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Reebok Classics & Rock the Bells: “Classic Albums by Classic Artists” – Common & ‘Be’
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...
Common featuring Nas – Ghetto Dreams
Common and Nas unveil the official video of their critically acclaimed collaboration tune "Ghetto Dreams." The black and white visual depicts their street ambitions along with Bria Myles being the secret star of the clip. Common's The Dreamer, The Believer drops this fall while...
Common featuring Nas – Ghetto Dreams
Following a 30-second snippet heard on Amazon back in May which left many fans foaming out the mouth, here is the official song in its entirety. The No I.D.-produced record will find its way on Common's ninth studio album, The Dreamer, The Believer set to drop in November...
Common x Cocaine 80s – Summer Madness (Produced by No I.D.)
Dedicated to the summer season, Common serves some lyrical goodness over an equally impressive No I.D. beat. "Summer Madness" will appear on a mysterious new project called The Pursuit EP by Cocaine 80s. According to Fake Shore Drive, this group is comprised of No I.D.,...
Lupe Fiasco, Common, Jennifer Hudson & No I.D. – We Can Do It Now
Some of Chi-town's finest come together, as Common, Jennifer Hudson, Lupe Fiasco and No I.D. create this new song "We Can Do It Now", inspired by Season 3 of Gatorade REPLAY. REPLAY is a new campaign which reunites high school teammates and gives them second chances to...
Common featuring Pharrell – Announcement (Alternate Video)
This Hype Williams-manned music video was originally slated for release but was apparently scrapped for another version. The simplistic black and white performance illustrates a series of closeups of Common and Pharrell from the club to the beach in this feel good anthem....
Kanye West featuring Common, Pusha T, KiD CuDi, Big Sean & Charlie Wilson – Good Friday
Offered is the latest record from Kanye through his on-going G.O.O.D. Music Friday campaign. He brings on board nearly the whole G.O.O.D. music roster on this one, with guest vocals from Common, Pusha T, KiD CuDi, Big Sean and Charlie Wilson. Until next Friday, enjoy!
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Common Presents: Think Wright Volume 1 Mixtape
Common breaks out his new mixtape inspired from his upcoming romance-comedy flick, Just Wright. Volume two is on it's way and will presumably be more Hip Hop related. In the meantime, Volume one brings forth a smoother motif, which one can definitely unwind to. You can check...
Consequence featuring Common & Talib Kweli – G.O.O.D. Music (Produced by Clinton Sparks)
A brand new record emerges on the web and it happens to feature a star-studded lineup of artists including Common, Talib Kweli and Consequence. Produced by Clinton Sparks, the song title is coincidentally, named after Consequence's label "G.O.O.D. Music" and is just another...
Kid Cudi feat. Kanye West & Common – Poke Her Face (Video)
Re-interpreting the Poker Face track from Lady Gaga, Kid Cudi breaks out with another potential hit single, teaming up with Kanye West and Common on the Poke Her Face music video. The video features some interesting split screen artistic direction, following in the mold of...
Common on NYLON TV
NYLON TV gives us a brief look into a photo session they did alongside multi-faceted musician/actor Common. Among the various topics, the Chi-Town native speaks of his respect for Nas, who he would like to portray in a film, and what hes been up to recently. Definitely a...
Kid Cudi feat. Kanye West, Common & A-Trak – I Poke Her Face
Years after Kid Cudi penned the soon to be stoner classic "Day N' Nite" his buzz has become deafening and is only intensifying with each new leaked song. The latest to hit the blogosphere is the mid tempo, playful song entitled "I Poke Her Face". The song's not so subtle...
Hypebeast amongst Common’s Favorite Websites
In a recent Joe La Puma for Complex interview, legendary Hip-Hop heavyweight Common puts us in his top two favorite websites, stating:
"I’m starting to get into it more. I’m about to launch my website it’s called ThinkCommon.com. I’m going to be on it a lot more....
"I’m starting to get into it more. I’m about to launch my website it’s called ThinkCommon.com. I’m going to be on it a lot more....
Common: Announcement feat. Pharrell
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,...
Common: Universal Mind Control
November 30, 1999
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The biggest misconception about Chicago MC Common is that he is some granola eating, sandal and dashiki wearing, neo bohemian hippie rapper. Sure, he does have that side to him (mostly on his last album "Finding Forever") but the truth is Common is more adept to spew a...
