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Common and Pete Rock Drop New Video for “When The Sun Shines Again” Featuring Bilal and Posdnuos

September 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Common and Pete Rock have released the visually stunning new video for their song “When The Sun Shines Again,” off their debut full-length collaboration The Auditorium, Vol. 1, which dropped this summer via Loma Vista Recordings. The video features Bilal and De La Soul’s Posdnuos and was produced by Pete Rock. Directed by Marleaux Desire and ILLIMITEWORD, the video brings the song’s themes to life through creative and striking visuals.

Last Friday, the duo wrapped up their 19-stop The Auditorium Tour at Webster Hall in New York City. This performance followed their sold-out, three-night (six-show) residency at the iconic Blue Note Jazz Club earlier in the week, where they wowed fans with their genre-blending live sets.

Earlier this month, Common and Pete Rock received four BET Hip Hop Awards nominations, including “Best Duo/Group” and “Impact Track” for their song “Fortunate.” Common also earned a nod for “Lyricist of the Year,” while Pete Rock was nominated for “Producer of the Year.”

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The Roots’ First New Album In Over A Decade Will Finally Arrive In 2025, And Questlove Hints At The Release Date

August 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Questlove recently spoke with Common and Pete Rock on his Questlove Supreme podcast, and the conversation yielded something The Roots fans have been waiting for since the group’s latest album, 2014’s …And Then You Shoot Your Cousin: News of a new album.

During the episode, Questlove said of the upcoming project, “I know the exact date I want to release it, and it’s not 2024, but it’s a seminal 2025 date that will make sense once it comes out.”

Worth noting is that 2025 will mark the 30th anniversary of The Roots’ Do You Want More?!!!??! (which was released on January 17, 1995), as well as the 15th anniversaries of How I Got Over (June 22, 2010) and the collaborative John Legend album Wake Up! (September 21, 2010).

Quest also spoke about how Common and Pete Rock’s 2024 joint album The Auditorium Vol. 1 has inspired him and Black Thought (Tariq Trotter) to finish their upcoming album. He said:

“I will say that it’s made Tariq into… the motherf*cker wrote seven songs in one day! We have not done that since our second album. […] I was like, ‘Yo, dog. You ain’t going to believe this, but Rash [Common] and Pete made the perfect summit meeting record. No person’s outshining the other person.’ […] I was just going off about it and I could tell I planted a seed. But then, I think after the Hollywood Bowl performance that we did, […] I think that lit something under Tariq.

I mean, I can say in the last two weeks, he’s knocked off at least 80 percent. […] I mean, back in Do You Want More?!!!??! days, ‘Riq would write, like, six or seven songs in a setting. This album is definitely […] it’s probably what he’s working on right now as I speak. It’s inspiring.”

Check out the full episode above.

Common and Pete Rock Release Heartfelt “Dreamin’” Video Ahead of ‘The Auditorium Tour’

August 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Hip-hop legends Common and Pete Rock released the highly anticipated music video for their song “Dreamin’.” The video, directed by award-winning filmmaker Raven Jackson, features the duo in New York City and includes a collection of Common’s home videos, offering fans an intimate glimpse into special moments of his life. Produced by Kristian King, Pulse Films, and There We Go Films, the video captures the heartfelt essence of the song, beautifully brought to life through Jackson’s expert direction.

Following the release, Common and Pete Rock are set to hit the stage tomorrow in Del Mar, CA, kicking off their groundbreaking and much-anticipated The Auditorium Tour. This unique show will bring their new album to life in a way fans have never seen before. The tour will also include a performance at The Napa Blue Note Jazz Festival on Friday.

The 18-stop tour will visit major cities including Los Angeles, Dallas, Nashville, and Boston, culminating in a three-night residency at New York City’s Blue Note Jazz Club from September 23-25, with two shows per night.

The Auditorium Tour Routing

Wed Aug 28 – Del Mar, CA – The Sound

Thurs Aug 29 – Los Angeles, CA – United Theatre

Fri Aug 30 – Napa, CA @ Blue Note Jazz Festival

Tues Sept 3 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre

Fri Sept 6 – Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge

Sat Sept 7 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre

Mon Sept 9 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl

Tues Sept 10 – Charlotte, NC – Fillmore

Wed Sept 11 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre

Fri Sept 13 – Norfolk, VA – The Norva

Sat Sept 14 – Baltimore, MD – Soundstage

Sun Sept 15 – Washington DC – 930 Club

Tue Sept 17 – Red Bank, NJ – The Vogel

Wed Sept 18 – Boston, MA – House Of Blues

Fri Sept 20 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore

Mon Sept 23 – New York, NY – Blue Note Jazz Club (2 shows per night)

Tues Sept 24 – New York, NY – Blue Note Jazz Club (2 shows per night)

Wed Sept 25 – New York, NY – Blue Note Jazz Club (2 shows per night)

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Common and Pete Rock Drop New Video “Fortunate,” + Announce Tour Dates

July 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Fresh off their album release week, where The Auditorium, Vol. 1 debuted at #3 on the Rap Album charts, hip hop legends Common and Pete Rock have released a new video for their song “Fortunate.” The visually captivating short film, directed by Marleaux Desire and ILLIMITEWORD, features Common in his hometown of Chicago, paying homage to the people and experiences that have shaped his life.

In “Fortunate,” Common returns to The Deck (87th Street) and The Foundation (Chicago), reconnecting with childhood friends and marking a poignant moment in his career. This is a standout track from The Auditorium, Vol. 1, their first full-length collaboration released via Loma Vista Recordings. The album melds Common’s evocative lyricism with Pete Rock’s celebrated production, creating a timeless piece that echoes the past, present, and future of hip hop.

The “Fortunate” short film began its rollout on Monday, July 29, with a BET’s 1st Look Premiere. It received hourly airings across multiple BET/MTV channels, including BET Jams, Yo! MTV, MTV Live, and MTVu. Additionally, it was featured prominently on Paramount’s Times Square billboard throughout the day, showcasing its broad appeal and cultural significance.

The Auditorium Tour

In support of their album, Common and Pete Rock are hitting the road for The Auditorium Tour. The 18-stop tour kicks off on August 28 in Del Mar, California, and includes stops in major cities such as Los Angeles, Dallas, Nashville, Boston, and more, culminating in a three-night residency at New York City’s Blue Note Jazz Club from September 23-25.

Tour Dates:

Wed, Aug 28 – Del Mar, CA – The Sound
Thu, Aug 29 – Los Angeles, CA – United Theatre
Fri, Aug 30 – Napa, CA – Blue Note Jazz Festival
Tue, Sep 3 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
Fri, Sep 6 – Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge
Sat, Sep 7 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre
Mon, Sep 9 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
Tue, Sep 10 – Charlotte, NC – Fillmore
Wed, Sep 11 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
Fri, Sep 13 – Norfolk, VA – The Norva
Sat, Sep 14 – Baltimore, MD – Soundstage
Sun, Sep 15 – Washington DC – 930 Club
Tue, Sep 17 – Red Bank, NJ – The Vogel
Wed, Sep 18 – Boston, MA – House Of Blues
Fri, Sep 20 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
Mon-Wed, Sep 23-25 – New York, NY – Blue Note Jazz Club (2 shows per night)

This tour not only promises to deliver live performances of tracks from their critically acclaimed album but also offers fans a chance to witness the duo’s synergy and creativity on stage. As Common and Pete Rock have solidified their legacies in hip hop, The Auditorium Tour stands as a testament to their enduring influence and dedication to hip hop.

Watch Common and Pete Rock talk about their new project below.

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Common And Pete Rock Are Bringing ‘The Auditorium, Vol. 1’ On The Road Thanks To A US Tour

July 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Common With Pete Rock In Concert — Getty Image

Golden Era stalwarts Common and Pete Rock joined forces this year to release a new joint album, The Auditorium, Vol. 1. Featuring the singles “Wise Up” and “All Kind Of Ideas,” the album isn’t quite a “return” to form for either the rapper or producer (because neither ever departed from their respective forms to begin with), but it is a thrilling example of how age gracefully in a genre that tends to discard its pioneers when they grow those grays.

Now, they’re taking the show on the road, announcing their Auditorium tour, which begins in August. The tickets will go on sale Friday, July 19 at 10 AM local time. An artist presale begins Wednesday, July 17 at 12 PM local through Thursday July 18 at 10 PM local. You can register starting today and get more information here. See below for tour dates.

Common & Pete Rock Tour Dates

08/28 — Del Mar, CA @ The Sound
08/29 — Los Angeles, CA @ United Theatre
08/30 — Napa, CA @ Blue Note Jazz Festival
09/03 — Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
09/06 — Dallas, TX @ The Echo Lounge
09/07 — Oklahoma City, OK @ Tower Theatre
09/09 — Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
09/10 — Charlotte, NC @ Fillmore
09/11 — Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre
09/13 — Norfolk, VA @ The Norva
09/14 — Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage
09/15 — Washington, DC @ 930 Club
09/17 — Red Bank, NJ @ The Vogel
09/18 — Boston, MA @ House Of Blues
09/20 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore
09/23 — New York, NY @ Blue Note Jazz Club (2 shows per night)
09/24 — New York, NY @ Blue Note Jazz Club (2 shows per night)
09/25 — New York, NY @ Blue Note Jazz Club (2 shows per night)

Common & Pete Rock Recapture The Good Old Days Of Hip-Hop On “The Auditorium Vol. 1”

July 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Common and Pete Rock are two no brainer G.O.A.T.s of the genre. One is an elite and thought-provoking rhymer, and the other is a highly revered and meticulous producer. Moreover, when you combine those two types of talents together, you are bound to witness greatness. If we had one word to describe this Common and Pete album, The Auditorium Vol. 1, it would be that. From track one to 15, you are getting top-notch beats and sample flips, as well as impeccable verses about your typical Common fare. If there is one theme we picked up on from the singles to this project, it is that this dynamic tandem was looking to bring back the Golden Era of hip-hop.

Generally, most fans would consider that to be 1990s decade, an era which preached a focus on creativity and mindful writing. Overall, Common and Pete Rock do a near-flawless job at recapturing that period on The Auditorium Vol. 1 and it makes for a show-stopping passion project. Throughout the rollout of this collaboration offering, Common has repeatedly preached that they were aiming to make this for the love of it all and we can hear that undoubtedly. All in all, if you are someone who did grow up in the earlier stages of hip-hop’s dominance, The Auditorium Vol. 1 is a great way to get your feet wet in the conscious hip-hop space this summer.

Listen To The Auditorium Vol. 1 By Common & Pete Rock

The Auditorium Vol. 1 Tracklist:

Dreamin’
Chi-Town Do It
This Man
We’re On Our Way
Fortunate
So Many People [Feat. Bilal]
Wise Up
A GOD (There Is) [Feat. Jennifer Hudson]
Stellar
Lonesome
All Kind Of Ideas [Feat. Pete Rock]
When The Sun Shines Again [Feat. Posdnuos]
Everything’s So Grand [Feat. PJ]
Now And Then
Outro

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Common Counts His Blessings On Pete-Rock Produced “Fortunate”

July 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

With Common being one of the “old heads” so to speak in the current hip-hop landscape, the topics he is going to focus on are going to be different. That is especially true when you compare him to the younger crop of MCs. Obviously, the Chicago lyricist has always been a more socially conscious kind of MC. But still as you age, you start to look at life, and the choices you make, in a humbler and more grounded fashion. Common (52) is doing so on his latest single with Pete Rock, called “Fortunate”. This is one of the four album cuts released ahead of the rapper/producer project The Auditorium Vol. 1.

The collaborative tape is due on July 12, so we are just counting down the hours at this point. While fans were certainly pumped for one of the greatest MCs of the 2000s to make a comeback, the hype is even higher now. After the first of the quartet dropped, “Wise Up”, the expectations for the LP grew exponentially. Common is also on the record saying that this is a project he feels will be one of his best. We can certainly see that being the outcome and with philosophically dense cuts like “Fortunate” on the tape, it will be a sure-fire success. Over the beautifully sequenced beat from Pete, Common lists off all of things he is grateful for. Whether it be his friends, family, career, or simply living, it is breath of fresh of air and perfect for the summer.

Listen To “Fortunate” By Common & Pete Rock

Quotable Lyrics:

The deliverance of diligence from which we strive
It’s the feelin’—it’s no ceilin’, is when we rise
Fortunate to have friends who don’t synthesize
I keep good company—we enterprize
Had a strong gaze since infant eyes
I guess I can see the power in the prize

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Pete Rock Goes Bar For Bar With Common On “All Kind Of Ideas”

June 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It is safe to say that Common and Pete Rock are pouring their souls into this upcoming album, The Auditorium, Vol. 1. The July 12 release will be the first time this tandem has made a full-length effort together and so far, it has yet to disappoint. These East Coast legends have given fans two offerings from the tape, and they include “Wise Up” and “Dreamin’”. Both cuts feature incredible jazzy, boom-bap production, as well as intricate lyricism from the Be MC. However, Common and Pete Rock are apparently looking to one up themselves, as “All Kind Of Ideas” proves to be equally impressive.

Things are a little different on this single, as Pete is now laying down some bars. “Keep your top five, I’m god’s favorite producer / Sixteen bars of pressure, no metronome / Thinking outside the box, that’s a better zone“. It is clear that he wanted to deliver his best stuff as he is in fact trying to complement the lyrical mastermind that is Common. “On the mic, I’m Micah Parsons any subject I tackle / And grapple with wack dudes / And school n****s like black schools ‘cause they lack rules“, the Chicago MC spits. Pete and Common have both been thrilled to share this passion project with fans since they first teased it, and we are just as anxious them to get this out on July 12.

Listen To “All Kind Of Ideas” By Common & Pete Rock

Quotable Lyrics:

Thinking outside the box, that’s a better zone
So many ideas coming out the wazoo (Uh)
It’s only one of me, can never do what I do (Ayy)
Past, present and future; that is timeless (Uh)
Been a lot a things, but I never been rhymeless (Never)
Drums like scattered showers when I rain, man (Uh-huh)

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