A Beautiful Revolution Pt. 1 is the thirteenth studio album by American rapper Common. It was released on October 30, 2020 through Loma Vista Recordings, making it his second project released for the label. Production was handled by Karriem Riggins, Burniss Travis and Robert Glasper. It features guest appearances from PJ, Black Thought, Chuck D, Jessica Care Moore, Lenny Kravitz, Morgan Parker and Stevie Wonder.
Robin Murray of Clash, in a 8/10 review, found "Steeped in his Soulquarian roots, âÂÂA Beautiful Revolution Pt 1â taps into the manâÂÂs bedrock, while also presenting fresh avenues for exploration across seven songs that prove CommonâÂÂs brand of soulful hip-hop remains thoroughly unique...In an era dominated by polarisation and opposition, âÂÂA Beautiful Revolution Pt 1â seems to find its meaning in unity, and movement. Much more than a throwaway project, it contains some of CommonâÂÂs most insightful, daring, and overtly beautiful music in a decade."