Common Talks Happy Feet 2, His New Album & More On 106 & Park [VIDEO]

Common's in high demand right now! He just released a best-selling autobiography, his album The Dreamer, The Believer is coming this December, and he's set to star in AMC's new series Hell On Wheels and Happy Feet 2. Watch below as he talks to Terrance and Rocsi about his journey and current projects.

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Previously: Common - Sweet [Prod. by No I.D.]

Common - Sweet [Prod. by No I.D.]

Common, just drop The Dreamer, The Believer already! The album seems so dope, I can hardly wait.  Unfortunately the release isn't scheduled until November 22nd, so this new track "Sweet" will have to do for now.  I'll have the CDQ version added as soon as I can! CDQ Updated!

Common - Sweet [No Tags!]



Hit the jump for a mobile friendly stream of the track!


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Previously: New Music Video: Common - Blue Sky

New Music Video: Common - Blue Sky

Common's video for the inspirational "Blue Sky" is finally here after multiple teasers for the The Dreamer, The Believer track. Check it out and make sure you go for dreams just like the people in the video!



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Previously: Album Preview of Common's The Dreamer, The Believer

Common - Blue Sky (Video Teaser)

Common's video for The Dreamer, The Believer track "Blue Sky" will be released soon, but here's a sneak peek of the video for all my impatient gangstas out there (including myself)!



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Previously: Common - The Dreamer, The Believer (Album Preview)

Common - The Dreamer, The Believer [Album Preview]

Complex Magazine was privileged to get a full listen of Common's upcoming album The Dreamer, The Believer, which drops on November 22nd. Read the full feature HERE as Complex gives their opinions of each track along with some bonus material!

Previously: Behind The Scenes of Common's "Blue Sky" [VIDEO]

Behind The Scenes of Common's "Blue Sky" Video Shoot!

HardKnockTV gives us an exclusive behind the scenes look at the making of Common's The Dreamer, The Believer single, "Blue Sky." On top of that, Common talks about his new book, his sensitivity, President Obama, and Fox News. Ugh, Fox News.



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Previously: Common - Let's Move [VIDEO]

Common - Let's Move [VIDEO]

Common's "Let's Move" is an unreleased track that tells a great story about life in Chicago.  To make the story even more vivid, visual artist dsteele created a video incorporating his own sketches.  This is pretty nice, and I'm definitely feeling the song.  Not sure if it's old or if it will appear on The Dreamer, The Believer yet, but I'll let you know!



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Previously: Common Freestyles On FunkMaster Flex [VIDEO]

Cocaine 80s - Ghost Lady EP

James Fauntleroy, No I.D., Common and company are so cool that they just drop EPs out of nowhere as the Cocaine 80s.  And the music is just exactly like their name--dope.  I still play their first EP faithfully, and I've tried to put as many people on that project as possible (GUE Radio, Vol. 1 & Vol. 13)

For a preview of the Ghost Lady EP, listen to "Six" ft. Over which includes vocals from Common and James Fauntleroy.


To download the full EP, click HERE!

They even included the The Pursuit EP, in the Ghost Lady EP download, so you get two for the piece of none!

Common Freestyles On Funkmaster Flex

Last night, Common stopped by Hot 97 for Funkmaster Flex's radio set and kicked one hell of a freestyle, reminding us all why he's known as Common Sense.

Common - Funkmaster Flex Freestyle


Alternate Download: Mediafire

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Previously: Behind The Scenes of Common's "Sweet" Video Shoot

Behind The Scenes of Common's "Sweet" Video Shoot + Derrick Rose Freestyle

Common traveled to Haiti for and filmed the music video to "Sweet," the third single to his highly anticipated ninth album, The Dreamer, The Believer. Catch behind the scenes footage of his experience, and hit the jump to watch Common perform a Derrick Rose freestyle during his Run With Rose event!

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 12: Da Art Of Storytelling

Gangstas, it's been a while! Soooo, yours truly, DJ Hourglass, decided to put something special together for Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 12.  I present... Da Art of Storytelling (Part 1).  Hip Hop storytelling is an art form that few rappers have mastered, but when done right, the story can be so clever or shocking that you're stuck sitting, thinking about it.

Of course I included storytelling pros like Slick Rick, The Notorious B.I.G., Pac, Common and Nas, but there are some new names in the mix as well including J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T., and Kendrick Lamar. Check out Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 12: Da Art of Storytelling below and hit the jump for a full tracklisting!

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 12: Da Art of Storytelling

New Music: Common - Blue Sky [Prod. No I.D.]

Common's been teasing us with clips of  the song, but now we get to hear the full version of Common's 2nd single from The Dreamer, The Believer.  Radio Rip for now, but I'll update it as soon as I can!  BOW.

Common: Blue Sky [Radio Rip] CDQ


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Previously: New Music Video: Common ft. Nas - Ghetto Dreams

Talib Kweli, Mos Def & Common Perform "Respiration" Live in Chicago

During their sold out show at Chicago's House of Blues, Mos Def & Talib Kweli (Black Star) surprised the crowd and brought out hometown hero, Common, to perform their classic 1998 track "Respiration."  Watch the legendary performance below!



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Previously: New Music: Derek 32zero ft. Talib Kweli - Lift 'Em Up

The Check In: Donald Glover (Childish Gambino)

MTV VJs The Rosenthal Brothers are guaranteed to entertain whenever they interview rappers. Apparently, they were originally slated to interview Common but something came up and he ended up not performing. Instead, they found Donald Glover A.K.A. Childish Gambino and asked him all of their questions for Common. The result? Pure comedy.

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Previously: New Music: Childish Gambino - Bonfire

The Making of Kanye West & Rhymefest's "Alligator Boots"

Back in 2008, Kanye West and Rhymefest were working hard on a pilot for their show Alligator Boots, which they were hoping to have aired on Comedy Central.  As you've probably figured out, the show never saw the light of day.  Look below for some behind the scene footage of the show that surfaced featuring Kanye West, Rhymefest, Kim Kardashian, and some weavalicious, pimping puppets.


"Baby in the club, baby in the club. Look at that girl, she got a baby in the club."

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[Music Video] Common x Nas-Ghetto Dreams

After a lot of teasers and behind the scenes videos, the official music video for "Ghetto Dreams" is here.  I love this song because it's Common and Nas their finest.  Reminds me of the hunger they had in their first albums.

Common's The Dreamer, The Believer should be out this fall. Up next, is going to be Nas's video for "Nasty," so be on the lookout.

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio: Volume 2

I'm baaaaaaaaaaaack!!!!

The mouse says:  :-O

That's Gangsta.

DJ Bankhead Presents: Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Volume 2 which includes the likes of Pusha T, Wale, Beyoncé, Chris Brown, Lupe Fiasco, CyHi The Prynce, Kendrick Lamar, Bun B, and more.  Last go round, it was a celebration, but this mix is grittier.  There are a few party songs and a nice R&B groove as well, so get ready for a good time.  This DJ has moved on to at least 1st Grade this time.

To catch the first edition, click here!

Hit the jump for the mix and tracklist:

Common & Nas: Ghetto Dreams

When I first saw this song posted on 2dopeboyz, I thought this had to be an unreleased track from the 90s. I've never been more happy to be wrong because this song GOES! Watch the the trailer for the "Ghetto Dreams" below, and hit the jump to download the track!

Stop Sleeping: Cocaine 80s

"Snitches get stitches" -Alice

Twitter and blogs have been buzzing for the past month talking about Cocaine 80s who dropped an EP seemingly out of nowhere.  Who are they, you wonder? You're actually probably really familiar with them (or their work, at least). It's a collective consisting of:

• No I.D.
• Common
• James Fauntleroy 
• Steve Wyreman
• Kevin Randolph 
• Rob Kinelski
• Makeba

Check out the single "Summer Madness" below and hit the jump to download...