A few of the tracks on "The Shining" are vocal versions of previously heard material such as "So Far to Go" ("Donuts" track "Bye" revamped and extended to serve as an intended remix to Common's "Go!"). This song was originally to be released by Common during the last quarter of 2005, as part of a "Be" special edition package. In 2007, an alternate version of "So Far to Go" containing new verses and a new mix was released on Common's "Finding Forever" album.