Common
Common Performs “Celebrate” on Jimmy Fallon
January 13, 2012
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Although his militant diss record "Sweet" has been at the forefront of recent news, the Chicago-bred renaissance man, Common, stopped by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on Thursday. With the help of the legendary Roots crew, Common performed his feel-good anthem "Celebrate" from...
Common – Raw (How You Like It)
January 6, 2012
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Common unleashes the official video for "Raw (How You Like It)," the latest single off of his critically-acclaimed offering The Dreamer/The Believer. The clip follows the plot in storytelling mode by displaying the famed emcee in a dramatic bar scene fighting for a beautiful...
Common Album Release Party in LA
December 19, 2011
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Celebrating the release of his new LP The Dreamer/The Believer, Common held a special live event at Hollywood’s The Sayer’s Club Thursday night hosted by DJ Reflex. Visual impressons have arrived that display the famed Chicago emcee performing “Raw,” “Celebrate,” and...
Common – The Dreamer/The Believer (Full Album Stream)
December 15, 2011
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While many music magazines have already unleashed their "best of" lists, they might have missed one special release - Common's ninth studio album, The Dreamer/The Believer. Slated for a December 20 arrival, Common liberates the full album stream for fans to get their first...
Interview Magazine: Common Interview
December 13, 2011
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From the big screen to the TV screen, club floor to Grammy stage, the 39-year-old rapper, Common, embodies every bit of what it means to be a renaissance man. Coming off his first successful publication - a memoir entitled One Day It'll All Make Sense - and the launch of his...
Common featuring John Legend – The Believer
December 5, 2011
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Another audio impression from Common's highly anticipated new album The Dreamer/The Believer comes in the shape of the semi-titled track, "The Believer." The uplifting tune finds the Chi-Town native teaming up with his G.O.O.D. Music comrade John Legend. Similar to the LP's...
Common – Celebrate
November 22, 2011
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Coinciding with the pre-orders for his upcoming album, The Dreamer/The Believer, Common sends out yet another audio tease in the shape of "Celebrate." As the title indicates, the uplifting cut follows the theme of top-notch quality beats and lyrical extravaganza that has been...
Common – Sweet
November 15, 2011
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In order to help benefit the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Common releases his new video for his latest single. The visual captures not only the devastation left by the 2010 earthquake, but more importantly the beauty and power of the Haitian people and the land. Donate $1 USD here...
Common – Sweet
November 3, 2011
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Common's The Dreamer/The Believer is shaping up to be one of the better releases of 2011. Having already heard him trade bars with Nas on "Ghetto Dreams," and witnessed him holding his own over the ridiculous production on "Blue Sky," we now hear him in full rap braggadocio on...
Steven Taylor x Common: The Dreamer, The Believer Behind-the-Scenes Video
November 1, 2011
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From photographer Steven Taylor comes a quick behind-the-scenes look at a photoshoot for Common's highly anticipated album, The Dreamer, The Believer. The video shows the two first at Taylor's studio, and then out-and-about on the rooftops and streets of New York. It is...
Common – Blue Sky
October 29, 2011
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The official music video for Common's outstanding No I.D.-produced single "Blue Sky" has arrived. As the preview already indicated, the Parris-directed clip follows the dreams aspired by a violinist, ballerina, artist and basketball player. The visual was shot at the Barclay...
Common – Blue Sky
October 5, 2011
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Offered is the second single from Common's upcoming album as he unveils an empowering new track entitled "Blue Sky." This following his momentous street anthem with Nas that was released back in August. His ninth studio album The Dreamer, The Believer is due out on November 22,...
Common: The Believer
September 13, 2011
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With an impressive catalog of rap classics, a string of movies, charity foundations and much more, Common is a master of many trades. The Chicago native is currently busy in the recording studio putting the finishing touches on his forthcoming new album, The Dreamer, The...
Steven Taylor: A Day with Common & Nas
September 8, 2011
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Los Angeles-based photographer Steven Taylor shares with us some insights backstage during his recent work sessions with Common and Nas. Having already worked with the likes by John Mayer, Snoop Dogg, Incubus, Pharrell Williams, Bruno Mars and John Legend, amongst others, the...
Reebok Classics & Rock the Bells: “Classic Albums by Classic Artists” – Common & ‘Be’
September 2, 2011
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In the latest installment of the original film series curated by Reebok Classics and Rock the Bells, Chicago MC Common talks about putting together his exceptional 2005 LP, Be. He reminisces on topics ranging from how Kanye West gave him the first beat to how living with...
