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Ice Cube Was Furious With Pete Rock For Producing Common’s Diss

June 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ice Cube and Common have become two of the most revered elder-statesmen in hip-hop. They went from critical darlings to crossover stars who landed major roles in film and television. They also hated each other during the 1990s. Cube and Com went at each other’s throats during the most dangerous period in the genre’s history, and it took the urging of Minister Louis Farrakhan for them to settle their differences. They weren’t the only two people involved in the beef, however. Pete Rock told his side of the story during a recent episode of Drink Champs.

Pete Rock recounted his legendary career during the podcast. He spoke on his falling out with former partner, CL Smooth, and his upcoming album with Common (the other guest). What listeners didn’t see coming, though, was Rock’s recollection of how much Ice Cube hated him. The producer laced the track for Common’s diss, “The B*tch In Yoo,” so Cube evidently felt as though Soul Brother No. 1 had chosen sides. To be fair, he kind of did. “Of course Ice Cube was a little upset with me,” Pete Rock told the hosts. “That man had me feeling bad, man. He’s like, ‘Yo, he was angry, he was upset.’”

Pete Rock Eventually Smoothed Things Over With Ice Cube

The producer felt bad about the situation. Fortunately, things blew over when Cube and Common agreed to end the beef in 1997. Pete Rock said that he was thrilled to discover that Cube had let his anger go the next time he encountered him. “‘Aww Pete, come on,’” the producer recalled him saying. “‘You good, bro, you good.’” Rock and Cube have remained on good terms, but it’s worth noting that the producer was all for Common firing shots off back in 1996.

During a 2011 interview with Complex, Pete Rock claimed that he encouraged the Chicago rapper to respond to Ice Cube. “I remember getting a call from Common saying how upset he was about getting disrespected by Ice Cube,” Rock told the outlet. “I told him, ‘If you need my help, I’m here.’” He went on to commend both rappers for the way they handled the beef. “That’s how real men are supposed to get down,” he posited. “But this was a wax thing. I think Common stood up as a man and told him how he really felt. It was memorable, man. Very classic moment.”

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Black Thought, Common & Freeway Spit Alongside Method Man & Redman For “4,3,2,1” Remix

June 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

“4,3,2,1” is a classic hip-hop posse cut from LL Cool J, Canibus, DMX, and Master P from 1997’s Phenomenon by LL which clearly still lives on. Moreover, a slew of amazing MCs remixed the cut at The Roots’ Picnic Festival during J.Period’s Live Mixtape set on Saturday (June 1). Black Thought, Common, Method Man, Redman, and Freeway linked up to give this instrumental a new rendition, and fans seemed pretty impressed both online and in the live setting. Black Thought in particular spit over a lot of classic instrumentals as well, including Wu-Tang Clan’s “Protect Ya Neck,” Raekwon’s “Ice Cream,” and GZA’s “Shadowboxin’.”

“30 Years Ago Today w. 6 one way tickets in hand we took a risk and left our beloved City Of Philadelphia for the shaky shores of Londontown — specifically Camden — the East Village Of London,” Questlove wrote of The Roots’ Picnic Festival and this particular moment with Black Thought and company. “2 weeks into our stay we did our first festival (a last min side stage add on to [Glastonbury]) and we promised hook or crook we would bring a festival to our city.

Questlove’s Post Thanking Black Thought, Common, Method Man, Redman & Freeway For Their Amazing “4,3,2,1” Rendition

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“In 2008 that dream came true when the first @rootspicnic came to fruition,” Questlove continued, later adding a comment in his caption about this Black Thought, Common, Freeway, Method Man, and Freeway link-up. “We wanted quality acts & a variety (some older names, some newer names, some right up your alley and especially the “wtf!!!?” variety——-keeps y’all guessing)——I’m especially proud of our ability to pick em when they are brand new. […] This moment was epic: @methodmanofficial @redmangilla @phillyfreeway @common @jperiodbk @stroelliot & their fearless leader @blackthought making it look so easy. Thank You Philadelphia.”

Full Live Mixtape Set At The Roots’ Picnic Festival 2024

You can see the full “4,3,2,1” remix at around the 13-minute and 45-second mark of the video above.

Meanwhile, hopefully this showing from Black Thought and company went better for Method Man crowd-wise compared to how disappointed he was with Summer Jam’s crowd recently. “Not our crowd at all..” he wrote of the event. “Thanks again, New York and the whole tri-state (that showed up to the event) plus Pete and Ebro I got love for you guys, but never again.. at this point the generation gap is just too wide for me.. #nevercomingback.”

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Common Reveals Drake’s Dad Squashed Their Beef In Person

June 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Common was one of Drake’s earliest big rap beefs, and it happened so long ago that many current OVO Stans probably don’t know that much about it. Either way, things eventually cleared up and all seems relatively well between both rappers, at least from the Chicago MC’s statements on the Toronto superstar. Moreover, the spitter and actor recently appeared on Drink Champs along with Pete Rock to talk about a whole slew of topics, including some more assessments of Drizzy’s beef with Kendrick Lamar. He ended up revealing some more details about their encounter at the 2012 Grammy Awards that squashed their feud, something that Aubrey Graham’s father apparently was instrumental in achieving.

“I eventually saw Drake face to face,” Common began his recollection of that night. “It was at a point where I was like, ‘Wassup?’ And we had [some] little words. And then his father was there and was like, ‘Y’all need to squash this.’ And I was like, ‘Man, this an elder talking to me. This this man’s father. Let me chill out.’ And then Drake just was like, ‘I ain’t on this.’ So we just squashed it.

Common & Pete Rock’s Full Drink Champs Episode

The conversation around Drake’s father squashing their beef begins at around the 34-minute and 15-second mark of the video above.

“I was like, ‘Listen, if we face to face, then alright, I’m done with it,’” Common continued. “‘Even if it was some subliminal disses, I said what I had to say. Right now, we saying we squashing it. We good.’ I felt like Drake was sending me a couple of shots, subliminals. I don’t know what motivated him to send me some shots. But I think what for sure had me, if I’m just being real, like, you know, we mess with one of the same girls.

“You know wars happen over women. That’s just what it is,” Common concluded. “I ain’t going to get at you if you with somebody I was with. But if you start throwing me a couple little, you know, you trying to throw some jabs then I’m like, ‘Come on, man, okay.’”

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Bilal, Questlove & Glasper Release “All For Love” From Unreleased ’06 ‘Love For Sale’ LP

May 31, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Today, Glasshaus Presents unveils Grammy-winning artist Bilal’s “All For Love,” the latest single from forthcoming album Live at Glasshaus, a mid-career retrospective featuring a supergroup of Questlove, Common, Robert Glasper, and Burniss Travis. The live record presents Bilal within an ensemble of luminaries to reimagine standouts from his classic repertoire. Live at Glasshaus, out June 14 during Black Music Month, sees Bilal at the peak of his powers, pushing the boundaries of a genre-defying catalog including 1st Born Second, Love For Sale, Airtight’s Revenge, and Common’s seminal Like Water for Chocolate.

“All for Love” was a standout track from Bilal’s shelved 2006 masterpiece Love for Sale, a project that has achieved legendary status among fans and critics alike. Despite its artistic brilliance, the album was never officially released due to a premature leak and subsequent disputes with his former label, Interscope Records. This resulted in the album becoming a cult classic and a significant part of Bilal’s musical legacy.

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Common Expresses Gratitude to YE and J Dilla for ‘Be’ on Album’s 19th Anniversary

May 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Common’s Be has hit its 20th anniversary. Hitting Instagram, the Chicago legend recalled the success of the classic project. “I was reminded that yesterday was the 19th anniversary for Be,” Common wrote. “How grateful I am to Ye and J Dilla and all the artists and musicians who created on that album.”

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After much speculation, Common and Pete Rock have finally released their new single, “Wise Up.” The track blends the essence of the Golden Age of Hip Hop with a contemporary feel, creating a sound that resonates across all eras of hip-hop.

This collaboration brings together one of hip-hop’s most evocative emcees, Common, with one of its most celebrated producers, Pete Rock, setting a tone for what could be their most impactful work in decades.

To launch “Wise Up,” Common and Pete Rock partnered with director Marleaux Desiré to create an inspiring and creative visual presentation. The video captures street-level community stories, visually representing the themes explored in the song. It includes visual ideations from ILLIMITÉWORLD and still photography by creative director Alonzo Hellerbach.

“Wise Up” marks a significant moment in hip-hop, showcasing the perfect pairing of Common’s lyrical depth and Pete Rock’s legendary production skills. The single pays homage to their roots in the Golden Age and demonstrates their ability to evolve with the times, offering a universal appeal that transcends generations.

This release is highly anticipated by fans and critics alike, as it signals the potential for more potent collaborations between these two iconic artists. With “Wise Up,” Common and Pete Rock reaffirm their status as influential figures in hip-hop, continuing to shape the genre with their innovative and thought-provoking work.

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Common Tributes J Dilla And Kanye West On “Be” Anniversary

May 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Be will always have a special place in the heart of Common fans. It’s the album that brought him back after the critical and commercial misfire that was Electric Circus. It’s regularly cited as one of the best rap albums of the 2000s. Be is such a good album that Common used the same exact formula to make Finding Forever two years later. Still, nothing has quite managed to recapture the magic. The longevity and the legacy of Be is what led Common to reflect on the album for its 19th anniversary.

The rapper took to Instagram on May 26 to pen a reflection on the album. “I was reminded that yesterday was the 19th anniversary for Be,” he noted. “Be changed my life and it’s amazing how many people come to me young and old who tell me they were inspired by that album. Give Thanks To The Most High.” The rapper also made a point of shouting out his main collaborators on the album: Kanye West and the late, great J Dilla. “How grateful I am to Ye and J Dilla,” he added. “All the artists and musicians who created on that album.”

Common Said He’s Grateful For Both Producers

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Kanye West and Dilla deserve the praise. The former produced nine of the 11 songs on the album, and the latter produced the remaining two. Com originally planned to have West and J Dilla split the songs on the album, but Dilla’s failing health made it nearly impossible. Com had worked with Dilla on Like Water for Chocolate, and despite the producer’s passing in 2006, would continue to rap over his instrumentals on subsequent albums.

Common had contributed a guest verse on West’s debut album, The College Dropout, but it was during the making of Be that the two men became close friends. “It was the first time Kanye and I hooked up on an album,” he told Vibe Magazine in 2013. “I remember the times were special because we were both excited to work with each other, enthused and inspired. It was the first time I did an album that was instantly labeled a classic.”

Common also asserted that West and J Dilla had respect for each other as producers. “Dilla had a lot of love for Ye. And Ye had love for Dilla,” he told Hot 97 in January. “It was great to see somebody who was as great as Ye just be like, ‘Dilla gave me these joints!’”

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WATCH: Common and Pete Rock Release New Single and Video “Wise Up”

May 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Common Goes Back To His Battle Rap Roots In His ‘Wise Up’ Video With Pete Rock

May 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Over the past few years, some of the stars of hip-hop’s Golden Era have experienced career resurgences by getting back to their roots and teaming up with producers whose energy matches their own. For instance, Nas hooked up with Hit-Boy to release a string of albums that many fans called his best in years.

Common is the latest ’90s mainstay to mine his youth for inspiration, teaming up with Pete Rock for “Wise Up,” a new single that evokes the spirit of gritty, sample-driven battle rap.

“‘Wise Up’ represents the coming together of a New York Producer and a Chicago MC doing the hip-hop we love,” the near-EGOT winner explained in the press release for the single. “It feels like the spirit of where we come from, the boom bap, the basement, but it also feels forward and new. We wanted this to be the first joint because this record captures a new sound and is a new light but speaks directly to our hip-hop family.”

The song is Common’s first new track since the 2021 release of his fourteenth album, A Beautiful Revolution Pt. 2. However, his profile still looms large over hip-hop; Com’s fellow Chicagoan also teamed up with a New York boom-bap producer, DJ Premier, on his new single, “Together,” which samples Premier’s prior collab with Common, “The Sixth Sense.”

Watch Common and Pete Rock’s “Wise Up” video above.

Common Slices & Dices A Killer Boom-Bap Beat From Pete Rock On “Wise Up”

May 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

“Y’all gon’ think I’m just talking. But this new Pete Rock joint. I’ma see y’all when I come back, whenever I’m back, and y’all can tell me if I’m bulls***tin’ or not. “It’s in my top. I’ve had a couple people coming in saying, ‘Yo, this is one of your best albums.’ So, I’m excited about it.” Those were the words of Common at a MusiCares panel in Santa Monica on April 22 when divulging on an upcoming project with acclaimed producer Pete Rock.

Outside of that we do not have a ton of information on the record just yet. However, what we can reveal is that Common and Pete are titling this project The Auditorium and that the lead single is here! Just moments ago, the 90’s icons released “Wise Up” with a beautifully shot music video. If the chorus sample sounds familiar to any hip-hop heads out there, it is because Pete flipped MC Shan’s “The Bridge.”

Listen To “Wise Up” By Common & Pete Rock

It is a masterfully produced single and it shows that Pete Rock has still got it. Additionally, Common delivers a hungry and philosophical performance. “His is on the streets, mines is over instrumentals
The Lord sent my mental to be more than sentimental / The ventricles that I vent through are temples of what I been through. ” If this project drops this year, we are in for a real treat.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “Wise Up” by Common and Pete Rock? Does this get you excited for their rumored upcoming album The Auditorium? Is Common still one of the best lyricists of all time, why or why not? What aspect of the track is your favorite? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Common and Pete Rock. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

Parents tryna get they kids to eighteen, so they will us (Huh)
Youngins is restless, investments in vest-es
My man ain’t from Dallas, but he know where the TECs is—hold ’em
My poker face is golden
Pedigree of a legacy that’s stolen (Huh)
Wise like the old man wit’ food in his beard

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