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’11 Best Singles: #5 Common “Blue Sky”

Common’s second single was first rate. Produced by No I.D., Lonnie went ham over choreographed drums and a groovy Electric Light Orchestra sample. Part inspirational, “It all started with a dream, I wanted to be Run D.M.C/ The Lord put the blessing upon the MC” with a dash of swagger, “Suited in Prada, stay mellow like LaLa/ Young fresh with dollars, ladies go gaga” “Blue Sky” soars above the clouds. Lift off.

PROFILE: Common

[vodpod id=Video.15845162&w=540&h=350&fv=] Dee Vazquez continues her PROFILE video series with 40’s “favorite” rapper, Common. Don’t forget, The Dreamer, The Believer in stores now. Digga da, digga da.

Common Responds To Drake (Shade 45)

“He already embraced it, so wear it” Days after Drake’s rant at Cali Christmas, Com appeared on Sway In The Morning this morning and admitted that his record “Sweet” was aimed at him and anyone under that category. Yikes! Shortly after, Drake’s go-to producer, Noah “40” Shebib chimed in via his Twitter account. @common, I remember being called a bitch in grade 9 cause I had your cd. Good thing I also had 456 by kool g rap on me. […]

Maya Angelou Calls Common On 106 & Park

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Behind The Scenes: Common “Celebrate”

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Common “16 Bars” Video

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