Common

STREAM/DOWNLOAD: DJ Drama Ft. Common, Kendrick Lamar & Lloyd – “My Way”

DJ Drama chose to unleash a stream of his new Quality Street Music track “My Way” over on Shade 45’s Toca Tuesdays. This song features Common, Kendrick Lamar, and R&B crooner Lloyd holding down the chorus. Be sure to pick up Drama’s Quality Street Music when it is released on October 2 through Entertainment One. […]

Common To Release New Music Early Next Year

Now seems like as good of a time to be a part of G.O.O.D. Music as there has ever been. Following this week’s release of the Cruel Summer compilation, featuring a wide array of star studded collaborations, Chicago rapper Common has announced the tentative date for his next release. The rapper predicted the follow up […]

Colbie Caillat Recruits Common For Her “Favorite Song” Video

The girl who brought us “Bubbly” in 2009 is back with a smooth jam for Summertime. Joined by Common, Colbie Caillat’s new single “Favorite Song” is everything you could hope for in a Summer jam. The beat is supplied by actual instruments, yet ready for the dance floor, and the lyrics are just deep enough […]

DAMMIT: Common Wants A J Dilla Hologram

By now most of you have probably seen, or at least read about the hologram 2Pac that performed alongside Snoop Dogg during the closing night of Coachella. Some love it, others hate it, and some still do not understand how the trick even works, but no matter what your opinion there is no denying what […]

Drake Disses Common While Saying He Will Not Diss Common

The world of hip hop has been waiting to see how YMCMB rapper Drake would respond to disses directed at him from Common on the “Stay Schemin (Remix).” Today we get our answer. In a new interview with Nah Right, Drake reveals he does not plan to release a lyrical reply to Common. When asked […]

Common Performs “Celebrate” Live On Jimmy Fallon

Common gets the late night television crew up and dancing with his performance of his new song “Celebrate” on Jimmy Fallon. He recruits The Roots for some backup help on this track, off of his latest effort The Dreamer/The Believer, and they completely owned it. Watch the video right here on UTG and let us […]

STREAM/DOWNLOAD: Common – Stay Schemin’ Remix (Drake Diss)

The drama going on between Common and YMCMB’s Drake hit a new high (or low) today with the release of Common’s take on “Stay Schemin.” Adding a verse directly after Drake’s (which disses and challenges Common), Common’s take should be allowed to speak for itself. We’ll just say he goes off, with no lyrical holds […]

MUSIC VIDEO: Common – Raw (How You Like It)

Common has released the visuals for his song “Raw (How You Like It)” and is truly one of UTG’s favorites off of The Dreamer/The Believer. This song has a heavy beat, great bass and drum tones and celebrates the lyricist at his true potential. The video is a bit unlike Common but we will take […]

STREAM/DOWNLOAD: Common ft. Pharrell – Gladiator [Urban Noize Remix]

You can’t even touch this remix. Urban Noize comes through your speakers this week with their latest mix of Common’s new joint “Gladiator” featuring Pharrell. This song encompasses Common’s great flow, Pharrell’s chorus and, of course, the signature spin of Urban Noize. They never let UTG down. Pick up Common’s latest album, The Dreamer/The Believer, […]

Common Brings Out Stevie Wonder In LA

Common performed before a packed crowd at the House Of Blues, last night, in Los Angeles. In the middle of his set, he brought out legendary artist Stevie Wonder to perform a freestyle and the results are incredible. You can check out this amazing video by simply heading through the jump. Be sure to pick […]

HOW BAD IS IT?! “New Year’s Eve”

Head of the UTG film department and mastermind behind Reasonable Remakes, Justin Proper has brought us another new edition of his no-holds-barred column. Ladies and gentleman, allow us to introduce you to: How Bad Is It? Once a year the entire world sets aside their differences and comes together. For that one night, everything is put […]

STREAM: Common ft. John Legend – The Believer

The only song from Common’s upcoming album featuring a guest appearance has found its way online and UTG has the stream. Combining the already soulful sound of Common with the one-and-only John Legend, “The Believe” gets our hopes very high for the forthcoming release of The Dreamer / The Believer. You can stream the song […]