Video: Common "Announcement" feat. Pharrell
Posted by Shamz on Aug 27, 2008
Here's a very welcome surprise. We've been hearing about all the delays on the making of the video for Common's song "Universal Mind Control" and today we get the video for "Announcement" feat. Pharrell. The video's real dope and it's good to see things are in motion for Com's Invincible Summer album. I'm being told there is no street date for the album at the moment though.
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Moe B: ...
Is anybody kidding me?
I can't believe anybody can't think this hot.
He's actually surprising me seeing as how he's getting a little older these days.
His shit still sounds ground breaking and unique every time.
Keep goin Com!
I can't believe anybody can't think this hot.
He's actually surprising me seeing as how he's getting a little older these days.
His shit still sounds ground breaking and unique every time.
Keep goin Com!
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October 11, 2008 - 09:23:35 PM
Kalo de 78: ...
umc is one album i won't even waste my time downloading.
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October 07, 2008 - 04:03:22 PM
Eni: ...
To be honest, i wish every song Common did was like I Used To Love H.E.R., The 6th Sense, Resurrection, Geto Heaven e.t.c. but the truth of the matter is that he can't make all his songs like that cos it's bound to become monotonous. The truth and FACT of the matter is that Comm CAN do whatever type of music he wants, he's not obligated to make "concious" music all the time, the man said he wants to make a feel-good album, by God then let him make a feel-good album. The only problem should come when the album doesn't make you feel good.
This brother can do no wrong musically in my eyes. I think we real fans should just keep on supporting him and wishing him all the best.
Common's made us think and be aware for a long time, i guess now he just wants us to relax and have some fun.
This brother can do no wrong musically in my eyes. I think we real fans should just keep on supporting him and wishing him all the best.
Common's made us think and be aware for a long time, i guess now he just wants us to relax and have some fun.
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September 17, 2008 - 08:30:07 AM
newyorkstateofmind: ...
First to all the haters out there... shut up. Quit acting like you know Com the way you talk about him and his music. Let me guess... you same people prolly hate on The Roots for how they evolve and change. These are artists, musicians. There out there trying new things all the time.
Hey that's why they make chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream. Get a little of each flavor. Love Resurrection for what it is but don't keep looking for it over and over again. Good sh*t Com.
Hey that's why they make chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream. Get a little of each flavor. Love Resurrection for what it is but don't keep looking for it over and over again. Good sh*t Com.
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September 10, 2008 - 06:49:54 PM
J_booty: ...
Wonder if he's going for the Isaac Hayes look here as a tribute or something.
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September 10, 2008 - 09:30:51 AM
River Kia: ...
Its MUSIC. A form of expression. The best freedom around! So...at the end of the day just enjoy the vibe that music brings.
I like the song, the vibe and the video!!
Common rocks!!!
I like the song, the vibe and the video!!
Common rocks!!!
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September 09, 2008 - 04:55:31 PM
p0rkfri3drice: ...
is it just me, or is this new common style causin a whole damn ruckus in a bitch? its like some can't accept, some can, some love it, some hate it, but most just hatin on each other cuz we got different thoughts. anyways, here's my thought. denial.
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September 09, 2008 - 02:41:58 PM
BrotherKev: ...
thats the problem wit ya niggas....u hate first...and then try to understand the concept...
jus appreciate once!!!...be glad common is movin' foward...and being nostalgic about is his history in the industry...thats what this is all about...hiphop from boombap to tiptop...u cannot separate the two sides!!
I'm feelin' this new joints...
jus appreciate once!!!...be glad common is movin' foward...and being nostalgic about is his history in the industry...thats what this is all about...hiphop from boombap to tiptop...u cannot separate the two sides!!
I'm feelin' this new joints...
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September 09, 2008 - 01:57:00 AM
AnnoyedaboutCommon: ...
I am disappointed in this "non-official" video. I think it was an official video but with the response of people on the net being disparaging; they decided to scrap it. I'm even more offended by the fact that people like this video. This video is extremely offensive. The only two Black women in the video are considered "whorish." The women end up in the rocket ship that flies off of the page; a phallic symbol that represents Common "getting it on". While the non-black women are the "hip-hop" dancers and fully covered I might add. I've never been a "fan." The idea that he is "growing" as an artist is total BS. If Dilla was still alive, he wouldn't be doing this kind of music. Because Dilla brought the best out of him...he gave him an identity; something that he's been searching to find...for a very long time.
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September 08, 2008 - 10:56:46 PM
Boombaye: ...
The video was ok. Lil X was obviously inspired by the loony toons cartoon where Daffy Duck interacts with his cartoonist but I think he could've taken the concept way further.
For everyone who is confused, this was definitely an homage to Biggie. Common and Pharrell both have that 92 Brooklyn flow. It's like they were imitating Biggie and Kim. Im feeling the track.!
For everyone who is confused, this was definitely an homage to Biggie. Common and Pharrell both have that 92 Brooklyn flow. It's like they were imitating Biggie and Kim. Im feeling the track.!
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September 05, 2008 - 11:46:38 PM
drake dizzle frm tha la fizzle...: ...
Im not going to say that i dont like it, pharell sounds dope on his verse, and pharell would be a top producer for common to work with, especially with the tour, thats mad moula...But after this album it would be sick to drop something deep and thought provoking, like the roots, with questo, poyser, soulaquarians and premo again???? how about 9th??? whew...dayummm that would be bananas, but times do change..this does sound fresh, and a lil lighter than his previous work, would definately like to hear dis more than hearing lil peepie on the radio...keep doin ya thang Com...
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September 05, 2008 - 03:35:08 AM
MidwstChild: ...
It's called progression, coming full circle. Listen to "Can I Borrow A Dollar", and basically that's what this album might be, just a little updated version. So it's nothing new with Common saying the word "bitch". Some of you cats scared of change. Well if that the case and you vote you better not for Obama.
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September 03, 2008 - 10:59:29 PM
random black guy: ...
ill say it again, (but a little differently).
If y'all are using the word "sell-out", then you are NOT real Common fans!...a fan stays with, and encourages the artists through any direction they go in...therefore..ALL HATERS: ease up...ALL SUPPORTERS: pump yo fist!
If y'all are using the word "sell-out", then you are NOT real Common fans!...a fan stays with, and encourages the artists through any direction they go in...therefore..ALL HATERS: ease up...ALL SUPPORTERS: pump yo fist!
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September 02, 2008 - 08:28:52 AM
Jus Sleep: ...
im suprised and still pleased....good to see artist of Common's height to do something like this and still keep lyric better than other ppl doing this tempo. the lryical level is still there! so its cool with me
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September 02, 2008 - 08:28:19 AM
Jus Sleep: ...
im suprised and still pleased....good to see artist of Common's height to do something like this and still keep lyric better than other ppl doing this tempo.
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September 02, 2008 - 08:26:44 AM
Acro: ...
Why are people bitching about common saying hip-hop is his bitch, he has said it in the past, STOP TRIPPING YO!!!!!!
People can't see others have fun.
People can't see others have fun.
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September 01, 2008 - 11:50:42 PM
pfeif diggy: ...
I like the song. I don't see why everyone is hating him having some fun, what's wrong with that?
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September 01, 2008 - 10:39:31 PM
shablamo: ...
some one should learn how to spell music.
common WAS able to expand his horizons. Finding Forever sounds NOTHING like Resurrection. He just needs money since his real style hasn't panned out as much as his amigo, KANYE!!! He just wants to get in on the action. While I can't hate him for that, THIS TRACK IS GARBAGE!!! I could write it while I was taking a shit.
common WAS able to expand his horizons. Finding Forever sounds NOTHING like Resurrection. He just needs money since his real style hasn't panned out as much as his amigo, KANYE!!! He just wants to get in on the action. While I can't hate him for that, THIS TRACK IS GARBAGE!!! I could write it while I was taking a shit.
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August 31, 2008 - 07:53:01 PM
reznick88: ...
All yalls is wack. If someone invented the cure for Aids, would you be mad at him if he later failed to find a cure for cancer?
After Resurrection, Common dont owe a goddamn thing to the game. And especially nothing to you over zealous critical fucks. Dudes human people. If he was the same person he was in 94, that would be a waste of 14 years of his life. But you are all way too blind to ever sympathize with dude. This is the pure example of why being a celebrity is the worst job. The world, including your "most loyal" fanbase has the upmost expectations for you, and they will never seize until they are satisfied (never). If I had a dollar for every time these critical douche bags contradicted themselves on this very site...
All this is beside the fact that this track is fuckin cold. I mean, I dont know how you guys judge peoples songs/lyrics. But he came off on this.
After Resurrection, Common dont owe a goddamn thing to the game. And especially nothing to you over zealous critical fucks. Dudes human people. If he was the same person he was in 94, that would be a waste of 14 years of his life. But you are all way too blind to ever sympathize with dude. This is the pure example of why being a celebrity is the worst job. The world, including your "most loyal" fanbase has the upmost expectations for you, and they will never seize until they are satisfied (never). If I had a dollar for every time these critical douche bags contradicted themselves on this very site...
All this is beside the fact that this track is fuckin cold. I mean, I dont know how you guys judge peoples songs/lyrics. But he came off on this.
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August 31, 2008 - 11:34:15 AM
Dot Techno Mania: ...
So he does have a sense of humor. P has always had one! For some strange reason I always can understand where this man is coming from...
I miss the full concentration of "Electric Circus" but bits pieces and phases of Com are just as fun sometimes...
Fun video, not my favorite song, or my favorite project as far as sonics, but I always dig the energy.
I miss the full concentration of "Electric Circus" but bits pieces and phases of Com are just as fun sometimes...
Fun video, not my favorite song, or my favorite project as far as sonics, but I always dig the energy.
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August 30, 2008 - 10:47:53 PM
Mr. Love: ...
Yo I love the video, Lil' X did his thing. Com is old and a real emcee but sometimes he gotta play or dumb it down. See if he dumbed it down and was wack I would come at him with shade and anger and fury- but dude didn't! Yo to drake superbie and hehe- I feel all y'all I am torn too. But read what I said above. If he came wack then we would have a problem- plus I know all y'all here on okayplayer love the Roots and got Criminal Minded, and Mobb, and maybe even some M.O.P. we all got some guilty pleasures. I said the same thing as many people said but I'll say this- COMMON IF YOU ARE READING THESE PAY ATTENTION AND PUT SOME CONSCIENCE FEEL GOOD BLACK /PEOPLE OF COLOR LOVE MUSIC on the album OR A LOT OF PEOPLE MIGHT NOT BUY INVINCIBLE SUMMER (or fall or winter)!
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August 30, 2008 - 06:30:36 PM
zience: ...
beat is ok. rhymes are meh. i'll philosophize on top of ya? wow.
with common it all depends on who he's rollin' with at the time. check each album and it's producers. this is just another phase. whatever. it's cool. u can't take it too seriously..... actually i kinda like pharrell's verse for some reason.
with common it all depends on who he's rollin' with at the time. check each album and it's producers. this is just another phase. whatever. it's cool. u can't take it too seriously..... actually i kinda like pharrell's verse for some reason.
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August 30, 2008 - 11:08:00 AM
dillagent: ...
um am i missing something here? Comm has done a tribute track to biggie... and the problem is?
it's actually quite a smart song. one, plays off the fact that it's COMMON SENSE doing a late 90s bad boy bling track. it's completely tongue-in-cheek, i mean come on "yeah i still love H.E.R. - she be needing the dick", if you take comm off the pedestal for a sec you'll see he has a sense of humour.
second, if u listen out to all the biggie flows and lines he drops in there, you'll see that the rhymes have been constructed very cleverly
it's actually quite a smart song. one, plays off the fact that it's COMMON SENSE doing a late 90s bad boy bling track. it's completely tongue-in-cheek, i mean come on "yeah i still love H.E.R. - she be needing the dick", if you take comm off the pedestal for a sec you'll see he has a sense of humour.
second, if u listen out to all the biggie flows and lines he drops in there, you'll see that the rhymes have been constructed very cleverly
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August 30, 2008 - 12:32:44 AM
Acro: ...
I still don't understand how he sold out? he's done shit with Pharell before, he said the whole album will be based on summer feel good music, something you can dance to...my question is....whats wrong with that? You don't like it, don't buy it. it's that easy. I'm copping this one, sounds like something new and fresh coming out of common.
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August 30, 2008 - 12:10:29 AM
eddie murphy: ...
the song is dope .. i like com completely flipped it on this one .. to get yall all shocked.. and it worked..ppl are crying about some lines and what not but its nothing yall act like common is a reverend and he cant do anything on his own with out ur premission ..first off check 'ressurcetion' he wasnt all preachy and conscience there ..if yall heard that now for teh first time yall would be crying the same stuff..
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August 29, 2008 - 10:39:14 PM
Shaun P: ...
Damn some of yall cats are harsh. Common is a man like most of us, capable of flaws, fallacies, mistakes and missteps. Despite what he said on "Be", he's not the messiah. Although I do agree that Com can get ignant when he wants too, I just feel he's scrutinized unfairly.
If Common stuck to the esoteric, underground format a la Jeru the Damaja, he would be resting in obscurity and turning over in his grave. His ability to adapt, not conform, is what makes him relevant, and successful, not his sometimes conscious lyrics. Did yall ever wonder what ever happened to the popularity of Canibus, Killah Priest, Ras Kass, those mofos are far superior lyricists than Common but much inferior emcees. To be an emcee is to MOVE CROWDS, not remain stagnated in a reactionary thought process. I believe his heart is in the right place. WISE UP!
If Common stuck to the esoteric, underground format a la Jeru the Damaja, he would be resting in obscurity and turning over in his grave. His ability to adapt, not conform, is what makes him relevant, and successful, not his sometimes conscious lyrics. Did yall ever wonder what ever happened to the popularity of Canibus, Killah Priest, Ras Kass, those mofos are far superior lyricists than Common but much inferior emcees. To be an emcee is to MOVE CROWDS, not remain stagnated in a reactionary thought process. I believe his heart is in the right place. WISE UP!
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August 29, 2008 - 09:23:24 PM
amanandhismoney: ...
Common done lost his sense...He looks out of place in this one...
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August 29, 2008 - 07:34:52 PM
drake dizzle frm tha la fizzle...: ...
How about invincible fall? lol...yo common u aint doing hip hop justice and to all these corn balls who think they know where com's directions going...theres a thing called growth and theres a thing called change, well...this aint none of um...lol..But I guess from Like Water For Choc, Electric Circus, Be And Finding Forever, things got to cool off, but u can still be fresh with some more innovative verses im not down with that whole hip hop is my bitch..especially from someone thats conscious, i was at a show once and com rejected a good friend of mine who is mexican yet a ras, for a jiggy ass white dude and some other corny cat that couldnt even rhyme...I was in disbelief, to top it off my boy was on stage and com still wouldnt pass the mic, when he was offering it up on stage...u call that being conscious or real, i guess sportin leather and makin movies is where its at now...Im not hating i just think dude could do small improvements, smokin aces and american gangster.. they were dope.. and hats off to com and especially the rza on AG...Pharells dope, especially mr dj (from outkast) but i just feel his verses are a bit watered down for airplay..Lets see how terminator goes...
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August 29, 2008 - 06:40:35 PM
dj R-DEE: ...
It's about balance and growth folks. Common is still one of the illest M.C.s out there. If we stay stuck in one corner we can experience the rest of what's out there.
I can't say that I like every single song he's done, but I'm diggin' this. It's a straight take of on Biggie's "Dreams" and several punch lines are re-adapted from it.
Keep switching it up and trying new things.
I really feel his conscious stuff, but I ain't at him for going new directions
Peace........
I can't say that I like every single song he's done, but I'm diggin' this. It's a straight take of on Biggie's "Dreams" and several punch lines are re-adapted from it.
Keep switching it up and trying new things.
I really feel his conscious stuff, but I ain't at him for going new directions
Peace........
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August 29, 2008 - 04:39:06 PM
NotThinkSo: ...
Some of all parts and nYp, you guys are taking some things the wrong way. that line you guys are chastising about girls on his dick and just him and his bitch clearly shows you aint been paying attention to Hip Hop.
"I still love H.E.R she be needin the Dick, when it come to Hip Hop its just me and my bitch" = Only he can fuck with Hip Hop
that just goes to show how some of these Herbs aint really listening to the shit between the lines. This is Common people, he doesn't slack in his rhymes cats just slack on listening.
"I still love H.E.R she be needin the Dick, when it come to Hip Hop its just me and my bitch" = Only he can fuck with Hip Hop
that just goes to show how some of these Herbs aint really listening to the shit between the lines. This is Common people, he doesn't slack in his rhymes cats just slack on listening.
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August 29, 2008 - 04:36:03 PM
L-Bangz: ...
Damn common i can't believe you sold out soo bad. Now you'll never be invited to perform at Howard's homecoming . I can't understand why you would turn your back on brotherrrrzzz and sistaaaaz in the struggle. Is nothing sacred anymore?? How dare you enjoy your success and make a song that isn't about politics or the betterment of black people.
You have no right have fun or enjoy life. As an okayplayer i demand that you go back rapping afrocentric rhymes and catering to us selfish, self righteous, over critical, know nothing music snobs.
I guess Imortal Technique is the only real mc out there. Hey
Guys I'm having a pep rally for aborted fetus's at my local coffee shop! I invite you all to come in your Che tess and get ready to talk about the issues !
You have no right have fun or enjoy life. As an okayplayer i demand that you go back rapping afrocentric rhymes and catering to us selfish, self righteous, over critical, know nothing music snobs.
I guess Imortal Technique is the only real mc out there. Hey
Guys I'm having a pep rally for aborted fetus's at my local coffee shop! I invite you all to come in your Che tess and get ready to talk about the issues !
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August 29, 2008 - 03:03:15 PM
Ender123: ...
Thats life, its not all about the struggle and shit all day everyday. Sometimes you gotta say fuck it! and just have some fun. The joint is BONKERS! Brush the haters off my brotha, do you!
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August 29, 2008 - 10:28:53 AM
nYp: ...
i'm all for artist expanding their horizons and doing different shit, but one thing is to make an album thats knocks more, with beats that u can hear in the whip or at the club and its another this is to start changing what u stand for to make more "bangers" i never thought i would hear common talking about me and my bitch and girls on his dick, thats part of what made him so amazing, cuz we hear enough of that shit in mainstream rap, and he is supposed to be above all that. so yea the beat is dope, he even says some dope lines but, I'm disappointed that common is trying to fit in now with the garbage. if i listened to songs only for beats i would like soulja boy and rappers like that. u can make a banger and not have to say the bullshit.
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August 29, 2008 - 02:49:01 AM
3rdE: ...
hip hop & tip top should never be in the same sentence, unless of course you're young jiz or lil weenie.
nothing can take away your legacy though. keep makin' music!
nothing can take away your legacy though. keep makin' music!
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August 28, 2008 - 10:53:13 PM
BONE$: ...
WHY YALL HATIN SHYT, COMMONS REAL AND PHARRELL. YOU FUCKS WHO ARE HATIN ARE JUS SOME NO TALENTED TASTELESS FUCKS, WHO DONT KNOW MUSIQ. MUSIQ GOT NO LIMITS IDIOTS, READ A BOOK, UNDERSTAND REAL MUSIQ, THEN OPEN YOUR MOUTH OR TYPE ON THE KEYBOARD. JUST SOME NO LIFE INTERNET HEADS, H-A-T-E-R-S
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August 28, 2008 - 10:17:17 PM
superbientotal1: ...
The saddest thing about hip hop in my opinion is that many artists are damned if they do, damned if they don't. It's just like that line from Spike Lee's "Mo' Better Blues" where Denzil's character is slightly faded at a party and he's going on about "real" jazz as told from a "purist" standpoint---channeling Wynton Marsalis, basically. The Denzil character laments that Black people don't support "real" jazz---all other races in his mind DO. The rival to Denzil's character in the flick is played by Wesley Snipes and Wesley steps up and hears Denzil going on and on and Wesley's character goes "That's bullsh*t! If you grandiose motherf***ers played the kind of music that people like then the people would come!" In a nutshell that's what's wrong with hip hop--the 'grandiose m.f.'s' (GMF's) need to stop pulling a Judas on artists like Common any time cats like him come from a different direction. TRUE artistry is about experimentation -- look at Miles Davis, look at Prince. You GMF's truly don't respect the art if you don't respect the entitlement of the artist to EVOLVE. Comm's got rent and bills to pay and a daughter to raise. If you ain't payin' for his light bill and the college fund of this cat's seed then seriously, quit screamin' like an elitist GMF about who this cat gets his collabo on with, quit scrutinizing every noun and verb of his verse, stop waiting to pounce on his ass for every thing he does to experiment or grow that doesn't fit with the box you wanna pop him down in. Y'all GMF's do as much harm to hip hop as an art form as the Soulja Boys and Hurricane Chris's of the game.
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August 28, 2008 - 09:19:51 PM
gr8whitefunk: ...
I guess Pharrell is getting dancers from the skate park and paying them in PBR these days...
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August 28, 2008 - 06:54:00 PM
some of all parts: ...
wow, on my d---, hip hop is me and my b----?
for real com, can't believe it. i was expecting
alot more from you, you got money, you got fans,
what else you need. take it back to resurrection,
this song is a disappointment!
if you want to hear some real hip hop,
check out our video "Run (historical moment)"
its a political song.
www.youtube.com/someofallparts
for real com, can't believe it. i was expecting
alot more from you, you got money, you got fans,
what else you need. take it back to resurrection,
this song is a disappointment!
if you want to hear some real hip hop,
check out our video "Run (historical moment)"
its a political song.
www.youtube.com/someofallparts
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August 28, 2008 - 05:58:14 PM
Quealy Jackson: ...
Allow artists to grow and change. That's all I'm going to say.
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August 28, 2008 - 05:42:48 PM
the dude at the label: ...
THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL/APPROVED VIDEO.....IT WAS ACTUALLY SCRAPPED BUT UNFORTUNATELY IT LEAKED BY A NON-LABEL ENTITY. THERE IS A NEW TOTALLY DIFFERENT VERSION IN PRODUCTION.
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August 28, 2008 - 05:04:53 PM
hehe: ...
and by the way is that some kind of a commercial in the beginning coz that's an ipod and these headphones look familiar to the dr.dre's headphones?
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August 28, 2008 - 03:31:30 PM
dj crossfader: ...
Common is a FUCKING SELLOUT ever since he worked withkanye he has gone soft and slowlyb gone very commercial and working with Lilly Allen was the last straw I love Common but Fuck Common too basically everything he has done since Be apart from the joints he did with Premier has been wack he even worked with Joss DStone Fucking sellout!!!!!!!!!
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August 28, 2008 - 03:24:06 PM
mel o. mind: ...
yea so this was pretty wack cuz i know the dude has done better
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August 28, 2008 - 12:09:27 PM
Shaun P: ...
I'm all for being conscience, witty, intellectual, etc., but some people wanna mix it up a little bit. For those rigid underground fans who wear blinders to whats going on in the world, this joint definitely disappoints. But for those who realize that its just music and for all intents and purposes Common IS an artist not a politician or professional activist, the track bangs. Dang, even Stevie Wonder stepped outta the save the world mentality to party and have fun every now and again.
Cop the album, I'm sure your gonna hear that Common Com' sound on more than a few tracks. But in my opinion the video was ridiculous, Com looking like Peety the Pedophile with them young girls.
Cop the album, I'm sure your gonna hear that Common Com' sound on more than a few tracks. But in my opinion the video was ridiculous, Com looking like Peety the Pedophile with them young girls.
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August 28, 2008 - 11:56:59 AM
hehe: ...
well, i'm not saying that pharell and timbaland are bad producers or anything... and of course there will not be any collaborations between common and madonna or timberlake and the beats will not be the same (but then again who knows), it's obvious that timberland and pharell are probably the best as well as unique (you can recognize their beat in seconds, that stuff is hard to achieve) you can't argue with that, because AGAIN they are great(!), especially pharell on clipse - hell hath no fury. however they symbolyze commercialization of hip-hop to me and "we're only in it for the money" attitude, well, maybe i'm wrong... they just really like to experiment and make music for madonna and lindsay lohan... so that way common became commercialized like them. i would rather see madlib "bringing out" common, he was a partner of jay dilla after all... but then again it's good for the hardcore fans that their favorite artists common still does his thing and they would probably agree on any producer only to see him rap, pharell's fanbase will start to listen to commom because of pharells production too, and buy his album... you see it is all done to sell more records, to me that somehow leaves bad impression... well, maybe i don't know things, so correct me if i'm wrong :)))
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August 28, 2008 - 10:40:29 AM
Jonelle: ...
L-O-V-E this song...it is so hard! So Hip-Hop....LOVE this video! I just got my tix to see them in NY!! This is so dope!
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August 28, 2008 - 10:10:58 AM
random black guy: ...
and just third installment....the reason why top HIp HOP producers are great, is they can bring out artists. They get beats suitable for the artists direction. Timbaland beats for Furtado, Justin?...not for Common...Timbaland beats for G-Unit, redman and Jay-Z?...very for Common....think about it. SAme guy. Diversity is the name if the game, playa.
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August 28, 2008 - 09:18:58 AM
Sons Of The Greenlight: ...
Com is the kid a very dope song from one of the best ever
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August 28, 2008 - 09:18:11 AM
random black guy: ...
although im a HUGE Kanye fan as well...i think my man Com needed a little 'Ye break...2 straight albums..........breath and stop..ha.
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August 28, 2008 - 09:15:58 AM
random black guy: ...
if anyone here ever "lost" common as a fan once, then guess what:....that means you AINT a fan of common!!! so stop hatin.
15 years SOLID in the game, 2 blockbusters films, a grammy or 2, and STILL can come off fresh with Pharrell?....Common is the man. Period.
15 years SOLID in the game, 2 blockbusters films, a grammy or 2, and STILL can come off fresh with Pharrell?....Common is the man. Period.
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August 28, 2008 - 09:14:27 AM
Keep It On (This Comment): ...
If Common is reppin vegetarian why is dude always wearing leather
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August 28, 2008 - 09:14:00 AM
hehe: ...
next stop: he'll be rhyming over timbaland's beats and choruses will be singed by timberlake (jeez, those surnames even sound familiar!) like a fucking madonna
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August 28, 2008 - 08:03:03 AM
SLAX: ...
This shit's dope... Just for the fact that it sounds like a tribute to Biggie. Does anybody else hear that "Dreams" sample??
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August 28, 2008 - 07:57:50 AM
Paulo the Sound Pilot: ...
sorry the link is
http://www.youtube.com/v/_oZgo_llNy8&hl=en&fs=1
http://www.youtube.com/v/_oZgo_llNy8&hl=en&fs=1
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August 28, 2008 - 05:16:47 AM
Paulo the Sound Pilot: ...
anyone remember La linea? don´t know if the grafics are inspired by this.. but it sure made me associate
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oZgo_llNy8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oZgo_llNy8
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August 28, 2008 - 05:13:53 AM
Acro: ...
I like this joint. Common has paid more than enough dues, let him do what he feels like doing, atleast he ain't on no candy ass beat rapping about ignorant shit. This shit is some shit you bump when you are feeling fresh.
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August 28, 2008 - 01:54:59 AM
THE KENSTER: ...
in fact u want to hear the real go buy his first album and listen to it. all i got to say is charms alarm and puppy chow. and u never been dog like this b4!
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August 27, 2008 - 10:16:06 PM
THE KENSTER: ...
all the talken about wats good for coomon can stop. i been wathen this cat do his thing now back when he was trying to barow a dollar. he is the real deal no doubt ondat. its about time u all give him his props. keep doing it peediweestrow!
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August 27, 2008 - 10:12:57 PM
rebel86: ...
Ok, I'm saying. You niggas want all of your favorite artist to be the must supreme intellectuals on every track. The are HUMAN BEINGS! Are they not entitled to have a little fun on wax every now and then. You people are ridiculous. How about you become and artist, establish a career, and then holla back...
It's a reason why some niggas succeed in the rap game, and some are super-duperly forgotten. Com has already proved himself. Go backpack yourself somewhere else if you wanna hate.
It's a reason why some niggas succeed in the rap game, and some are super-duperly forgotten. Com has already proved himself. Go backpack yourself somewhere else if you wanna hate.
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August 27, 2008 - 08:39:35 PM
PurpleZoe/UltravioletUnderground.com: ...
I'm with J-ack... Underwhelming. I used to FEEL Common. Not he's got that mainstream feel, sound, and ... lyricism. Respectfully he's still clever, but it's coming off less conscious. I feel what commenter Jahi is saying. It struck me the same way.
Doubt I'll buy the album. I can pretty much guarantee I won't. Not feeling his energy right now. NEVER thought I'd say that.
Doubt I'll buy the album. I can pretty much guarantee I won't. Not feeling his energy right now. NEVER thought I'd say that.
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August 27, 2008 - 07:14:38 PM
Oji: ...
Here's some new hip hop for you!
http://myspace.com/ojiascensionteam
Oji
http://myspace.com/ojiascensionteam
Oji
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August 27, 2008 - 06:04:50 PM
JAZXL: ...
Video is cool but common is on a downward trend. Yeah very hipster. He should act his age instead of trying to make music for teenagers. He got me back with "be" but hes losing me again
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August 27, 2008 - 05:23:51 PM
J-ack: ...
Compared to The People or The Corner this is pretty damn underwhelming.
I think I actually prefer Pharrell's verse too
I think I actually prefer Pharrell's verse too
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August 27, 2008 - 04:54:40 PM
Kurt Rambis 1: ...
cmon yall. relax! he didnt call anybody a bitch or a ho.
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August 27, 2008 - 03:41:05 PM
Sentipensante: ...
A bunch of hot garbage. Sound like Com still trying to borrow a dollar.
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August 27, 2008 - 03:26:29 PM
Rah lo: ...
Let him Grow... Com does not have to prove how real he is and how much he reps the Real Hip Hop on every Track!
He is a Grown man.. U can't make young folk hop all ya life.
Bless Up
Rah Lower..
He is a Grown man.. U can't make young folk hop all ya life.
Bless Up
Rah Lower..
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August 27, 2008 - 03:05:41 PM
KiNtaRo WeSt!!!!: ...
I'd never in my wildest dreams about one of my favorite mc's.....but this shit was garbage!
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August 27, 2008 - 03:00:32 PM
DefineMc: ...
Brilliant Video
I really dig the song. I dont expect Common to save the world with each song...The Cat has to feel like This sometimes...
I really dig the song. I dont expect Common to save the world with each song...The Cat has to feel like This sometimes...
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August 27, 2008 - 03:00:05 PM
Jahi: ...
what happened to the line- "I'll never call you my bitch or even my boo" I feel like Common is trying to serve two masters on this one, and for him to be in the lane of conscious artist
(you know that underground lane that made him relevant) I feel like the indirect disrespect to women as another sex object is strange to me. I heard an interview where Common said this project was supposed to be about what's missing in his music. I wish it was still missing. Come on Com. Don't go shallow on us... Waiting to hear what's next...
(you know that underground lane that made him relevant) I feel like the indirect disrespect to women as another sex object is strange to me. I heard an interview where Common said this project was supposed to be about what's missing in his music. I wish it was still missing. Come on Com. Don't go shallow on us... Waiting to hear what's next...
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August 27, 2008 - 02:08:16 PM
mindself: ...
very 'hipster' but nice to hear Com again.
And yes, Summer is about to be over.
But I guess it's deeper than that.
Invincible Summer.
You can't stop Summer, even when Winter comes.
And yes, Summer is about to be over.
But I guess it's deeper than that.
Invincible Summer.
You can't stop Summer, even when Winter comes.
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August 27, 2008 - 01:33:06 PM
fresh.er.breath: ...
the hook is beat, com's rap's are very average, pharell has made much better on the production. the video's kinda cool. not really feeling it...
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August 27, 2008 - 01:30:13 PM
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