi. The song contains an interpolation of the drums from the 1980 song "The Big Beat" by American rock guitarist Billy Squier, who received a writing credit on "Girl on Fire". Released on September 4, 2012, as the lead single from the album, "Girl on Fire" is Keys' first release under RCA Records following the closure of J Records, after a reorganization at Sony Music Entertainment.

Majid Jordan is a Canadian R&B duo, consisting of singer Majid Al Maskati and producer Jordan Ullman from Toronto, Ontario. They formed in 2011 and signed to OVO Sound, the record label co-founded by rapper Drake, producer Noah "40" Shebib and Oliver El-Khatib, releasing their debut EP, A Place Like This, in 2014.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Work (Rihanna song)</span> 2016 single by Rihanna featuring Drake

"Work" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna, featuring Canadian rapper Drake. It was released on January 27, 2016, by Westbury Road and Roc Nation as the lead single from her eighth studio album, Anti (2016). The song was written by Rihanna, Drake, Jahron Brathwaite, Monte Moir, Rupert Thomas, Allen Ritter, and Matthew "Boi-1da" Samuels; the lattermost produced the track and Kuk Harrell and Noah "40" Shebib were additional producers. An incorporation of dancehall, reggae, pop, and R&B, "Work" contains an interpolation of Alexander O'Neal's "If You Were Here Tonight" (1985). Written in the English-based creole languages of Jamaica and Barbados, the lyrics are about fragile relationships and yearning for intimacy.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Blended Family (What You Do for Love)</span> 2016 single by Alicia Keys featuring ASAP Rocky

"Blended Family (What You Do for Love)" is a song by American recording artist Alicia Keys, featuring vocals from rapper ASAP Rocky. It was written by Keys, Rocky, John Bush, Brandon Aly, Tish Hyman, Dave Kuncio, John Houser, Kenneth Withrow and Edie Brickell for her sixth studio album Here (2016), while production was helmed by Keys and Mark Batson. The song refers to the former marriage of Keys' husband Swizz Beatz and musician Mashonda Tifrere. It was released on October 7, 2016 by RCA Records.

<i>Here</i> (Alicia Keys album) 2016 studio album by Alicia Keys

Here is the sixth studio album by American singer and songwriter Alicia Keys. It was released on November 4, 2016, by RCA Records. Keys recorded the album in 2014 at the New York–based Jungle City Studios and Oven Studios with producers Mark Batson, Swizz Beatz, Illangelo, Jimmy Napes, and Pharrell Williams. The singer had finished writing and recording material for the album before she found out she was pregnant, which put the record's release on hold.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ocean Eyes (song)</span> 2016 single by Billie Eilish

"Ocean Eyes" is a single by American singer Billie Eilish and was released as the lead single from her debut EP, Don't Smile at Me, and the soundtrack album to the film Everything, Everything (2017). The song was written and produced by Eilish's older brother, Finneas O'Connell, and was originally written for his band. Finneas gave the song to Eilish for her dance performance after realizing the song suited her vocals. It was originally released on SoundCloud on November 18, 2015, but was later re-released commercially on November 18, 2016, as a single through Darkroom and Interscope Records.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Underdog (Alicia Keys song)</span> Song by Alicia Keys

"Underdog" is a song by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys. It was written by Keys, Johnny McDaid, Ed Sheeran, Amy Wadge, Jonny Coffer and Foy Vance, and produced by Keys and McDaid for her seventh studio album Alicia (2020). Released on January 9, 2020, as the album's third single, "Underdog" became a top 40 hit in many countries and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, indicating 1,000,000 units recorded in the US.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Brandie, Lars (2016-05-04). "Alicia Keys Shares Latin-Infused New Single 'In Common': Listen". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media . Retrieved 2016-05-04.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Spanos, Brittany (May 4, 2016). "Hear Alicia Keys' Latin-Infused New Song 'In Common'". Rolling Stone . Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  3. 1 2 McDermott, Maeve (May 4, 2016). "Song of the summer watch: Alicia Keys' 'In Common'". USA Today . Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 Rife, Katie (May 4, 2016). "Alicia Keys releases her first song in 4 years, "In Common"". The A.V. Club . Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  5. 1 2 "LISTEN: Alicia Keys Comeback Track 'In Common'". Hot Press. May 4, 2016. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  6. 1 2 3 4 Cox, Jamieson (May 6, 2016). "This is your next jam: Alicia Keys, Justin Timberlake, and more". The Verge . Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  7. 1 2 Murphy, Sarah (May 4, 2016). "Alicia Keys "In Common"". Exclaim! . Retrieved May 15, 2016.
  8. 1 2 Sonis, Rachel (May 4, 2016). "Alicia Keys Gets Saucy In New Single "In Common": Listen". Idolator . Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  9. 1 2 Brandle, Lars (September 22, 2014). "Watch Alicia Keys Discuss New Album: It's the 'Best Music I've Ever Done'". Billboard . Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  10. Roth, Madeline (July 31, 2015). "Alicia Keys' New Song Will Make You Want To Carpe F--king Diem". MTV . Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  11. Brown, Eric Renner (July 31, 2015). "Alicia Keys returns with '28 Thousand Days'". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  12. Wagoner, Mackenzie (November 5, 2015). "Alicia Keys on Fragrance, Fearlessness, and the Beauty of Doing Your Own Makeup". Vogue . Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  13. "I've been dying to tell you this.... #NewAKMusic Snap: AKStreetGoddess". Facebook. April 16, 2016. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  14. 1 2 Gale, Alex (2016-04-22). "Alicia Keys Covers Prince at Tribeca Film Festival: 'We Lost Someone Very Special'". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media . Retrieved 2016-05-04.
  15. "Amazon.com: In Common: Alicia Keys: MP3 Downloads" . Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  16. Gallagher, Caitlin (May 4, 2016). "Alicia Keys Releases "In Common," Her First New Single In Years — LISTEN". Bustle . Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  17. 1 2 "In Common / Alicia Keys TIDAL". Tidal . Retrieved June 24, 2016.
  18. Fitz-Gerald, Sean (May 4, 2016). "Listen to Alicia Keys's New Song, 'In Common'". Vulture . Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  19. Geffen, Sasha (May 4, 2016). "Alicia Keys Makes A Sharp Turn Toward The Dance Floor On New Single "In Common"". MTV News . Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  20. Josephs, Brian (May 4, 2016). "Alicia Keys Has Too Much 'In Common' on New Song". Spin . Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  21. 1 2 Cinquemani, Sal (May 4, 2016). "Alicia Keys Makes an Understated Return with New Single "In Common"". Slant Magazine . Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  22. 1 2 "Alicia Keys Channels Drake On New Song 'In Common' (LISTEN)". American Top 40. May 4, 2016. Archived from the original on May 6, 2016. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
  23. Golding, Shenequa (May 6, 2016). "Alicia Keys And Her Love Mirror One Another Like Never Before On New Single "In Common"". Vibe . Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  24. "Alicia Keys returns with 'In Common'". Fact . May 4, 2016. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  25. 1 2 Goodman, Jessica (2016-05-04). "Alicia Keys releases sultry new song 'In Common'". Entertainment Weekly . Time Inc. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
  26. Corner, Lewis (May 4, 2016). "Alicia Keys is back with a brand new single 'In Common', and it's really nice". Digital Spy . Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  27. "The 100 Best Songs of 2016". Pitchfork Media. December 12, 2016. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
  28. "Alicia Keys - In Common". YouTube. May 20, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  29. "Alicia Keys - In Common". Vevo. May 20, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  30. 1 2 Kickham, Dylan (May 20, 2016). "Alicia Keys celebrates self-love in 'In Common' music video". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
  31. Peters, Mitchell (May 8, 2016). "Watch Alicia Keys Perform New Songs 'In Common' and 'Hallelujah' on 'SNL'". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
  32. Kreps, Daniel (May 8, 2016). "Watch Alicia Keys Debut Simmering New Songs on 'SNL'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
  33. Perkins, Dennis (May 8, 2016). "Best Actress winner Brie Larson doesn't get to act much in her Saturday Night Live gig". The A.V. Club . Retrieved May 9, 2016.
  34. "Alicia Keys Brought The Summer Vibes To 'The Voice'". Vibe . May 18, 2016. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
  35. "Alicia Keys Setlist at The O2 Arena, London". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
  36. 1 2 Worldwide digital release of "In Common":
  37. 1 2 "iTunes - Music - In Common (The Remixes) - EP by Alicia Keys". iTunes Store. July 2016. Retrieved July 31, 2016.
  38. 1 2 "iTunes - Music - In Common (Remix) [Radio Mix] - Single by Alicia Keys x Kaskade". iTunes Store. 12 July 2016. Retrieved July 31, 2016.
  39. 1 2 "iTunes - Music - In Common (Remix) - Single by Alicia Keys x Kaskade". iTunes Store. 12 July 2016. Retrieved July 31, 2016.
  40. 1 2 "Alicia Keys - in Common (J Farell Remix)".
  41. 1 2 "Audiomack - Music - In Common (ZEE Calvin Remix) - Single by Alicia Keys" . Retrieved August 5, 2016.
  42. "Alicia Keys – In Common" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 2016-07-09.
  43. "Alicia Keys – In Common" (in Dutch). Ultratop Urban. Retrieved 2016-07-03.
  44. "Alicia Keys – In Common" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 2016-05-22.
  45. "Alicia Keys Chart History". RÚV. 31 March 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  46. "Tipparade-lijst van week 25, 2016". Dutch Top 40 . Retrieved March 15, 2023.
  47. Arvunescu, Victor (October 11, 2016). "Top Airplay 100 - Irina Rimes ramane pe pozitii!" [Top Airplay 100 – Irina Rimes stays in the top!] (in Romanian). Un site de muzică. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  48. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
  49. "EMA Top 10 Airplay: Week Ending 2016-07-12". Entertainment Monitoring Africa. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  50. "Alicia Keys – In Common". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 2016-05-22.
  51. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
  52. "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2016-05-22.
  53. "Alicia Keys Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  54. "Alicia Keys Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  55. "Alicia Keys Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  56. "Alicia Keys Chart History (Dance Mix/Show Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  57. "Alicia Keys Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  58. "Alicia Keys Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  59. "Alicia Keys Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  60. "2016 Year End Chart: ADULT R&B SONGS". Billboard . 9 December 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
  61. "Dance Club Songs - Year-End 2016 | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Archived from the original on 2016-12-11.
  62. "American single certifications – Alicia Keys – In Common". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  63. "Urban/UAC Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on May 6, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  64. "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on 17 May 2016. Retrieved 16 May 2016.