Just when we think loyalty is a dying trait, here comes No I.D. If you are not familiar with No I.D, he is a renowned hip-hop and R&B producer who has been in the game since the early ’90s. He is most known for working with Jay-Z and Common on songs like “Run This Town” and “I Used To Love H.E.R.”
No I.D. recently did an interview with XXL magazine to talk about his career.
Janelle Monae speaks on her recent performance for the 44th president at a fundraiser that took place a month back at the University of Illinois, Chicago. As a young voter, she was very clear about continuing to support him in November. In the featured excerpt, Janelle highlights some of Obama’s statistics during his 4-year tenure as Commander in Chief:
Janelle Speaks, After The Jump!!!
Here’s another dope artist to add 2 the collection. Pun intended! The Chicago native, @ADD2theMC just recently released a new visual and it’s deeper than rap. We’ve come along way from the cotton fields or have we? You’d think we were still in them if you knew the alarming statistics that describes the African-American presence in prison. #Add2That
Common sense tells anyone that if you’re going to be featured on a song with the great Maya Angelou, you better keep it PG. However, artist sense will allow you to use whatever is necessary to get the the point across. Ironically, the rapper who was once known as Common Sense uses his artist sense and pisses off Maya Angelou in the process. The two recently collaborated on his latest album “The Dreamer / The Believer.” On the track, Common tells stories, as he’s known to do, and he doesn’t leave a detail out.
Ms. Angelou had this to say:
“I had no idea that Common was using the piece we had done together on [a track] in which he also used the ‘N’ word numerous times. I’m surprised and disappointed. I don’t know why he chose to do that. I had never heard him use that [word] before. I admired him so because he wasn’t singing the line of least resistance,”
In his defense, Common had this to say:
“I told her what ‘The Dreamer’ was about and what I wanted to get across to people. I wanted young people to hear this and feel like they could really accomplish their dreams.”
What do you think? [LISTEN] Common’s
The album isn’t out until next Tuesday, but we’ve got the exclusive preview here, complete with the legendary Ms. Maya Angelou.
Seems like the perfect soundtrack to end the week and the year. Let us know what you think in the comments.
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