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After an eventful Summer, veteran Chicago rapper/actor Common is gearing up to release his ninth studio album The Dreamer, The Believer. The album will be released via fellow Chicago rapper Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music label. This single will serve as the second release from the project. It is to be noted that this cut includes a strong sample of "Mr. Blue Sky" by British Rock group Electric Light Orchestra aka ELO. The production here is dope. The piano combined with the light instruments gives off a feel good/inspirational type of vibe. The hook is on point too. Makeba's vocals are laced over the earlier mentioned sample. She does a flawless job as her vocals are stong and very pleasing to the ear. Also, the lyrics really bring the uplifting feel of the production to life. The verses are fire, Common kills from start to finish. He has a smooth up-tempo flow and his wordplay is clever and memorable. "Aston Martin king, Luther with dreams. The young Denzel the way I move through scenes. I'm like a preacher that once was a fiend. A story of change that came with wings. Pretty as the skyline, the sky is my eye line. Son of the most so from up high I shine. Suited in Prada, stay mellow like LaLa. Young fresh with dollars, ladies go gaga;" the way he incorporated the name dropping in those lines was pretty slick. And that's just the first few lines of the track. He drops a lot more gems in the remainder of the cut. Overall, this song is a banger and worth putting into heavy rotation. But please take the opportunity to listen for yourselves and form an opinion. The Dreamer, The Believer is supposed to be released on November 22, 2011. While fans wait, they can catch Common on a new upcoming AMC show called Hell On Wheels. Common takes on the role of a freed slave. The show will run for about 10 episodes and premieres November 6, 2011. Readers can learn more here. -MinM







