The rapper formerly known as Common Sense is no longer common. He's on his dime album, recruits young upstarts like Vince Staples to keep him "real," and gets burn on the late night circuit like he's a Roots member. Check the video of his performance last night after the jump.
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Video: Common – Sway In The Morning Interview & Freestyle
10 years ago 873,378
Watch this clip and tell me Common isn't still -- after 20 years -- one of the best rap artists who can freestyle spontaneous verses at the drop of a beat. The lengthy interview is respect due to the Chi-town legend, who's making the press rounds for his 10th album Nobody's Smiling, and the freestyle is at the very end. Check the video after the jump.
New Music: Common – “The Neighborhood” Feat. Lil Herb & Cocaine 80s
10 years ago 1,101,672
Common's Nobody's Smiling is soon to be released. "The Neighborhood" follows a familiar series of Common tropes: poems about his romance with the ghetto, fables about street heroes and villains, an R&B singer in the mix. This is a terrific indication that Rashid is back to his roots as the capital-C Conscious rapper, and will save the truly sweet stuff for the next project.
New Music: Common – “Diamonds” Feat. Big Sean
10 years ago 370,854
Big Sean laces Common with a great hook and refrain for another single on his Speak My Piece
Video: Common Says Beef With Drake Was “Emotional” & Over Ex Serena Williams
10 years ago 11,669,031
Here's Common keeping it very real about the fact that Drake body slammed his career by sending subliminal shots about former boo-piece and tennis great Serena Williams. The rap vet got in his feelings as Drake swam around in his superstar sweetheart. But are things all resolved now? Was Drake with her shooting in the gym? Check the video after the jump.
New Music: Common – “Speak My Piece”
10 years ago 328,878
Figured Drake had put the old head to rest with the Serena shots but here go Common. Nah but respect due to The Artist Formerly Known As Kufi for getting his life together, misogyny in check, and musical mission in order. One of the best to ever do it, he had been unfairly derailed by every bad Hollywood script thrown his way. Welcome back, Rashid. Listen after the jump.
Video: Common – “Kingdom” (feat. Vince Staples)
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New Music: Common – “Kingdom” (feat. Vince Staples) (prod No I.D.)
10 years ago 1,444,509
Before we get to see the Hype Williams directed video for the latest single off of Common's 10th studio album, we get to hear the song itself. Featuring a guest appearance by fellow label mate, Vince Staples, "Kingdom" is laced by Chicago beatsmith No I.D.
New Music: Common — “Made In Black America” (feat. Ab-Soul)
10 years ago 865,854
Common gives the LA Leakers the green-light to premiere his newest record, "Made In Black America," produced by No I.D. and featuring a guest verse from TDE's Ab-Soul.
New Music: Common — “War”
10 years ago 888,426
Looks like Dion and Common are coming back for another title run.