Common – “Gladiator”
When Common and Pharrell closed out their Houston show with “Gladiator,” the building exploded. I’ve been waiting for the studio version since then and I have to say it was worth the wait. Common’s Universal Mind Control arrives on December 9th.

Bonus Cut:
Common – “Punch Drunk Love” (Feat. Kanye West)

[Thanks, Legend]

Common in all his metaphysical glory on the cover of Universal Mind Control.
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Common and his “friend” Serena Williams took time of their busy schedule to go ride some waves in Hawaii. Check out a few more pics after the cut.
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Teaser video for Common’s horrid new single, “UMC (Universal Mind Control).”

I’m still torn on “Announcement.” The beat’s hot, but the rhymes are lukewarm.

Common performing “Gladiator” live.

Serena Williams covers the July issue of Ebony, in which she talks about dating, olympic bid, and her stellar physique. She deflected a question about her relationship with Common, but didn’t hesitate to compliment him on his mic skills.

On Common:

“I think he’s a great guy. He’s obviously a great artist who is timeless and classic. You can’t beat that. But I have to focus on tennis because that’s my goal in life.”

Oh well, I guess no more rough nights.

Common – “Universal Mind Control” (Ft. Pharrell)
Producer: Thelonius P
Album: Invincible Summer

Maybe you guys were right, after all. Common’s new direction seems frightening.

(Get it while it’s good.)