[Music Video] Elijah Blake ft. Common - "X.O.X."

Elijah Blake closed out 2012 with a spectacular EP in Bijoux 22. While I'm fondest of standouts like "Talk To Me" and "Vicky Secrets," I can understand why the Common featured "X.O.X." is turning into an international sensation. Check out the visuals to the No I.D. production below, and try to refrain from hitting your ex with sappy texts... Keep it G!



Previously:

• Elijah Blake - Bijoux 22 [FreEP]
• Common ft. Cocaine 80s - "Congratulations"

Common ft. Cocaine 80s - "Congratulations"

In typical Cocaine 80's fashion, No I.D. casually sent out "Congratulations," a new collaboration with Common.

On "Congratulations" Common tells the story of his best friend getting married in June to someone who might not be the right one for him. Did she smash the homie? Listen to find out.

Common ft. Cocaine 80s - "Congratulations" Lyrics

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Previously:

• Big Sean ft. Common - "Switch Up"
• Cocaine 80's - The Flower Of Life [FreEP]

Big Sean ft. Common - "Switch Up"

"Guap" was a nice single to test the waters, but now Big Sean is ready to promote his sophomore album Hall Of Fame in full force. Joining him on the project's second single is his G.O.O.D. Music brother Common, who raps over something different on "Switch Up."

Stream the joint production between Million $ Mano, No I.D. and Rob Kinelski and head to iTunes at midnight if you want to download "Switch Up."



Previously:

• G.O.O.D. Music (Big Sean x Kanye West x Jay-Z) - Clique
• Cocaine 80's ft. Jhene Aiko & Common - "Fly Ass Pisces"

Cocaine 80's ft. Jhene Aiko & Common - "Fly Ass Pisces"

Cocaine 80s is always lowkey with their releases, so I'm excited I caught this track on Twitter. Now that Jhené Aiko is down with the Artium clique, she, No I.D., James Fauntleroy and co. have been making beautiful music together. Add extended family Common to the equation and you get  "Fly Ass Pisces." Keep this one on repeat until Cocaine 80s drops its fourth project, Flower Of Life EP.

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Previously:

• Jhené Aiko ft. James Fauntleroy - "Wrap Me Up" (Prod. by Tae Beast)
• Cocaine 80s ft. Common - Motivation + Express OG [FreEP]
• Game ft. Common & Kanye West - "Jesus Piece"

Game ft. Common & Kanye West - "Jesus Piece"

Game's fifth studio album Jesus Piece is slated to hit stores this Tuesday, December 11th. After dropping a few loosies as part of his Sunday Service series, Game debuts the album's title track featuring G.O.O.D. veterans Common and Kanye West.



Preorder Jesus Piece on iTunes HERE.

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Previously:

• Wiz Khalifa ft. Game & Stat Quo - Far From Coach
• TenDJiz - CommoNasm [Free Album]
• G.O.O.D. Music (Big Sean x Kanye West x Jay-Z) - Clique

Big Sean - Detroit [New Mixtape]

Big Sean stopped the Internet last night when he dropped his new mixtape Detroit, and it was for good reason. With features from J. Cole, Common, Juicy J, French Montana, Chris Brown, Royce Da 5'9'', Jhene Aiko, and more, Big Sean may have overshadowed Weezy with the hottest mixtape of the week. Stream and download the project below, and let me know what you think about this G.O.O.D. Music soldier reppin' his city.

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G.O.O.D. Music - Cruel Summer [Album Artwork]

G.O.O.D. Music brings another step closer to the September 4th release of Cruel Summer by revealing the official cover art for their compilation album.

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Previously: Hit-Boy ft. KiD CuDi - Old School Caddy

TenDJiz - CommoNasm [Free Album]

TenDJiz, the producer who brought you Q-Tipokratiya is back with another treat featuring the vocals of two of Hip Hop's living legends. Stream and download CommoNasm below, which blends acapellas from Common and Nas with instrumentals based on Soviet Soul and jazz samples. d(^_^)b


Download: TenDJiz - CommoNasm

Previously:

• TenDJiz - Q-Tipokratiya [New Mash-Up Album]
• Cocaine 80s ft. Common - Motivation
• Nas ft. Mary J. Blige - Reach Out

Cocaine 80s ft. Common - Motivation + Express OG [FreEP]

Finally, after teasing us with five tracks, Cocaine 80s releases their latest EP Express OG. They saved the most anticipated feature for last with the Common assisted "Motivation." Stream that track below, and hit the jump to download the EP in full!

Cocaine 80s ft. Common - Motivation

Common Freestyles Over "Otis" Live In Las Vegas [VIDEO]

Common expressed that he wants to work on a track with Jay-Z soon, and he quasi-made that a reality when he freestyled to a packed crowd in Las Vegas last night. Watch below as he delivers almost 5 minutes of off the dome lyrics, and hit up the comments with your thoughts! The Dreamer/The Believer is in stores now!



Props to XZ

Previously: Common Expresses Interest To Work With Jay-Z [VIDEO]

Common Expresses Interest To Work With Jay-Z [VIDEO]

Common sat down with X-Rated to discuss his new album The Dreamer/The Believer and to discuss future in both music and acting. Watch below as he expresses a desire to work with Jay-Z and reveals his involvement in the Sheldon Candis-directed movie LUV, which was selected and screened at this year's Sundance Film Festival.



Previously: Common Explains How His Beef With Drake Was Resolved [VIDEO]

Common Explains How His Beef With Drake Was Resolved [VIDEO]

After the picture above surfaced last night at the NBA All Star Game, it was clear that Common and Drake are cool.  In a recent interview with Cabbie Richards, Common assures him that Serena Williams was not the origin of their brief feud. Watch below as he also admits that they did indeed have a heart to heart before The Grammys.



Shrug. Back to the music!

Props to HHMN

Previously: Common, Big Sean, CyHi The Prynce, Teyana Taylor, Omarion & Hit-Boy Working On The G.O.O.D. Music Album [Pictures]

Common, Big Sean, CyHi The Prynce, Teyana Taylor, Omarion & Hit-Boy Working On The G.O.O.D. Music Album [Pictures]

The G.O.O.D. Music album has already become one of 2012's most highly anticipated projects. What has been more interesting is the fact that other artists, not part of the team's official roster, are lending a hand.  Recently, Mannie Fresh was seen in London with Big Sean and Pusha T working on the album, as well as Marsha Ambrosius.  Now recent pictures show Omarion also contributing to the effort. Look below to see Common, Big Sean, CyHi The Prynce, Teyana Taylor, Hit Boy and Omarion working on the G.O.O.D. Music compilation!



Props to XZ

Previously:

• Common & Stevie Wonder Rock The Crowd At A Post Grammy Party [VIDEO] 
• Tyga ft. Big Sean - I'm Gone
• CyHi The Prynce Relives Kanye West's "All Of The Lights" Recording Session [VIDEO]
• Teyana Taylor ft. Honey Cocaine - Bad Boy
• M$ney ft. Omarion - Restraint [Music Video]

Stevie Wonder Rocks The Party With Common After The Grammys [VIDEO]

After the Grammys, Common hit up LA's Conga room for a post-awards concert.  While rhyming "The People" after over a Dilla beat, he surprised the entire crowd by bringing out the legend Stevie Wonder.  Watch below as he takes over and adds hype man to his long list of accomplishments and gets the audience to pay tribute to Whitney Houston!



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Previously: Common Says Beef With Drake Is Over [VIDEO]

Common Says Beef With Drake Is Over [VIDEO]

Touré hit the Grammy red carpet to interview celebrities for the Fuse TV network, and he couldn't help but ask about Common's beef with Drake when he ran into The Dreamer/The Believer.  Watch below as Common considers the feud "over," and hit up the comments with your thoughts. I'm not so sure Drake feels the same way.



Props to FSD

Previously: Raphel Saadiq ft. Common & Ledist - They Don't Know You

Raphael Saadiq ft. Common & Ledisi - They Don't Know You

In 2004, Raphael Saadiq was working on an album titled Pookie Blue Room, which featured the soul great singing to Spacek productions.  Unfortunately, the album was shelved and the ten songs that were recorded never saw the light of day--until now.  Check out the Common and Ledisi featured track "They Don't Know You" below, which was released by the executive producer of the project.



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Previously:

• Common - Cosmic Kev Freestyle
• Ledisi - So Into You [Music Video]

Common - Cosmic Kev Freestyle [VIDEO]

With all the controversy with Drake hopefully behind him, Common took to Cosmic Kev's The Come Up Show and dropped some off-the-dome heat to "Streets Is Watching" and "Shot Caller." Hit up the comments with your thoughts on Com Sense's freestyle!

UPDATE: Check out the video footage of Common's freestyle over "Shot Caller!"


Common - Cosmic Kev Freestyle Pt. 1 (Streets Is Watching)

Download: Common - Cosmic Kev Freestyle Pt. 1 (Streets Is Watching)

Common - Cosmic Kev Freestyle Pt. 2 (Shot Caller)

Download: Common - Cosmic Kev Freestyle Pt. 2 (Shot Caller)

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Previously: Common Performs "Sweet" Live On Shade 45 & Shouts Out New Artists [VIDEO]

Nubbz - Get Em High (Common Blend)

Dutch producer Nubbz is dropping his first project, In A Minute, in February, which will consist of six blends incorporating his soulful beats with classic hip hop verses.  Check out the first leak, "Get Em High," which highlights Common's verse on Kanye's College Dropout below, and hit the comments with your thoughts about the blend!

Nubbz - Get Em High (Common Blend)

Download: Nubbz - Get Em High (Common Blend)

Common Performs "Sweet" Live & Shouts Out New Artists On Hip-Hop Nation [VIDEO]

Common stopped through SiriusXM's Hip Hop Nation and gave an impressive performance of his The Dreamer/The Believer single "Sweet." Watch below as he spits the controversial track and hit the jump to check out to hear him talk about new artists in Hip Hop!

Common Performs "Celebrate" Live With James Fauntleroy The Roots [VIDEO]

This is the Common I love to see. While I find his Drake beef highly entertaining and hilarious, I just like to see the Chi Town having fun and focusing on his music. Watch below as he links up with Cocaine 80s partner James Fauntleroy (my absolute favorite) and The Roots crew for a performance to The Dreamer/The Believer single "Celebrate!"  Nothing like a live band...



Props to SoulBounce

Previously:

• Got Beef? Common - Stay Schemin (Drake Diss)
• Black Star Performs With The Roots LIVE On Jimmy Fallon [VIDEO]
• Cocaine 80s - Ghost Lady EP