Tag Archives: Common

– blogged by @lanaladonna 19 years ago today, Common released his single One-Nine-Nine-Nine on February 2, 1999. Stemming from album ‘Soundbombing 2,’ the track was a double A-Sided track. It featured Sadat X and Talib Kwell.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ According to Im Angela Powers, Common’s vocals on the song were sampled in “Mic Like …

Mary J. Blige is already having a year! Starting with last year’s release of her top charting album, “Strength of a Woman” to her 2018 Golden Globe nomination and long-overdue star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Mary J. Blige has transformed her heartache into ground-breaking accomplishments. Now though, not …

On Dec. 11, 2014, rapper Common released the single, “Glory,” featuring John Legend. Written by Common, Legend, and Rhymefest, the single was the theme song of the 2014 film ‘Selma,’ which told the stories of the 1965 marches from Selma to Montgomery. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Despite the song being a part …

After months of rumors and speculations, Chicago MC Common has finally confirmed his relationship with political commentator and activist, Angela Rye. The rapper recently shared the news with SiriusXM’s Bevy Smith, saying “Yes, there’s definitely a connection with Angela Rye. She’s a wonderful woman. And you know, I’ll just say …

23 years ago today, Chicago rapper Common released one of the greatest hip-hop songs of all time, “I Used to Love H.E.R.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Released on his 1994 album ‘Resurrection,’ “I Used to Love H.E.R.” is one of Common’s most influential tracks to date. Its authentic hip-hop feel with a …

Last week Donald Trump said that he would send “Feds” to Chicago if the violence in the city did not stop. Chicago rappers Common and Twista have both come forward to express their opinions on whether they believe that is a good idea.   On Wednesday, Trump tweeted: “If Chicago doesn’t …