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Common (Rapper)

  • Blogs

    February 29, 2012

    DMX Loves Arizona, and Yeah, We Kinda Love Him Too

    We've had to write plenty of arrest-tastic headlines about DMX here at Phoenix New Times, but despite his issues with Arizona law enforcement, X loves our state. In a recent interview with Power 105.1 in NYC, DMX had nothing but nice things to say about AZ: "It was just a beautiful place, man...w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2012

    Boring-Ass Beef Update: Azealia Banks vs Kreayshawn, No Age & Fleet Foxes vs Kings of Leon, Common vs Drake

    New Orleans bounce queen Big Freedia opened recent track, "Almost Famous, with a succinct and powerful line: "I'd like to thank all my fans /And all my haters /For making me famous." Beef is beneficial for both parties involved: Music outlets love covering it, fans love chiming in, and any collate ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2011

    Ten Musicians To Help Inspire You This Octobeard

    October is a great time of year for a few different reasons. You've got the Arizona State Fair, Oktoberfest, the weather starts to get nice outside, and most importantly, it's now Octobeard. For those not familiar with Octobeard it's defined by urbandictionary.com as: A celebration of facial hair ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2011

    Groove Candy Celebrates Five Years of Neo-Soul and Hip-Hop Tonight

    ​Since 2006 the Valley's hip-hop scene has been bolstered by rising local MC's and one funky ass Thursday night. Groove Candy is celebrating five years of kickin' it old-school with Power 98.3 DJs M2 and Fresh 85 tonight at the Suede Lounge in Scottsdale. As always the mighty duo will be spi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 2, 2011

    Five Songs Sampled by A Tribe Called Quest to Celebrate Beats, Rhymes and Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest

    ​Michael Rapaport. Not to be a dick, but when we think of the C-list star, shit films and even crappier television are the first things that pop into mind. However, after watching Beats, Rhymes and Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest, our opinion has totally shifted -- Michael Rapaport is a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 20, 2011

    Seven Suggested Songs For the Morning Commute

    Kholood EidThe morning commute can be a zen experience with the right playlist.​The morning commute can be a drag. A lack of sleep, caffeine or motivation can take its toll on a person. Luckily, there's music to at least help make the trip to work/school more bearable. Up on the Sun threw togethe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2011

    The Highly Influential (and Mostly Unknown) Hip-Hop Past of She Wants Revenge

    Scott DudelsonJustin Warfield​On hip-hop supergroup The Roots' 2002 album, Phrenology, there's a track called "WAOK (Ay) Roll Call," wherein the band gives shout-outs to 230 of their favorite and most influential music artists, including Grandmaster Flash and Common. At the very end of this illus ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2011

    Cut Throat Logic Offers Their Latest Album for Free Download

    Cut Throat LogicThe back cover image for CTL's With All Due Respect.​Phoenix-based hip-hop group Cut Throat Logic has been on the proverbial grind longer than most local rap acts. Since 1996, CTL has tirelessly promoted their shows through street teams, fliers, merchandising, and networking -- an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2011

    DJ Solarize Passes Away at 26

    Leon Botha, who is often associated with Die Antwoord, has passed away from complications with progeria, according to Stereogum.Botha is also known as DJ Solarize. He's known for being a prominent visual artist in Cape Town, South Africa, as well. He appeared in South African hip-hop duo Die Antwoor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2011

    Fox News Sparks Controversy Over Common's White House Invitation

    ​Being biased is just another part of doing jobs at Fox News. This time, they're suddenly changing their opinion of rapper Common now that he has received an invitation to a White House event, according to Rolling Stone.Fox News has labeled Common as a "vile rapper" without any support. The claim ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2011

    Singer/Assailant Chris Brown Added to Roster for Phoenix Celebrity Shootout

    ​Yesterday I kinda bagged on the "celebrities" committed to playing in this year's version of the annual Jack in the Box Celebrity Shootout at US Airways Center.Today organizers added another big name. The Good News: The name is big. REALLY big. Pretty much everyone who cares even a little about ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 4, 2010

    DJ Kris the Fist Talks KRS-One, Hanny's, Noob DJs, Lil John, Common, and Urinal Deuces

    DJ Kris the Fist​Name: Kristian Herrera AKA: Kris the Fist Genres spun: Hip-hop, dancehall, and dubstep. Current club nights: I was a regular at the Hidden House for the last two years, but for the last few months I've been at Hanny's on Fridays and Saturdays for the first couple hours they're ... More >>

  • Film

    May 13, 2010

    Just Wright Is Just Wrong

    DJ Kris the Fist​Name: Kristian Herrera AKA: Kris the Fist Genres spun: Hip-hop, dancehall, and dubstep. Current club nights: I was a regular at the Hidden House for the last two years, but for the last few months I've been at Hanny's on Fridays and Saturdays for the first couple hours they're ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2010

    Spoken-Word Legend Gil Scott-Heron Goes All Pensive Poet in Tempe on MLK Day

    Adam TurnerGil Scott-Heron​ (Gil Scott-Heron performed sets at 6:30 and 9 p.m. last night. This is a review of the earlier offering presented by Ed Mabrey and Black Pearl Poetry.) He appeared jittery as he walked onstage, but once Gil Scott-Heron sat down and started playing keys and singin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 13, 2009

    Nayo Jones: You Asked For It

    ​Nayo Jones My Name Is Nayo Soul (PowerMove Records) Grade: C Critics have been commenting on the death of R&B for a few years now, to the point it's almost universally accepted that the genre is artistically bankrupt, with few if any quality acts still practicing the time-honored craft of m ... More >>

  • Music

    August 6, 2009

    Where It’s Legal to Sleep with a Jonas Brother

    ​Nayo Jones My Name Is Nayo Soul (PowerMove Records) Grade: C Critics have been commenting on the death of R&B for a few years now, to the point it's almost universally accepted that the genre is artistically bankrupt, with few if any quality acts still practicing the time-honored craft of m ... More >>

  • Music

    April 30, 2009

    Rapper Greydon Square Is an Atheist Icon

    ​Nayo Jones My Name Is Nayo Soul (PowerMove Records) Grade: C Critics have been commenting on the death of R&B for a few years now, to the point it's almost universally accepted that the genre is artistically bankrupt, with few if any quality acts still practicing the time-honored craft of m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 13, 2009

    Hip-Hop Artists Invade the PHX During All-Star Weekend

    Snoop Dogg is scheduled to appear at Scottsdale nightspots Club Rain and Barcelona during All-Star Weekend. If we learned anything from the hullabaloo over last year's Super Bowl in Glendale, it's that the actual sporting event is almost secondary to the slew of celebrations that take place. It s ... More >>

  • News

    February 12, 2009

    All-Star Schedule

    Snoop Dogg is scheduled to appear at Scottsdale nightspots Club Rain and Barcelona during All-Star Weekend. If we learned anything from the hullabaloo over last year's Super Bowl in Glendale, it's that the actual sporting event is almost secondary to the slew of celebrations that take place. It s ... More >>

  • Music

    November 13, 2008

    The Knux Defy Genres with Remind Me in 3 Days . . .

    Snoop Dogg is scheduled to appear at Scottsdale nightspots Club Rain and Barcelona during All-Star Weekend. If we learned anything from the hullabaloo over last year's Super Bowl in Glendale, it's that the actual sporting event is almost secondary to the slew of celebrations that take place. It s ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 13, 2008

    Ear Candy

    Q-Tip headlines a massive mix of dopeness

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2008

    Over the Weekend: Monster Commutes, Miniature Tigers, Common and Earth Dance 2008

    Q-Tip headlines a massive mix of dopeness

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2008

    Common covers a lot of ground in Marquee show

    Q-Tip headlines a massive mix of dopeness

  • Music

    September 11, 2008

    Common

    Q-Tip headlines a massive mix of dopeness

  • Calendar

    September 11, 2008

    Common Purpose

    Q-Tip headlines a massive mix of dopeness

  • Blogs

    September 5, 2008

    Ear to the Street: The Game's new joint "LAX"

    Q-Tip headlines a massive mix of dopeness

  • Music

    July 3, 2008

    Common raps about his film career and upcoming album Invincible Summer

    Q-Tip headlines a massive mix of dopeness

  • Blogs

    April 4, 2008

    Future Shock: Projekt Revolution, Hank III, Otep, and more

    Q-Tip headlines a massive mix of dopeness

  • Blogs

    November 15, 2007

    Vibe magazine doesn't know crap about Arizona hip-hop!

    Q-Tip headlines a massive mix of dopeness

  • Music

    October 18, 2007

    Maverick Mavis

    This Staples Singer still wants to change the world

  • Music

    September 28, 2006

    J Dilla

    The Shining
    (Bbe)

  • Music

    May 18, 2006

    Trak Record

    Montreal turntable phenom A-Trak has quite the résumé for such a young DJ

  • Music

    January 5, 2006

    Hip-Hop Sans Hova

    Still no Jigga, but Kanye, some lovable Limeys and a great Beyoncé substitute held it down

  • News

    December 15, 2005

    Trill Thrills

    The Boss Hogg and Aeon Flux of the PHX hit the Hidden House and cop a bag of hip-hop at The Shop

  • Music

    May 26, 2005

    Common

    Be
    (Geffen)

  • Music

    August 26, 2004

    Bob Marley Roots Rock Reggae Festival

    Off-springing up like weed

  • News

    January 1, 2004

    BLACK - Digging for Beats

    Aside from OutKast, most of 2003's best black music bubbled underground

  • Music

    October 2, 2003

    Ghetto Musick?

    OutKast partners Andre 3000 and Big Boi diverge wildly on their two-CD duel Speakerboxxx/The Love Below

  • Music

    April 3, 2003

    Park Rager

    Linkin Park's newest album would suck without help from a Valley native

  • Music

    January 16, 2003

    Erykah Badu

    The soul/hip-hop chanteuse returns on the strength of her recent hit single

  • Music

    January 2, 2003

    Common

    Electric Circus
    (MCA)

  • Music

    January 2, 2003

    Deep Black

    Listeners had to travel far beyond mainstream to find sublime black music in 2002

  • Music

    April 18, 2002

    Nowhere Fast

    Blackalicious takes its sweet time moving from underground to overground

  • Music

    December 27, 2001

    Uncanny X-Man

    DJ pioneer Rob Swift of the X-ecutioners turntable crew isn't just spinning his wheels

  • Music

    May 17, 2001

    Hi-Tek

    Hi-Teknology (Rawkus)

  • Music

    January 25, 2001

    Open to All

    Black Eyed Peas hope they're luckier in 2001 than they were last year

  • Music

    October 26, 2000

    Peoples Get Ready

    L.A. rappers dress up their old-school beats in new-school outfits

  • Music

    July 6, 2000

    Common

    Like Water for Chocolate
    (MCA)

  • Music

    June 15, 2000

    'F' Wordsmith

    Eminem's new album sparks a heated free-speech debate

  • Music

    March 4, 1999

    Illadelphia Freedom

    The Roots threaten to make their big move with Things Fall Apart

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