Big Sean - Detroit (Mixtape) [DWNLD]

G.O.O.D. Music rapper, Big Sean, takes some time to rep The D with his latest mixtape, "Detroit". 

The 16 track project involves a number of guest spots from J. Cole, Mike Posner, Juicy J, French Montana, Royce Da 5'9, Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown, Jhene Aiko, Tyga as well as short story interludes by Common, Young Jeezy and Snoop Lion.

The mixtape also features progressive production from KeY Wayne, Young Chop, Don Cannon and Hit-Boy among others.

Listen and download "Detroit" below!
Download: Big Sean - Detroit (Mixtape)

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Raphael Saadiq - They Don't Know You ft. Common & Ledisi (Prod. Steve Spacek) [Stream]

 " Back in 2004 Raphael Saadiq opened his studio doors to Spacek to produce an album for one of his sub labels, the album was supposed to be called "Pookie Blue Room" and features 10 songs produced by both Steve and Morgan (Spacek) with Raphael singing on all of them and featuring guest appearances by Common, Q-Tip, Ledisi, Steve Spacek and Sir Bentley (U know it was 2004 when u see Sir Bentley's name)....anyhow the album was never completed and therefore never released. As one of the executive producer's of this album i have been sitting on those tracks for years now...sharing my fav with you now " - Mathieu Schreyer

Let's hope this album see's the light of day soon!

Written By AdeelRVS

Common - Raw (How You Like It) (Prod. No I.D) [Music Video]

Common Sense drops another music video for his No I.D produced single, Raw (How You Like It), off the recently released album, The Dreamer, The Believer. Watch below!

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Common - Celebrate (Prod. No I.D) [Music Video]

Common throws a cameo heavy star studded house party for his newest music video for his single, Celebrate, off the upcoming album. Sit back and watch and listen to the No I.D produced feel good anthem. The Dreamer / The Believer drops on the 20th!

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Common - Raw (How You Like It) (Prod. No I.D) [DWNLD]

Common Sense lets another track from his upcoming album, The Dreamer / The Believer, loose with the No I.D produced, Raw (How You Like It). The album drops on December 20th. Listen and download below! 

Download: Common - Raw (How You Like It) (Prod. No I.D)

The music video for the track is also on the way. Check out the behind the scenes footage below.

Common - The Believer ft. John Legend (Prod. No I.D) [DWNLD]

Common Sense drops another single from his highly anticipated upcoming 9th studio album, The Dreamer, The Believer. The lyricist gets help from vocalist John Legend on the new single, The Believer, making for a classic track. Make sure to grab the album on December 20th!

Download: Common - The Believer ft. John Legend (Prod. No I.D) 

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Common - Celebrate (Prod. No I.D) [DWNLD]

Common Sense drops another smooth lyrical single off his upcoming album, Celebrate. Like all the tracks on The Dreamer, The Believer, this is also No I.D produced. It's a celebration bitches!

 Common - "Celebrate" by ThinkCommon

Download: Common - Celebrate (Prod. No I.D)

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Common - Sweet (Prod. No I.D) (Music Video) [DWNLD] | Common - Blue Sky (Prod. No I.D) [Music Video]

Common - Sweet (Prod. No I.D) (Music Video) [DWNLD]

Personally, I prefer when Common is vibing his softer musical side. However in his new music video for the single, Sweet, shot in Haiti, the lyricist channels his rough, rugged and rawness in an effort to raise awareness. The Dreamer, The Believer drops in December. 

Download: Common - Sweet (Prod. No I.D)

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Common - Blue Sky (Prod. No I.D) [Music Video] | Floetry - SupaStar ft. Common (Freddie Joachim Remix)

Common - Blue Sky (Prod. No I.D) [Music Video]

After much anticipation, Common Sense drops the music video for the No I.D produced track, Blue Sky, the lead single off his upcoming album, The Dreamer, The Believer.

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Floetry - SupaStar ft. Common (Freddie Joachim Remix) [DWNLD]

Freddie Joachim puts the soul touch on Floetry's SupaStar ft. Common.

 Floetry - SupaStar feat. Common (Freddie Joachim Remix) by freddiejoachim

Download: Floetry - SupaStar ft. Common (Freddie Joachim Remix) (Right click save as)

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Common & Duffy – Chi-City (Hard for the Heart) (Urban Noize Remix) [DWNLD]

Another nice remix from the creationist known as Urban Noize, this time combining Common's Chi-City and Duffy's Hard for the Heart.

Download: Common & Duffy – Chi-City (Hard for the Heart) (Urban Noize Remix)

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Nas & Amy Winehouse - Just Friends (Urban Noize Remix) [DWNLD]
Common - Blue Sky (Prod. No I.D) [DWNLD]

Common - Blue Sky (Prod. No I.D) [DWNLD]

The legendary wordsmith, Common Sense is back on his bullshit with his secone single, Blue Sky off his upcoming album The Dreamer, The Believer which will be out November 22nd. No I.D samples English rock group, Electric Light Orchestra's Mr. Blue Sky for the beat while Common offers lyrical substance under the sun. Grab the single below.

"This is my inception, I'm writing my dreams" - Common

Download: Common - Blue Sky (Prod. No I.D)

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Common - Ghetto Dreams ft. Nas (Prod. No I.D.) [Music Video]
Common - Follow Me (Unreleased) [DWNLD]

Check out the lyrics video for all those kids that wan't to memorize below

Common - Ghetto Dreams ft. Nas (Prod. No I.D.) [Music Video]

I'm sure most of you already heard this track, but heres the music video for Ghetto Dreams off Common Sense's upcoming album The Dreamer, The Believer featuring Nasty Nas.

I'd take Common & Nas over Jay & Ye any day.

Common Sense & Nasty Nas Keepin' It Ghet-to With The Plastic Cups.

Common - Follow Me (Unreleased) [DWNLD]

Some old, unreleased Common is always welcome at RVS!

"This new, previously unreleased track from Common was originally thought to be a leftover from the Like Water for Chocolate era, or around 1998-2000. But after several listens, it became clear that the reggae-tinged "Follow Me," which references former President George W. Bush and weapons of massive destruction, was likely recorded during the Be sessions, or 2003-05. Either way, new Common is still one hell of a treat, even with the unfinished feel of the track. Still, I could definitely hear this fitting in on Be, particularly because of the jazzy, horns-laden production." - Prefix Mag

Common – Follow Me by Hypetrak
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The Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito Show: Freestyle Session! (1998) [DWNLD]

How many of you grew up listening to this shit on the radio??? Found this ooooold mp3 on my hard drive of the Freestyle segment of the show! This legendary lineup of the RAWEST lyricists in the game from back in the day include; Absolute, Black Thought (The Roots), Common and Pharoahe Monch all live on The Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito Show. All artists go real hard on the mic off the top of the head and have a great time doing it....this is what hip-hop is all about.

Rythmic Variations Sound
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I had the privilege of catching Stretch Armstrong in May of 2009 in Bangkok at Q-Bar on the 1's & 2's and the show was nothing short of amazing.