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Featured Artist: Common
Common (originally Common Sense) was a highly influential figure in rap's underground during the '90s, keeping the sophisticated lyrical technique and flowing syncopations of jazz-rap alive in an era when commercial gangsta rap was threatening to obliterate everything in its path. His literate, intelligent, nimbly performed rhymes and political consciousness certainly didn't fit the fashions of the moment, but he was able to win a devoted cult audience. By the late '90s, a...
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Common Exerts 'Control' On New Single
Rapper Common has chosen "Universal Mind Control (U.M.C.)" as the first single from his upcoming album, "Invincible Summer," due in mid-July via Geffen. The track was produced by the Neptune and...
May 23, 2008
Common Previews 'Invincible' New Album
A special eight-song preview last night (April 29) reveals that Common's upcoming eighth album, "Invincible Summer," is shaping up to be an electro-tinged departure from the MC's previous lyric-driven...
April 30, 2008
Big Names Come Out For VH1 Hip-Hop Honors
Ne-Yo, Nelly Furtado and Common were among the performers gracing the Hammerstein Ballroom stage last night (Oct. 5) in New York as part of VH1's fourth Hip-Honors.
October 05, 2007
Common Stars In New 'Terminator' Film
Rapper Common has been tapped to star in the upcoming fourth installment of the 'Terminator' series, "Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins."
May 06, 2008
Wayne, Game, Jeezy Set For BET Hip-Hop Awards
Lil Wayne, the Game, Young Jeezy, Ludacris, Common, T-Pain, N*E*R*D and Lady Of Rage will perform at the 2008 BET Hip-Hop Awards, to be held Oct. 18 at the Atlanta Civic Center. The event will air...
October 08, 2008
Common Album Gets December Release Date
Common has announced Dec. 9 as the new release date for his forthcoming Geffen album, "Universal Mind Control." The set was originally expected in July.
October 27, 2008
The Game Moves 'LAX' Release Date Again
Originally due June 24 then July 8, the Game's third album, "LAX," is now set for release July 22 via Geffen.
June 16, 2008
Billboard Bits: Three 6 Mafia, CMT Awards, Smirnoff
After numerous release date shifts, Three 6 Mafia's next album, "Last 2 Walk," is finally back on the Columbia release schedule for June 24. The latest track from the project to make the rounds is...
February 19, 2008
D'Angelo Gets Busy On J Records Debut
D'Angelo is making progress on his first studio album since 2000, which will likely be released early next year via J Records.
June 19, 2008
R.E.M., NIN, STP Set For Voodoo Music Experience
Modern rock titans R.E.M., Nine Inch Nails and Stone Temple Pilots will headline the 10th Voodoo Music Experience, Billbord.com can reveal. The event will be held Oct. 24-26 at New Orleans' City Park;...
April 28, 2008
'Down' But Not Out
After seven studio albums, the Roots are embracing their awkwardness on "Rising Down," according to drummer Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson.
April 27, 2008
Dwele 'Sketches' New Album For June
Singer/songwriter/producer Dwele will release his third album, "Sketches of a Man," on June 24 via RT Music Group/Koch Records.
April 21, 2008
The Roots Bump 'Birthday' From New Album
The intended first single from the Roots' new album, which features Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump, has fallen off of "Rising Down," due April 29 via Def Jam.
April 08, 2008
Kanye, Winehouse, Obama Win Early Grammys
The 50th anniversary Grammy Awards actually started in the middle of the day today (Feb. 10), with 100 awards handed out in the pre-telecast portion of the event. Kanye West, who leads the field with...
February 10, 2008
will.i.am Content With Artist Signings
Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am isn't looking to sign any new acts to his joint-venture label with Interscope, he told Billboard.com last night (Feb. 7) ahead of the 4th Annual Peapod Foundation...
February 08, 2008
Hot Hot Heat, Louis XIV Lead Sunset Strip Fest Lineup
Hot Hot Heat, Louis XIV, Juliette and The Licks, the 88, Dilated Peoples, Godhead and B Real of Cypress Hill have been confirmed for the first Sunset Strip Music Festival, to be held June 26-28...
May 01, 2008
Kanye, No I.D. At Work On New Jay-Z Album
Although it's unclear if they will produce the entire album, Kanye West and Dion "No I.D." Wilson are hard at work making tracks for Jay-Z's "Blueprint 3," according to West's management.
August 11, 2008
Musicians Rock For Barack On Super Tuesday
With primary voters going to the polls in 22 states on this Super Tuesday, a wave of artists as disparate as the Grateful Dead, Will.I.Am, OK Go and members of Pearl Jam are rallying support for...
February 05, 2008
Busta's Summer: Projekt Revolution Tour, New CD
Rapper Busta Rhymes has been tapped to perform on the main stage of this summer's Projekt Revolution tour, which also features performances by Linkin Park, Chris Cornell, the Bravery and Ashes Divide,...
June 03, 2008
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Burke, Take That Reign Again On U.K. Charts
As Alexandra Burke's "Hallelujah" (Syco Music/Sony BMG) started a third week as the U.K.'s No. 1 single yesterday (Jan. 4) and Take That's "The Circus" (Polydor) a fifth atop the album chart, top newcomer status went to much-feted electronica star Lady GaGa. Her U.S. hit "Just Dance" (Polydor) featuring Colby O'Donis, took its U.K. bow at No. 3.
China Targets Big Web Sites In Internet Crackdown
China has launched a crackdown on websites as the country enters a politically sensitive year, with officials accusing search engines including Baidu and Google of spreading pornography and vulgarity.
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