“Universal Mind Control is good, clean fun. Common wanted unique sounding ‘club bangers’, and he’s got them. Expect to hear nothing that sounds like “Go” or “The Corner”. Instead, look for retro, danceable hip-hop beats, with a genuine rapper who, eight albums later, still sounds more amped and interesting to listen to than most emcees today. If that sounds about right to you, this album is worth getting on CD.” –AllHipHop
Tune in to BET on Tuesday, Nov. 25th at 8:00 p.m. EST for the First Annual BETJ Virtual Awards! Common has been nominated for Best Virtual Video - "Drivin' Me Wild" and Male Artist of the Year. Additionally, his film, American Gangster has been nomiated for Best Film.
While this record is decidedly not another attempt at the critically panned Electric Circus, it is a more expansive take on Common than you're probably used to. Hollywood is paying Common’s bills quite nicely these days, freeing him to truly make music for the love. With his musical career experiencing a second Renaissance and Hip-Hop opening up to a more broad take on the art, it’s perfect time for him to branch out, and he takes full advantage. Don’t let Universal Mind Control slip by in the sure to be crowded December schedule..." - AllHipHop.com
"...Common is back with his 8th studio recording, entitled Universal Mind Control, a relatively short but adventurous and nostalgic journey through the many metamorphoses that brought hip hop from its origins to what it is today..." - DJBooth.net
Click HERE to read more about Common's upcoming album Universal Mind Control!
Airing Monday, May 11, 2009 at 8:00 pm Eastern Time (5:00 pm Pacific Time), and re-airing several more times over the month, FUEL TV will showcase “Check 1,2 - Common.”
Hip-hop legend Common brings his positive sound to the Winter Dew Tour stop at...» Full Story
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