Common: Announcement feat. Pharrell
by Chad Jordan, June 27, 2008
Over the years, Hip- Hop MC’s have evolved from your standard b-boy’s to streetwise lyricists that report on any number of subjects. Common represents the upper echelon of these lyricists in terms of his dedication to the craft, political/social awareness of subject matter, and a clear conscience that his words are being heard and absorbed. The Chicago MC focuses on material that is pertinent to the times and not just concerned with clubs, guns, women, and drugs. However, this doesn’t mean that he’s against the gangster style that so many rappers now endear. On his track “Announcement” Common delivers uplifting Hip- Hop over a laid-back groove. His flow is as good as ever and a guest appearance by Pharrell does not disappoint. Common comes off a little more hard-edged than usual while The Billionaire Boy sounds comfortable executing an excellent second verse. The whole track just has a nice relaxing vibe that’s definitely worth checking out.
Listen to the track [HERE]
Announcement is my favorite track out right now by anybody. Common represents hip hop to the fullest, Chicago born, Midwest bread. Im soooooo excited about this cd release, You go Common, keep doing whatcha doing, representing the Midwest fo real!!!!
I LOVE COMMON!!!! A and dreamcrusher do not know what they are talking about. Common has always been one of the best!!!!
im not really feelin this…
I don’t like what Common is doing with this new album. I haven’t like either of the two tracks that leaked from his upcoming album. On both songs, his flow is good, but that doesn’t make up for the horrible chorus, beats, and lyrics.
i don’t know if you were around, but there were always street concious MCs(De la Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, Black Sheep to name a few)…that were ever B-boys