Common Speaks On New Album
Hyper As A Heart Attack. Backstage at the House Of Blues, Common talks to Revolt about his new album entitled, Nobody Smiling. Once again, the album will be produced by longtime friend, No I.D....
View ArticleNew Music: Common “War”
No Man Is Safe From —The wrath of Common. And with No I.D. on the track, Lonnie takes no prisoners on the first offering of their collaborative LP, Nobody Smiling. What is it good for? Absolutely this.
View ArticleNew Music: Common x Ab-Soul “Made In Black America”
Black Power. Common’s Nobody Smiling is scheduled to arrive sometime this year. Somehow, the LA Leakers got a hold of a new record featuring him and Ab-Soul produced by No I.D. Lyrically, this one has...
View ArticleCommon “LA Leakers” Freestyle
G.O.O.D. Freestyle. Common’s been delivering the goods with new music lately, and his freestyles are no different. Here’s how he did off the top during his recent visit at Power 106.
View ArticleCommon Talks N-Word On ‘Outside The Lines’
My Hittas. Common appeared on ESPN’s “Outside The Line” last night. During his discussion, he spoke on the N-word and his take on the NFL’s adoption to banning the euphemism.
View ArticleNew Music: Common “The Ladder”
Still Climbing. Inspired by the HBO series, Game Of Thrones, and the Chi, Common reaches new heights with his contribution to the Catch The Throne tape. Season 4 premieres April 6.
View ArticleNew Music: Wale Ft. Rick Ross x Common “Sunshine (Remix)”
Still Shining. Brighter days are in the horizon as Rick Ross and Common lend their uplifting words to Wale’s new remix. The original of the soulful cut can bebe found off last year’s The Gifted....
View ArticleCommon On ‘CNN’
Chi Savior. Common’s for the kids. This afternoon, Common appeared on the Cable Network News to discuss his appearance on Chicagoland and his non-profit organization, Common Ground Foundation’s...
View ArticleR.I.P. Dr. Maya Angelou
Phenomenal Woman. World renowned author and humanitarian Dr. Maya Angelou (Marguerite Annie Johnson), passed away today at her home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She was 86. So far, no cause of...
View ArticleNew Music: Common x Vince Staples “Kingdom”
Keys Open Doors. Common marches to the beat of No ID’s triumphant drum on this cut off his upcoming album, Nobody’s Smiling. The video is already in the can but you can check out the trailer here.
View ArticleCommon Signs To Def Jam
Welcome. Common has a new home. In preparation of his new album Nobody’s Smiling, the Chicago MC has signed to No I.D.’s Def Jam based label, Artium. Back in 2011, No I.D. was appointed to EVP of...
View ArticleNew Video: Common x Vince Staples “Kingdom”
Killinois Under the direction of Hype Williams, we explore the Chicago gritty side through the eyes of Common and Vince Staples in an eight minute short-film. The No I.D.-laced cut is off Com’s...
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Common ‘Nobodys Smiling’ Cover
Ain’t Shit Funny By now you may have seen a series of promo shots for Common’s forthcoming LP, Nobody’s Smiling. Today however, he unveils the album’s final artwork. In the clip above, Com explains the...
View ArticleNew Music: Common “Speak My Piece”
Hypnotic. Over a diced Biggie sample, Common stands on his soapbox for the latest offering off Nobody Smiling. The track can be all yours when you pre-order it on iTunes. Album drops July 22. fsd
View ArticleCommon ‘Nobody Smiling’ Listening
Common Talk. Common returned home last night for a Nobody Smiling listening session at Chicago’s Untitled. Hosted by Rhymefest, Com played a few tracks and discussed working with No I.D. and his fellow...
View ArticleCommon Says Serena Cause Of Drake Feud
The Power Of The… The green eyed monster strikes again. In an interview with VladTV, Common admits that his ex, Serena Williams,’ relationship with Drake triggered their 2011 beef. A few weeks into...
View ArticleCommon On ‘The Combat Jack Show’
Com vs. Com Common’s got an album coming later this month. And during his New York press run, he yapped it up on Combat Jack’s podcast. Below is a synopsis of their conversation. 90 minutes wasn’t...
View ArticleNew Music: Common x Big Sean “Diamonds”
Champagne Popping. Common keeps on shining with his new offering featuring Big Sean. Produced by No I.D., the track comes equipped when you pre-order Nobody’s Smiling on iTunes now. Video coming soon....
View ArticleThe Truth: Common
Straight Face. YN caught up with Common in the streets of New York to discuss his upcoming album Nobody Smiling, new deal, giving back to Chicago and more. Read a brief synopsis below. Elliott Wilson...
View ArticleCommon & Q-Tip Join De La Soul In NYC
The Bizness. De La Soul continued their 25 year celebration last night at New York’s Irving Plaza. During their performance, the trio’s “buddies” Common and Q-Tip, joined their set. Here’s a few...
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