Common sits down with Combat Jack of “The Combat Jack Show” to promote his new album, Nobody’s Smiling. He also speaks on Chicago hip-hop artists, the purpose behind his new project and supporting the new artists coming out of the city. Listen to the full interview below and check out a few interview highlights.
- 13:00 – The evolution of Chicago hip-hop artists.
- 19:00 – Speaks on single “Kingdom” featuring Vince Staples and working with No I.D.
- 25:00 – Common on his relationship with his mother and first experience with racism.
- 32:00 – Responds to President Obama and Jeremiah Wright’s relationship and his experience with the media.
- 38:00 – Common speaks on watching Jordan’s rise to stardom.
- 45:00 – His connection to Emmett Til.
- 59:00 – The influence of House Music
- 1:10:00 – Jam Master Jay almost signs Common and the development of Common’s brand
- 1:20:00 – Common speaks on beef with Drake
- 1:25:00 – Erykah Badu
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