For me, Common's last album, 2008's Universal Mind Control , didn't really stand the test of time . What's the test of time, I hear you ask? It's quite simple really: after the initial rush of repeat listens that comes when you buy an album, how regularly do you gravitate back to it? Simple. Considering I haven't listened to anything off UMC for a good year and a half, I'm thinking it doesn't really pass the aforementioned test. In hindsight, UMC missed the mark [...]
Follow me on Twitter A little throwback track for ya on this Saturday evening. The track is from Common's 2008 album Universal Mind Control , one of my favourite efforts from the Chicago hip hop artist. Gorilla Warfare Tactics' hit single from earlier in the week sampled part of this song as well. Two for one special people, eat it up. Common ft. Pharrell - Announcement
The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards Ceremony airs live on CBS this Sunday, January 31, at 7 p.m. Hip-hop diva Kanye West leads all Chicago artists with five nominations. Jennifer Hudson will join Usher , Celine Dion , Carrie Underwood and Smokey Robinson as part of a 3-D tribute to the late Michael Jackson . Here's a full list of Chicago area artists nominated this year: Kayne West [...]
Well, one last push for a forgotten album never hurt nobody. Guess we should direct you on places where to buy it huh? Although, I swear I've seen this movie before.
This is kinda how i imagined it in my head. you can tell its the first because it shows the rejected title Invincible Summer. and peep Common breakin at the end.
Dear Common, Once upon a time you were our success story. The Chosen One. We as Hip-Hop fans crowned you the under-appreciated king who was too real for the mainstream. We loved you. And it was good. It seems like forever ago that Jay mentioned you on The Black Album , shining light on someone who some of the listeners had never even heard of. At the time, most thought of this as a short-term boost in a career that would be critically acclaimed but widely under-appreciated. Then we watched [...]
Common x Asher Roth March 8th in Providence Rhode Island. I've never seen Common live but I do hope he does some of his older stuff. Asher should put on a good show as well. Check back for footage if you aren't able to come out. SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY!!!! [In my monster truck rally voice]
The Chicago legend offers up his eight studio album with Universal Mind Control
I am very disappointed with the newest release from Co mmon, "Universal Mind Control." For a man that is known for having made what some consider to be the best hip-hop song of all time (I used to love H.E.R.), this is mediocre beyond all belief. Apparently, now hip-hop is Common's "bitch." Common used to love hip-hop, and treat her with respect. In the process, he made albums such as "Resurrection" and "Like Water For Chocolate." Even "Be" had a lot of solid songs on it. These albums showed flawless lyricism and some of my favorite uses of Common's flow. [...]
Common's new album Universal Mind Control was a big step down for this immensely talented Chicago rapper. Surprising, for an artist who years ago rhymed "The Game Needs a Makeover". Rappers like Kanye West rep Common all the time, citing him as a major influence on their music. So what happened with Common's latest album? Personally, I've only found one track that I really like (Inhale), and one more that is a decent club hit (the title track). The rest of the album is over produced, noisy, poppy garbage with bad lyrics. I can understand wanting to go [...]
Shouts to Jermaine Dupri (what?!?!) for the footage. I never thought I'd say that. Common performs "The People," and "Universal Mind Control." Seeing him rock out to "The People" makes me miss the old Common, and I haven't even heard all of UMC yet! Damn...
So Common took it upon himself to review his own album, and gave it 11 out a possible 10. I assume each track earned one point and that the extra point was not only for his excellent kitchen dance skills , but also for giving such an extraordinary, enthralling 1 minute review of the.... You know, what, I'm sorry. I can't do sarcasm on this one. I thought this was some really self-involved, masturbatory bullshit. 11 out of 10? Word, Lonnie? The tight shirts, [...]
Forever the journeyman through all the convolutions that accompany a Hip-Hop career, Rashid "Common" Lynn was never one to shy away from letting the music represent his current mood. In attempts to fatten his catalog with more accessible material to counterpoise the analytical content in the bulk of his discography, the concept of Invincible Summer was born. However, scheduling conflicts forced the album's delay ultimately spawning Universal Mind Control which is a zesty blend of electro-funk, retrospect, and occasional laziness. Not as eccentrically irritating as 2000's Electric Circus , nor as confined to [...]
This should be my only post for the day unless something astronomical happens.
![common - punch drunk love remix [feat. pharrell].](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/1395228_lg.jpg)
UK bonus track from common's universal mind control album. skateboard felt like he had to re-make the original and hop on it real quick. [log on to DCtoBC.com to jam it] DOWNLOAD: common - punch drunk love (remix) (feat. pharrell) i really like the original a lot more, and you can compare yourself. it's right here. [log on to DCtoBC.com to jam it] DOWNLOAD: common - punch drunk love (feat. kanye west)
And Kanye's response: On a related note, here's more of that 'sunglasses display mannequin' from one of this year's last big releases - Common's Universal Mind Control . MP3: Common feat Kanye West - Punch Drunk Love
A couple dope new Common tracks from Universal Mind Control: Common - Inhale Common - Sex 4 Suga And a couple I posted before: Common ft. Chester French - What A World Common ft. Cee-Lo - Make My Day Common - Gladiator PigeonsandPlanes
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