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    Common, Black America Again © Def Jam
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    Common, Home | Track Review 🎵

    Common flexes on another sound pre-release single from ‘Black America Again,’ “Home,” featuring underrated R&B standout Bilal.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 2, 2016 ago
    Common, Black America Again © Def Jam
    Music

    Common, Pyramids | Track Review 🎵

    Common showcases immense grit on the hard-hitting “Pyramids,” among the crème de la crème from album, ‘Black America Again.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 31, 2016 ago
    Alicia Keys, HERE © RCA
    Music

    Music Shopping List: Alicia Keys & More

    Music Shopping List, November 4, 2016: Alicia Keys, Common & Bon Jovi Lead the Charge with respective new albums. The first music release week in November is top-heavy.  There are three notable releases: Alicia Keys (HERE), Common (Black America Again) and Bon Jovi (This House Is Not for Sale).  The Read more…

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 31, 2016 ago
    Common, LoveStar © Def Jam
    Music

    Common, Love Star | Track Review 🎵

    Intellectual, thought-provoking MC Common returns with a new single, “Love Star.” The record features the talents of Marsha Ambrosius and PJ.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 16, 2016 ago
    Nina Revisited © RCA
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    ‘Nina Revisited’ Is An Exceptional Tribute Album

    ‘Nina Revisited’ is a rarity when it comes to compilations featuring various artists. It’s a legitimate, exceptional tribute album to a legendary musician.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 21, 2015 ago
    Sufjan Stevens, Carrie & Lowell [📷: Asthmatic Kitty]
    Evergreen

    Eyebrow-Raising Lyrics From 2015

    Throughout 2015, there have been many eyebrow-raising lyrics that raise larger issues or have greater meaning when isolated from their parent song.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 9, 2015 ago
    john-legend-common-glory © paramount
    Evergreen

    Oscar Winners for Best Original Song, 2005 – 2015

    Over the past decade, there’ve been great and puzzling Oscar wins for Original Song. Many losers should’ve been recognized, but favorites don’t always win.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsFebruary 24, 2015 ago

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