Posted October 5, 2011 by shamz 23 comments

Audio: Common “Blue Sky”

You’ve had ample time to digest those first 16 bars, now soak in 32 more as we have the full CDQ version of Common‘s new single, “Blue Sky.” No I.D. on the production with additional vocals by Makeba. This one was definitely worth the wait, if you ask me. Com’s The Dreamer, The Believer will be out November 22nd.

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http://www.treesforbreakfast.com Dee Phunk

Yup. I’m sold. Y’all forgot this guy rapped, huh? Love the art too.
d-nice

the electric light orchestra sample is on point.
sstretch

The lyrics, flow and beat definitely working on this one, the hook? I ain’t really feeling.

check out the beats at http://www.soundcloud.com/sstretch68323
se.po

like i heard electric circus for the first time….many many years ago – i had to hear it for several times and the shit turns tight and deep – common always in front and on top!!!! tight song!!!!
really doe

nice beat, dated flows. No Black Wall Street, how about no Wall Street. Watch the news, dude.
Eni

thanks!
the link isn’t working though.
can you fix it pls?
cheers.
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wowthis beat is wack is that just me?
troof speaka

This is cool. Not great, not bad by any means. Just not amazing. Chorus is okay. Would have rather heard a rapped chorus
fire

oh shit
panos

didn’t feel “Ghetto Dreams”, hated it “universal mind control” – i actualy think it should be called “electric circus 2″, had no intention of buying the new album but since i heard this i preorder it already.BEST COMMON SONG I HAVE HEARD IN YEARS.i just wish more like it to be on the album.
DJ Awethentic

Yo, time to appreciate real art man. This joint is tight…it’s that feel good. Everything flows lovely on here; NO ID represented and the hook fits. I always thought he & Comm worked the best together (no disrespect to my man Dilla, he brought it too…RIP) Comm, you did it again brotha!
http://ethnicco.com Tommie Johnson

This is classic common and in a very good way. I will be bumping this track all day. Common never disappoints. Love it.
BD

Its cool
Luke

Awesome sample, awesome flow, but where’s the snare? Where are the hi-hats? I’m sorry, this beat just feels incomplete to me. I know it’s purposefully different and I get that, I just keep waiting to hear a snare and it never comes.
http://www.sonicambulance.com Sonic Ambulance

love the Dune inspired artwork.
Common killed it on Rock the Bells this summer, can’t wait to dig in on The Dreamer, The Believer
http://jza.me JZA

Really a great bangger… Love the Bballer reference. From D Wade to D Rose, We Rose, International Heroes
Raw B

Weak Sample. And a lady gaga line? Sounds like the Com from the Gap commercials to me…
Mike

Every song can’t be about rims, money and women. We need balance. This style is not for everybody but that doesn’t make it wack. It’s creative. At least to me. I’m enjoying the Blue Sky right now by the way.
http://okayplayer byron

Common is the man, even if you did not feel one or two of his albums you can’t say they were wack, just not your taste. This dude can rap over the sound of infants bangin pots and pans together and still shine.
http://900poungorillacypher.com trilogy

This is fresh!! feeling the lyrics beats on point …I hope his next project is amazing
http://www.900poundgorillacypher.com
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come on common u gettin wack fam
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