Common partners with Microsoft; Album set to drop Nov.11

Common recently partnered with computer giant Microsoft, who will be sponsoring his upcoming tour. The Chicago MC has taken the popular route of many rappers by developing a business relationship with corporate America. Microsoft is currently sponsoring his nationwide tour with Pharrell’s rock group N.E.R.D.  Initially titled Invincible Summer, he has re-named the highly anticipated album Universal Mind Control and is currently set to hit shelves Tuesday, November 11th through Geffen/G.O.O.D. Music.