Common was standing at the crossroads following the mixed critical reception and commercial misfire of his fifth album, 2002’s highly-anticipated -- and equally as polarizing -- psychedelic-steeped ...

Close, But No Coronation: Common turns out solid, enjoyable yet over-hyped hip-hop record Fair enough; as I mention above, Common is at home amidst the structured black-music history lessons Dee and ...

Kid Cudi Reflects on Reuniting With Ye at Chicago Show Ye Visits His Childhood Home in Chicago With Don C, Rhymefest, GLC and Really Doe Ye Visits His Childhood Home in Chicago With Don C, Rhymefest, ...

Common's "Be" were many new age fans' introduction to the Chicago rap star as it was the first album on Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music. The album was a huge commercial success for Common Sense and Kanye ...

(UMe) Common celebrates two decades of his classic album, Be, with the release of a special digital deluxe 20th Anniversary Edition out now on all streaming platforms via UMe. The collection notably ...

On the album's 20th anniversary, it's much easier to recognize Be as a crucial intersection record — not simply for Common, on his way to becoming rap's hokey, well-intentioned uncle, but for hip-hop ...