Peace. Continuing the celebration of Beā¦I sat down and talked about the experience of making the album, what it meant to me then, and what it means to me now. ā20 Years of āBeā : Behind The Record. Love. watch video on watch page
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Tomorrow is the 20th anniversary of Be. Itās hard to grasp that it was 20 years ago. What Ye was doing was super special, what J Dilla was doing was super special and I am forever grateful to them and everyone who contributed to this album. Be means so much to me because I have had so many different types of people tell me what it means to them. And there is no greater feeling than to have your music mean something. Thank you GOD you are the greatest.
In celebration of this album, we have pressed a 2LP translucent yellow marble blend. This limited-edition vinyl includes the original track list on LP 1 and the albums instrumentals on LP 2. The first 750 copies will include a signed print from me of the album cover.
We have also released a deluxe version on all streaming services which features the album, instrumentals, and these bonus cuts. Go check it out wherever you listen to music and celebrate 20 years of Be with me. common.lnk.to/Be20th
- The Corner (Remix) Feat. Mos Def & Scarface
- The Corner (Last Poets Reprise)
- Go! (Remix) Feat. Joy Denalane
- The Food (Main Version) Feat. Kanye West
- So Cool Feat. Sa Ra
Love,
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A blessed and Happy Anniversary to Like Water For Chocolate. 25 years ago this album was released. I go back and forth on whatās my favorite album that I have made and this one seems to always be in my top 2. Whether itās my favorite or not, I do know this album changed my life. It was a rebirth šš¾
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Pulled up to the On The Radar Experience with Pete Rock and Pos. Watch now on āŖ@OnTheRadarRadioā¬.
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Wise Up, All Kind Of Ideas, Fortunate, Dreaminā and When The Sun Shines Again. Revisiting these videos from The Auditorium Vol. 1 makes me wonderā¦what would you want a video for off the album?
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The indescribable gift of being nominated for 2 Grammy awards with Pete Rock for the Auditorium Vol. 1 hit me in the best of ways. Itās a very special feeling to be acknowledged and chosen by a group of artists, musicians, engineers and writers who live and breathe music. So, thank you to the Recording Academy.Ā
These nominations mean so much to me because I got them with Pete Rock. What he means to and has done for the culture of Hip Hop is immeasurable. Along with that, to get nominated with my brother Posdnuos from De La Soul who is one of the reasons I rhyme the way I do (GOD Bless the soul of Dave) is truly a blessing. De La Soul changed my life (shout out to Maseo).Ā
Supreme thanks to all who worked on the Auditorium Vol. 1. When I first picked up a mic my goal was to be dope and touch people's souls with my music. It took a lot of peopleās hard work and love to get to this point. To be in Grammy talk in categories with dope young artists to legends is an ultimate blessing. Thank you everyone who climbed these stairs with me and at times pushed me up when I needed it most.Ā
My team, my family, my label, my friends and anyone who ever supported or listened to my musicā¦Thank you for giving me a chance.
Thank you MOST HIGH GOD. You are always present in every gift.
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Peace. Here's an inside look at the making of The Auditorium Vol. 1. The full 16 minute mini-documentary is streaming now at the link in my bio and on Youtube. Thank you to the team at āŖ@VEVOā¬ for producing this amazing series. Ā Ā https://youtu.be/AjmDOCDlZX8
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Peace. Iām excited to share this new video for āWhen The Sun Shines Again" featuring Posdnuos and Bilal. The Illimite guys snapped and really created something special. Shout out to Tina Farris, Morgan Treks, Ms. Sarah and all the people from St. Helena Island in South Carolina. Thatās a very special and sacred land and people. And big up to my brother Pete Rock for the super dope beat and energy you brought to the video. Check it out yāall. Love. i.commonandpeterock.com/whenthesunshinesagain
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The Auditorium Vol. 1 is out now. Listen: i.commonandpeterock.com/theauditorium
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