Common Gives 'Universal Mind Control' XXL Rating, New Rap Releases Hit Shelves

J-Banks · 12-09-2008, 01:07 PM

Common Gives “Universal Mind Control” XXL Rating, New Rap Releases Hit Shelves

After several setbacks, Common’s 8th solo studio album Universal Mind Control will be one of the several albums hitting shelves and digital stores today.

The Chicago rap vet, whose first album, Can I Borrow A Dollar, came out over 16 years ago, took a new direction this go around linking up with The Neptunes for the majority of the album for a more “fun,” danceable feel.

Despite his change in direction and the numerous album pushbacks, Com is very confident in the new material. He took to his blog, thinkcommon.com, to offer fans his own humble opinion of the CD.

“I wanna review this album,” he said. “After listening to this album extensively and really accessing it and just seeing what I really though about this album, I give this album an A plus, a 10 really 11 on a scale of 1 to 10, 5 stars if I was Rolling Stone, XXL if I was XXL, even though I wear smediums. It’s just immaculate. “ [Stay tuned for XXL’s March issue for to see how Com’

s new album rated.]

Along with Com, old school rap staples EPMD have reunited for their first CD since 1999’s Out of Business. Erik Sermon and Parrish Smith’

s comeback disc, We Mean Business - which they released on their own EP record label - features appearances from Raekwon, Redman, Method Man, Keith Murray and KRS-One.

Also hitting stands today is the collabo project from Bay Area heavyweights Keak Da Sneak and San Quinn. Welcome To Scokland was released via indie label, Ehusti.

Source: xxlmag

Obey Me · 12-09-2008, 01:43 PM

lmfaoooo he must be jokin ..
this is one of his worst albums

GodToYouKids22 · 12-09-2008, 01:50 PM

^^^^^

curtis wuz the greatest album ever!!!!

50>>>>>>>>.common

no 1 can touch lord king prince 50 cent!!!!

JTC50C · 12-09-2008, 01:53 PM

save for Sex 4 Suga i love that shit. got it a couple days early and its good shit.

he's always been out there and way multifaceted. its good shit

Obey Me · 12-09-2008, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YoungKingNas22

^^^^^

curtis wuz the greatest album ever!!!!

50>>>>>>>>.common

no 1 can touch lord king prince 50 cent!!!!

at your failed attempt to clown me

jondoejondoe195 · 12-09-2008, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YoungKingNas22

^^^^^

curtis wuz the greatest album ever!!!!

50>>>>>>>>.common

no 1 can touch lord king prince 50 cent!!!!

dude said it was one of common's worst albums (and from what I heard I agree)...

Either you just enjoy starting shit or your just stupid... just cause he likes 50 doesnt mean it has shit to do with this post. Either way that was one of the dumbest posts Ive seen on this form (and I have seen some retarded shit posted!!!)

anzee11 · 12-09-2008, 05:49 PM

I think the album is good. I like to hear different shit anyway as opposed to the gunman talk and bottle popping swag music.

JTC50C · 12-09-2008, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anzee11

I think the album is good. I like to hear different shit anyway as opposed to the gunman talk and bottle popping swag music.

yea word, its good to hear people step out of the box and expand artistically rather than just churn out an 8th version of their first album.

Dimebag Darrell · 12-10-2008, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OBEY KING 50

lmfaoooo he must be jokin ..
this is one of his worst albums

i thought u was anticipatin it..

anyway, it was a very homo cd.

Re Up · 12-10-2008, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OBEY KING 50

lmfaoooo he must be jokin ..
this is one of his worst albums

Cosign
But yet again no artist is gonna say his shit is less than perfect if not they wouldnt put it out
But ye its a bad album overall and the "danceable feel" doesnt go well with his style

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JTC50C Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Syracuse Posts: 7,899 Repped: 5,542 Repped 155 Times in 58 Posts Neg Reps: 44 Neg Repped at 8 Times in 7 Posts	save for Sex 4 Suga i love that shit. got it a couple days early and its good shit. he's always been out there and way multifaceted. its good shit

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anzee11 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,252 Repped: 389 Repped 77 Times in 48 Posts Neg Reps: 14 Neg Repped at 3 Times in 3 Posts	I think the album is good. I like to hear different shit anyway as opposed to the gunman talk and bottle popping swag music.