Common – Celebrate
After going HARD with Sweet, Common smooths it out on Celebrate. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2sX22KEkkE&feature=player_embedded... Read more
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Common – When I Was 17 (Video) + DJ Drama Interview
Here are a couple of cool pieces on Common. First is his appearance on MTV's When I Was 17. Next, is an interview of him by DJ Drama where he talks about the motivation behind So Sweet, G.O.O.D. Music, his approach to his upcoming The Dreamer, The Believer album, rhyming... Read more
Common – So Sweet (Video)
Here's the video for Common's new banger, Sweet. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAo6s94X2sk... Read more
Here’s a dope mixtape of some of Common’s best tracks from over the years.
Ready for Common's The Dreamer, The Believer to drop? Until then, here's a new mixtape that was done by DJ Soul & OkayPlayer which features some as Common best joints (solo and features). You'll hear his classics (like I Used to Love H.E.R. and Resurrection), ill features (like The Bizness... Read more
Contrary to the name, Sweet is one of the hardest songs Common has put out in years. Check it out below.
Sweet may be the hardest rhymes Common has spit since...ever (or at least since Dooinit). When discussing the song, Common said it was 20 years in the making. The Dreamer, The Believer drops in December. It's going to be special. Till then, check out Sweet. As with all the rest... Read more
Here’s a playlist of songs that have focused a critical eye on the status quo and expressed a desire for something better. Some of the names you would expect (Public Enemy, Talib Kweli, Common, Lupe Fiasco, 2Pac) and others might surprise you (Jay-Z, Eminem, Kanye West). Regardless of whether or not you share their views or not, it’s food for thought in these interesting times.
With the global economy in chaos, people are standing up for their beliefs across the world. The many "Occupy" protests are just a few examples of this. Throughout time, music has played an important role in such movements. Hip-hop was that voice of unrest for many in the 80's and... Read more
Here’s the full video for Common’s Blue Sky. Hotness.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6ZkkFYfh8V0... Read more
Common – Blue Sky Sneak Peek (Video)
Common's Blue Sky dropped a few weeks ago. Here's a sneak peek at the video with commentary from Common about the song. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1pqIex7w-4&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Common – Let’s Move (Video)
There have been some rare gems from Common unearthed lately. A couple days ago, Six dropped from Common and Cocaine 80s. Now, here's a video for a previously unreleased song called Let's Move. It's part 1 of a story Common flips about a ride with a friend that takes a... Read more
Here’s an incredibly hot new joint from Common and Cocaine 80s. It’s 2:44 of goodness. Check out Six.
Click here to download.... Read more
Common – Funkmaster Flex Freestyle
Common hit the Funkmaster Flex show at Hot 97 in NYC yesterday. While he was there, he dropped some a capella verses/knowledge. Check out his words below. Click here to download. Also, if you missed this freestyle battle between Common and a then unsigned Kanye West from 1996, take a... Read more
Common – Sweet: Making of the Video (Video)
Common is about to drop a new single from his forthcoming album The Dreamer, The Believer. It's called Sweet and sounds like it is going to be extra soulful. Here's a behind the scenes look at the making of the video for Sweet, as well as a small taste of... Read more
Common – Hard Knock TV Interview (Video)
Here's an extended interview of Common. He discusses why No I.D. produced his entire new album, his current status with G.O.O.D. Music, creative license in writing, how acting opened him up, a potential collabo album with Nas and much more. Check it out. Click here to download Blue Sky, Common's... Read more
Here are The 50 Best Radio Freestyles, according to Complex. They discuss each freestyle AND provide audio for each one. It includes freestyles from Tribe, Wu, Snoop, Kanye, Common, Biggie, Nas, Eminem, Jay-Z and many, many more. It’s unbelievable. Just classic.
Complex has been doing a "best of" series for a while but THIS ONE is the best yet. They recently compiled The 50 Best Radio Freestyles and each entry is accompanied by the audio. This compilation would have been worth it for the legendary Common/Kanye battle, alone. The fact that... Read more
After days of teasing, Common dropped his new song today. Check out Blue Sky.
Common dropped an a cappella verse from his new single, Blue Sky, last week. Here's the full song (albeit with tags). Check it out. Click here to download.... Read more
Common – Blue Sky A Cappella Verse (Video)
Common is dropping a new single called Blue Sky soon. Recently, he kicked an a cappella verse from the song. You can check out the video below for a sneak preview. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNPOhnH5c48&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Black Star & Common Perform Respiration in Chicago (Video)
Black Star hit House of Blues in Chicago and brought out hometown hero, Common, to perform their classic Respiration. Check out the video below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG4OxyC6_Yo&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Here’s a Playlist of Some of the Best Chappelle Show Performances (Video Playlist)
Chappelle Show gets its much deserved props for its place in sketch comedy history, but it does not get enough recognition for its role as a major platform for showcasing hip-hop and soul performances. In addition to having impeccable taste in acts, the show had a knack for presenting artists... Read more
Common Interviewed by GoWhereHipHop (Video)
Here's an interview of Common while in Chicago for the North Coast Music Festival. It also includes some well shot footage of some of his performances. Check it out. http://vimeo.com/28868024... Read more
Common speaks on the making of his classic album Be including working with the legendary J. Dilla for the last time. Check it out.
Common's installment of the Classic Albums by Classic Artists series may be the best one yet. He gives a lot of behind the scenes details on the making of Be. He discusses tracks like The Food and The Corner in depth and speaks about the last time he ever worked... Read more
Here’s a video playlist inspired by the Rock The Bells festival. You’ll find videos from Nas, Raekwon, Ghostface, Black Star, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Cypress Hill, Souls of Mischief, Common and more. Check it out.
The Rock the Bells festival inspired the Reebok Classic Albums by Classic Artists series and it has inspired this playlist. This year's festival has an insane lineup of Nas, Cypress Hill, Black Starr, Mobb Deep, Souls of Mischief, Raekwon, Ghostface, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Common and many of today's up... Read more
Erykah Badu – The Interview (Video)
Here's a really good interview of Erykah Badu. She goes deep on lots of topics, including family, music and the controversial filming of the Window Seat video. There is also a lot of great concert footage. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghc9jTEBt_E&feature=player_embedded Though she's labeled as Neosoul, her influences are steeped in... Read more
Here’s the new video for Common’s Ghetto Dreams ft Nas. Nuff said…Check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Qiudw2Rg2v4... Read more
Here is a mix of the most underrated MCs of all time, according to YOU. You’ll find music from Black Thought, Phonte, Lauryn Hill, J-Live, Big Daddy Kane, Pharoahe Monch, Ras Kass, Big Pun, AZ, Devin the Dude, Big L, MF Doom, Guru, Blu, Kool G. Rap, Elzhi, Jean Grae, Ghostface Killah, Mos Def, Redman, Talib Kweli, MC Lyte, Common and more.
We asked. You answered. Check it out.... Read more
Here’s a great behind the scenes look at the making of Ghetto dreams. Common, Nas and No I.D. were interviewed in the studio during the recording of the song.
The sneak peek of this dropped a couple of days ago. Check out the full video. http://vimeo.com/26338579... Read more
Here’s a Summer Heat mix for you. You’ll find new music from the last few months, including Kendrick Lamar, Curren$y, CyHi Da Prynce, Big Sean, Jay Rock, UGK, Chuuwee, Pete Rock & Smiff N Wessun, Big K.R.I.T., Bumpy Knuckles, Ghostface Killah, Action Bronson, Termanology, Common, Nas, Yelawolf and many more.
You'll find music from Kendrick Lamar, Curren$y, CyHi Da Prynce, Big Sean, Jay Rock, UGK, Chuuwee, Pete Rock & Smiff N Wessun, Big K.R.I.T., Bumpy Knuckles, Ghostface Killah, Action Bronson, Termanology, Common, Nas, Yelawolf and many more. Enjoy. Ambrosia For Heads Summer Heat Mix... Read more
Nas’ collabo game has been kinda crazy lately.
He laced Raekwon with some ill verses on Rich & Black and his feature on Common's Ghetto Dreams has generated a lot of heat the last few weeks. Here's a sneak preview of what's to come with the Ghetto Dreams video and the full video for Raekwon's Rich & Black.... Read more
A snippet of this new Common and Nas joint dropped a few weeks ago. Here’s the full song.
Check out Ghetto Dreams ft 2 of the illest MCs to ever do it. Click the arrow on the player to download it.... Read more
Here’s another Back in the Day Mix. This one features a lot of joints from the late 90’s and early 00’s. You’ll find music from Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, Common, Sadat X, Grand Puba, Gang Star, Method Man, Black Star, De La Soul, Lauryn Hill, Ludacris, Clipse, Outkast, M.O.P. and many more.
Enjoy. Ambrosia For Heads Millenium Mix by Parfit on Mixcloud... Read more
DJ Jazzy Jeff and Mick Boogie dropped a crushing July 4th mix last year. Here’s part 2…
Click here to listen to and download Summertime 2. The tracklist is below. Here's Part 1 if you didn't get it last year. Here's the tracklist: 1 Intro: Summer Breeze 2 Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince: Summertime 3 Smif–n-Wessun: Bucktown 4 Jagged Edge: Where The Party At? 5 R. Kelly:... Read more
Here’s a new joint from Common with No I.D. on the track.
Check out Summer Madness. Click here to download. Also, if you missed our mix of No I.D.'s vintage tracks, click here.... Read more
The latest installment of the Producer Series Playlists features the music of Hi-Tek.
A lot of love goes to the East and West Coasts, as well as the South, but the Midwest often does not get its props in hip-hop. Hailing from Cincinnati, OH, Hi-Tek has been killing the game for well over a decade. He was one of the staple producers for... Read more
Need more basketball in your life? Check out Soul in the Hole a 90’s documentary on New York street ball. The soundtrack that accompanied it was a classic filled with some of the greatest names in hip-hop: Wu-Tang Clan, Brand Nubian, Mobb Deep, O.C., Common, M.O.P., Big Pun, Organized Konfusion…Check out the full movie and a playlist from the soundtrack below.
Click here to watch the trailer. Here's the movie: And, here's the playlist from the soundtrack:... Read more
Speaking of legends, here’s an unreleased track from Common.
It's got a reggae flavor to it. Check out Follow Me. Click here to download.... Read more
I got a story to tell…This week’s playlist is dedicated to the art of storytelling in rhymes. Many have witty punch lines, but a rare few have the ability to tell a full and engaging story over 48 bars and 3 hooks. You know the names: Nas, Biggie, Slick Rick, Eminem, KRS-One, Ice Cube, Snoop, Lupe, Kanye…Press play, sit back and here’s a little story…
Not just a bunch of rhymes dedicated to a theme, but true narratives...... Read more
There is NO WAY I could let this day go by without a tribute to the late, great J. Dilla. Here’s a playlist with some of my favorite Dilla joints.
37 years ago today was his born day and, to the HUGE loss of the hip-hop community, the anniversary of his death is on 2/10/06. In the short time he was with us, he left an indelible sonic imprint on the hip-hip, R&B and general music landscape. Here's a playlist... Read more
Pharoahe Monch’s Clap (One Day) sounds like it could have been produced by DJ Premier. The track has Primo’s signature boom bap.
The track is actually produced by M-Phazes and features Showtyme and DJ Boogie Blind. Click here to download. Pharoahe's biggest track is Simon Says (Get the f*ck up), but like Clap, much of his material has had a political theme. Here's one of my favorites, The Truth ft Common and... Read more
I usually don’t post concert videos from phones but: 1. the sound quality is good on this, and 2. It’s Common…Check out his new song Believe.
Sounds like Kanye may have done the track: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-2nFwPdFsk&feature=player_embedded#!... Read more
Happy MLK Day. It’s a day of reflection so here’s a playlist that reflects many perspectives on the State of the Union 82 years after the birth of the man named King.
You'll find music from Common, Black Star, Nas, Actual Proof, J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T., 2Pac and others. Enjoy and keep the dream alive.... Read more
It’s a slow day for new hip-hop so we take matters into our own hands. Check out this playlist of some classic joints.
Each Thursday night, we will be bringing you a different playlist to ease you into the weekend. This week's is full of old gems. You'll hear joints from Common, Wu-Tang Clan, De La Soul, Snoop, Biggie, Outkast, Gang Starr, Nas, The Roots and others. Just press play, sit back and... Read more
Fashawn, Common and John Legend ride a track that samples both Nina Symone and Terence Trent D’Arby on Strange Fruit. Ill combo.
Click here to download. Here the Nina Simone and Terrence Trent D'Arby songs below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktsU01lfzLU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcUmIRw0N5w... Read more
With no G.O.O.D. Friday (or Saturday) it's been a slow weekend in hip-hip. Here are some blasts from the past that you may not have heard in a minute to help get you to Monday.
Speaking of G.O.O.D. Friday, what do you think happened? Kanye promised new music each Friday through Christmas. Do you think it had something to do with his album leaking, the Matt Lauer interview or something else altogether? In the absence of a new Kanye joint, here's some good music. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCbwHN07L10... Read more
Common and Lupe Fiasco spit while Jennifer Hudson sings the blues over a No I.D. track. That = dopeness. Check out the video for We Can Do It Now.
Here's a video showing the story behind We Can Do It Now. Click here to see the video courtesy of 2dopeboyz.com.... Read more
Check out the Cyphers from BET's Hip-Hop Awards ft Kanye West, Common, Pusha T, Big Sean, Raekwon, Ice Cube, Diggy Simmons, Wiz Khalifa, Yelawolf and many more.
The BET Hip-Hop Awards have been featuring Cyphers for years and they've taken a life of their own. Last year's launched the career of Nicki Minaj. This year's are the best yet. Check them out: [vodpod id=ExternalVideo.971347&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dord%253D457795567011120900%2526tile%253D2%2526reportPropChannel%253Dhiphop10%2526reportPropSubSection%253Dhiphopawards10%2526reportPropContentType%253Dhha10_videos%2526adAspectRatio%253D2%2526reportDartNValue%253Dhha10_video_showcypher%2526reportDartSubValue%253Dhiphopawards10%2526 [vodpod id=ExternalVideo.971341&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dord%253D206602806129951520%2526tile%253D2%2526reportPropChannel%253Dhiphop10%2526reportPropSubSection%253Dhiphopawards10%2526reportPropContentType%253Dhha10_videos%2526adAspectRatio%253D2%2526reportDartNValue%253Dhha10_video_showcypher%2526reportDartSubValue%253Dhiphopawards10%2526 ExternalVideo.971338&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dord%253D48253978693669320%2526tile%253D2%2526reportPropChannel%253Dhiphop10%2526reportPropSubSection%253Dhiphopawards10%2526reportPropContentType%253Dhha10_videos%2526adAspectRatio%253D2%2526reportDartNValue%253Dhha10_video_showcypher%2526reportDartSubValue%253Dhiphopawards10%2526 [vodpod id=ExternalVideo.971339&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dord%253D119154515025513440%2526tile%253D2%2526reportPropChannel%253Dhiphop10%2526reportPropSubSection%253Dhiphopawards10%2526reportPropContentType%253Dhha10_videos%2526adAspectRatio%253D2%2526reportDartNValue%253Dhha10_video_showcypher%2526reportDartSubValue%253Dhiphopawards10%2526... Read more
Whoa. Estelle is also a dope rhymer.
I met Estelle recently. She has great energy. She's one of those people who is just cool not because she's trying to be cool but because it's just who she is. In fact, she's so cool she cuts through pseudo cool. Case in point, I saw her perform at a... Read more
In My Lifetime – Ayah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoSH90bSl08 Ayah is the great DJ Jazzy Jeff's latest protege. She puts her spin on the sample of the timeless Everybody Loves the Sunshine by Roy Ayers, previously taken on by Mary and Trendz of Culture. Those are BIG footsteps to follow, but Ayah does her thing.... Read more