#Common zip sharebeast update#

Saying вЂLook, we are all one in the same.вЂ™ You know what IвЂ™m saying? вЂI see yвЂ™all I see me. And for me putting em on my album cover is a way to give back. You see em on certain Hip Hop avenues, but everybody donвЂ™t know about em. And itвЂ™s some people in the world that know about em. I know about them and the Chi know about em. He also added that those featured on his album cover art were grateful and curious as to why he chose to include them: вЂњFor me those covers, putting Lil Herb, putting Dreezy, putting Lil Bibby. According to Common, he saw his album cover as вЂњa way to give backвЂќ and bring attention to artists who may not be as well known outside of Chicago. On June 25, 2014, the concept behind the album was revealed along with two album covers, one which features Common scowling, while the other one features the faces of two up-and-coming Chicago-based rappers Lil Herb and King L. It was also announced that Nobody Smiling would be released July 22, 2014.

'It happens in Chicago, but it's happening around the world in many ways.' He continues, 'We was talking about the conditions of what's happening, when I say 'nobody's smiling.' But it's really a call to action.' On June 4, 2014, it was announced Common signed a recording contract with Def Jam Recordings and No I.D.'s ARTium Records. Common also revealed the album would feature Vince Staples, James Fauntleroy and 'some new artists from Chicago.' The concept of the album was inspired by his troubled hometown of Chicago: 'We came up with this concept 'nobody's smiling.' It was really a thought that came about because of all the violence in Chicago,' he says. On January 6, 2014, Common announced the title of his tenth studio album to be Nobody Smiling and revealed it would be produced entirely by his longtime collaborator No I.D. He also told HipHopDX, his tenth solo studio album would now be released in early 2014.

#Common zip sharebeast update#

Later on September 8, 2013, he gave an update to his projects saying the previously announced EP would be released soon, and would feature a song with new Def Jam signee Vince Staples. In February 2013, Common announced his tenth solo studio album would be released in September 2013 and will feature Kanye West, as well as production from West and No I.D. In 2012, Common announced that he would release an extended play (EP) in January 2013, and his first mixtape in April. The album was supported by three singles: 'Kingdom' featuring Vince Staples, 'Speak My Piece' and 'Diamonds' featuring Big Sean. The album features guest appearances from G Herbo (formerly known as Lil Herb), Big Sean, JhenГ© Aiko, Snoh Aalegra, Dreezy, Elijah Blake, Vince Staples and Cocaine 80s. The title and concept of the album was inspired by the violence and high crime rate in Common's hometown of Chicago, Illinois. In 2014, Common signed a recording contract with No I.D.'s ARTium Records, through Def Jam Recordings, for the distribution of the album. In 2013, he returned to the studio and began working his tenth album and later revealed that the production, much like his previous effort, would be handled entirely by his longtime collaborator and record producer No I.D. Following the release of his 2011's album The Dreamer/The Believer, Common took a hiatus from musical endeavors. It was released on July 22, 2014, by Def Jam Recordings and No I.D.'s label ARTium Records. Nobody's Smiling is the tenth studio album by American hip hop recording artist Common.