Jordan Rakei & Common - Signs

After the Tom Misch remix, Common hooks with another THOC favourite, Jordan Rakei. Seeing one of the greatest rappers of all-time linking up with one of the most exciting talents in the world is a joy to see. Taken from the forthcoming deluxe version of Origins, pre-order here.

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Common - Leaders (Crib Love) (Feat. A-Trak)

Common, one of the greatest MC's of all-time, returns with his latest album 'Let Love', which features Daniel Caesar, Jill Scott, Leon Bridges, BJ Chicago Kid and more. 'Leaders' featuring production from A-Trak reminds me of all-time classic Common, which can only be a good thing... you can imagine this record fitting perfectly onto 'Be'. Time to listen to this on repeat for the next few weeks - buy and stream here.

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Common - HER Love (Feat. Daniel Caesar & Dwele)

One of the greatest MCs of all-time returns with an incredible new record, which features two of the finest male R&B vocalists out there. As one of the YouTube comments quite rightly says, 'I love how Common still remains himself after all these years. Being a down to earth, positive, creative individual who continues to show love to his generation and the new generation."

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Common - Home (Feat. Bilal)

One of the greatest rappers of all-time, Common returns with a new track from his forthcoming album 'Black America Again', which drops on November 4th. Needed.

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Common - Speak My Piece

Common Sense, the greatest. 'Nobody Smiling' out on July 22nd - can't wait for this album.

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Common - Kingdom (Feat. Vince Staples)

Featuring Vince Staples, here is the latest track from Common's forthcoming No I.D-produced concept album, which is based on the violence in Chicago. An official Hype Williams video is coming soon - trailer HERE.

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KanYe West, 2 Chainz, Common, Cyhi The Prynce, D'Banj, Kid Cudi, Pusha T & Raekwon - The Morning

One of the standout tracks from the first ever G.O.O.D. Music album 'KanYe West Presents: Cruel Summer', which is set to be released next week. Pusha T's verses are the highlight of the album, and nothing is touching 'Clique' still...

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Malik Yusef, KanYe West, Common & JV - Wouldn't You Like To Ride (KitSch 2.0 & Steph B Remix)

French production duo KitSch 2.0 have teamed up with Steph B to create a huge Electro-House remix of Malik Yusef's 2005 single, which features KanYe West, Common & JV and also appeared on the official Coach Carter soundtrack. Never thought this song would ever be fitting for a club full of main room anthems, but that shows how much I know. Cool remix.

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NaS, Common & Q-Tip reportedly set to form super group The Standard

Back in 2007, Q-Tip & Common announced that they were to form a super group called The Standard - however nothing came to light, in a similar vein to that of CRS (KanYe, Lupe & Pharrell). However, in a recent interview with NYDN, NaS said that he "definitely" plans on doing an album with Tip & Comm in the future, fuelling speculation that the duo could well become a trio. Kamaal is currently working on his third studio album, and the follow up to 'The Renaissance', while NaS is readying his next LP 'Life Is Good'. We can live in hope.

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J Dilla & Common - Rare Pictures from LWFC Studio Time

WOWEE! What a way to kick off Dilla month - the guys over at Doctors Orders have come through with some incredibly rare pictures of Jay Dee & Common working together in the studio on Like Water For Chocolate, which is my favourite Hip-Hop album of all time. The photos were found whilst Pete from BBE records (pictured alongside Dilla below) was moving house. This is Dilla’s first home studio in Detroit and in the pic up top you can see Common sitting with his back to camera. If you love Dilla, be sure to represent at the 'J-Dilla Changed My Life' fundraisers in London, Manchester & Brighton this weekend - I'll be at the Manchester gig. All details are on www.thedoctorsorders.com, and HERE is a Dilla tribute mix by DJ Getz.

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