Common’s Black America Again album drops November 4th on Artium/Def Jam, and he’s been super active on his campaign trail. Two days ago he dropped a poignant remix of Solange’s “Cranes In The Sky,” and today he’s back with some more new music — this one titled “Home.” This might be my favorite joint from…
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Common remixes Solange’s “Cranes In The Sky”
Com says he was so inspired by Solange’s great, great, great new record “Cranes In The Sky,” he decided to drop his very own unofficial version of it. He told Fader: “Every once and a few years, there are certain songs that come out and have the sound of forever. ‘Cranes in the Sky’ is…
Common Releases Cover Art, Track List & Release Date For ‘Black America Again’
On November 4th, Common is set to release his 11th album, Black America Again, via Artium/Def Jam. Today, Com cut loose the track list, cover art and a new single which we posted earlier. Com is the only rapper on the album, with Bilal appearing on four tracks, and other features including BJ the Chicago…
Watch Common’s White House NPR Tiny Desk Concert
Words by Andrew Daguinsin Chicago’s own Common delivers a memorable performance in the White House Library — the first of its kind. Common graces us with playing a soulful set with a number of hits including my personal favorite, “I Used to Love H.E.R.” This is an iconic moment for Common, Chicago and Hip-Hop. Watch…
Common f/ Stevie Wonder – Black America Again
Produced by Karriem Riggins and Robert Glasper Featuring Stevie Wonder. Esperanza Spalding on bass. Scratches by J Rock. Strings by Patrick Warren and ad libs from Chuck D and MC Lyte. A few weeks back, Common dropped by Windy City Live to premiere a verse from his powerful new single “Black America Again” — which…
Common Celebrates Black Women with his New Documentary ‘Love Star’
To follow up the release of his new single, “Love Star,” which dropped last week — Common has joined forces with Essence to release a documentary celebrating his love for black women. It’s all about black love in this 10 minute piece, which you can now watch below. The love between Black men and Black…
Common Premieres New Single “Black America Again” on Windy City Live
On the season 6 premiere of Windy City Live, Common dropped by to talk about a number of subjects including his upcoming AAHH Fest (September 24-25 at Union Park) and gave viewers and fans an early listen of his new single, “Black America Again.” The powerful track deals with the current racial issues and injustices…
Common, Gregory Porter & Keyon Harrold – Running (Refugee Song)
As Eskay just shockingly pointed out, there are over 65 million refugees around the world — displaced by conflict, persecution or something even more sinister. Sometimes we forget how truly lucky we are, despite the US having it’s own fair share of issues. That said, Common has joined forces with Gregory Porter and Keyon Harrold…
Video: Common, Malik Yusef & Kumasi – Trouble In The Water
Directed by Manny Reel. Produced by Steven Walsh, Matt Goetz and Devon Gulati. Executive Produced by Andrew Barber and Burundi Partlow for Hip-Hop Caucus. A few weeks back I had the pleasure of going to LA to work with Malik Yusef, Common and a host of other great minds to executive produce the music video…
Video: Common Talks New Album on ‘Live! With Kelly & Michael’
Common stopped by Live! With Kelly & Michael to talk about his role in Barbershop 3: The Next Cut, his very first lyrics that he wrote, his upcoming album and even showed off his break dancing skills. After spitting some of his first verse ever, Com revealed that he’s currently working on a new project with musicians…