Showing posts with label Common. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Common. Show all posts

Monday, September 30, 2013

New Joint: "I Stand Alone" (Robert Glasper Experiment ft. Common & Patrick Stump)


After winning a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album earlier this year for Black Radio, the Robert Glasper Experiment are set to release the official sequel, Black Radio 2, on October 29th. With less than a month to go until it's release, a new single "I Stand Alone" has hit the net following the Jill Scott assisted "Calls."

Featuring some solid verses from Common and a dope chorus via Fall Out Boy's lead vocalist Patrick Stump, "I Stand Alone also features academic Michael Eric Dyson at the end of the track discussing the the value in originality during the age of mechanical reproduction.

With that said, take a listen after the jump to "I Stand Alone" and lookout for Black Radio 2 on October 29th as the set offers up another dope line-up this time featuring the likes of Brandy, Jill Scott, Dwele, Marsha Ambrosius, Anthony Hamilton, Faith Evans, Norah Jones, Snoop Dogg, Lupe Fiasco, Emeli Sandé and Lalah Hathaway.

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Album in the Works: "Black Radio 2" (Robert Glasper Experiment)


Having won a Grammy for their first collaborative album Black Radio, Robert Glasper and the Robert Glasper Experiment are looking to potentially match the success of their last LP with Black Radio 2. Set for an October 26th release, Black Radio 2 will feature collaborations with Common, Brandy, Jill Scott, Dwele, Marsha Ambrosius, Anthony Hamilton, Faith Evans, Norah Jones, Snoop Dogg, Lupe Fiasco, Emeli Sandé and  Lalah Hathaway and I don't know about you, but I can't wait to hear what Black Radio 2 will sound like. With that said, peep the official album cover above and the tracklisting after the jump and Enjoy!

Thursday, May 3, 2012

New Video: "Favorite Song" (Colbie Caillat feat. Common)


Colbie Caillat's new single "Favorite Song," which features Common has received the visual treatment and the Ryan Tedder produced jam is the perfect joint to help ring in summer with. Peep the fun visual below and Enjoy!


Sunday, April 8, 2012

Live Clip: "Favorite Song" (Colbie Caillat featuring Common)


Colbie Caillat and Common hit up "The Ellen DeGenerous Show" recently to perform their collaborative joint "Favorite Song." Lifted from Colbie's third album "All of You," her performance with Common was an easy breezy collabo and you can watch it go down below!


Friday, February 10, 2012

New Joint: "They Don’t Know You" (Raphael Saadiq feat. Common & Ledisi)


Back in 2004, Raphael Saadiq was set to released a musical project under the working title "Pookie Blue Moon," with production from Steve Spacek and Morgan Zarate. Though the album never came to see the day of light, one of the tracks from this vaulted collection "They Don't Know You" has hit the net recently featuring some solid vocals from Saadiq and Ledisi, and a good verse from Common. Take a listen below to this Steve Spacek joint and Enjoy!


Monday, January 16, 2012

BET Honors: 2012 Preview


Though the BET Honors have already been recorded in Washington DC, the telecast of the event will occur February 13th during Black History Month. With that said, a local DC affiliate  Fox 5 DC gave viewers a preview of the upcoming ceremony which honors the likes of Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, The Tuskegee Airmen, Beverly Kearney, Maya Angelou, and Spike Lee. With that said,  Common, Jennifer Hudson, Aretha Franklin, Queen Latifah, Willow Smith, Jill Scott, and First Lady Michelle Obama were among the numerous people paying tribute to the honorees. Watch a preview of the action and some red carpet interview blow and lookout for the telecast of the 2012 BET Honors on February 13th.


Saturday, July 9, 2011

New Joint: "Favorite Song" (Colbie Caillat & Common)


Colbie Caillat has teamed up with Common for her new joint entitled "Favorite Song," which i off of her third album "All Of You," which is going to be released this Tuesday. With that said, take a listen to the summer breezy track below and Enjoy!


Wednesday, March 16, 2011

New Video: "Sorrow, Tears & Blood" (Bilal featuring Common)


Watch Bilal's new video for the track "Sorrow, Tears & Blood" which is off of his ill fated unreleased album "Love For Sale." The track that features Common, Erykah Badu, and a sample of the late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is a smooth silky joint that has a nice cool vibe. The bellow visual was created by Michael Stearling Eaton and features clips of Bilal and Common performing together.

Friday, November 26, 2010

Live Video of the Day: "Wake Up Everybody" (John Legend, Melanie Fiona, and Common)


Check out John Legend, Melanie Fiona, and Common performing their take on "Wake Up Everybody" for this Live Video of the Day... Enjoy!

Thursday, October 28, 2010

New Joint: "We Can Do It Now" (Common, Lupe Fiasco, & Jennifer Hudson)


Check out this No I.D. produced track  "We Can Do It Now" featuring Common, Lupe Fiasco, and Jennifer Hudson... Enjoy!



If you like the song click here to download it for free!

Behind the Scenes: "We Can Do It Now" (Jennifer Hudson, Common, Lupe Fiasco)


Check out the behind the scenes making of "We Can Do It Now" that features Jennifer Hudson, Lupe Fiasco, and Common... Enjoy!

Monday, September 27, 2010

Amazing Cover: "Wake Up Everybody" (John Legend & The Roots feat. Common & Melanie Fiona)


Check out John Legend, The Roots, Common, and Melanie Fiona doing there thing on the Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes classic "Wake Up Everybody"... Enjoy!

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Amazing Cover: "Wake Up Everybody" (John Legend & The Roots featuring Melanie Fiona and Common)


Check out this amazing cover of Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes' "Wake Up Everbody" by John Legend, The Roots, Melanie Fiona, and Common... Enjoy!