John Legend & The Roots featuring Common & Melanie Fiona – Wake Up Everybody

Be

I want to be as free as the spirits of those who left
I'm talking Malcom, Coltrane, my man Yusef
Through death through conception
New breath and resurrection
For moms, new steps in her direction
In the right way
Told inside is where the fight lay
And everything a nigga do may not be what he might say
Chicago nights stay, stay on the mind
But I write many lives and lay on these lines
Wave the signs of the times
Many say the grind's on the mind
Shorties blunted-eyed and everyone wanna rhyme
Bush pushing lies, killers immortalized
We got arms but won't reach for the skies
Waiting for the Lord to rise
I look into my daughter's eyes
And realize that I'm gonna learn through her
The Messiah, might even return through her
If I'm gonna do it, I gotta change the world through her
Furs and a Benz, gramps wantin 'em
Demons and old friends, pops they hauntin' him
The chosen one from the land of the frozen sun
When drunk nights get remembered more than sober ones
Walk like warriors, we were never told to run
Explored the world to return to where my soul begun
Never looking back or too far in front of me
The present is a gift
and I just wanna BE

Common lyrics

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"after i hear this song, it feels like i hit the refresh button on life"
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Common - The Light

There are times.. when you'll need someone..
I will be by your side..
There is a light, that shines,
special for you, and me..

(I'll) take my chances.. before they pass..
.. pass me by, oh darling..
You need to look at the other side..
You'll agree...

"Back in the days"(2)

Luke - Its Your Birthday


Self Destruction

"During a Boogie Down Productions and Public Enemy concert, a young fan was killed in a fight; galvanized into action, KRS-One founded the Stop the Violence Movement. Comprised of some of the biggest stars in contemporary East Coast hip-hop, the movement released a single ('Self Destruction') in 1989 with all proceeds going to the National Urban League"

VERBAL THREAT "REALITY CHECK" FEAT. DJ PREMIER


Pete Rock And C.L. Smooth - The Creator


Lords of the Underground - Chief Rocka


Run DMC - Down With The King


Eric B. & Rakim - Don't Sweat The Technique


De La Soul "Buddy"


Souls Of Mischief - From 93 Till Infinity


Guru's Jazzmatazz ft. Common & Bob James - State of Clarity


ROYCE DA 5'9 - BOOM DJ PREMIER


The Roots - What They Do


Beastie Boys(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party)


"fuck this rap shit I listen to classical.", fall in love, slum village

"Back in the days" (1)

Common - 'Resurrection'


Tribe Called Quest - 'Electric Relaxation'


Gang Starr - 'Mass Appeal'


Black Moon - 'I Got Cha Opin'


Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth - 'They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)'


Slick Rick - 'Children's Story'


X-Clan - 'Funkin' Lesson'


Wu-Tang Clan - 'Can It Be All So Simple'

Common: Think Wright Volume 1 Mixtape

"Common breaks out the new mixtape inspired from his upcoming romance-comedy flick, Just Wright. Volume two is on it’s way, and will presumably be more Hip Hop related. In the meantime, Volume one brings forth a smoother motif, which one can definitely unwind to. You can check out the tracklist below and download a copy. His movie Just Wright hits the silver screen on May 14th. Enjoy"

Tracklist:
01. Don Blackman – Holding You, Loving You
02. Jamiroquai – Morning Glory
03. Esthero – Superhero
04. Tarika Blue – Dreamflower
05. Dwele – Kick Out Of You
06. Bilal – All For Love
07. Bjork – Possibly Maybe
08. The Rh Factor – Kwah/Home
09. The Jacksons – Give It Up
10. Heavy – Do For You
11. The Gap Band – I Found My Baby
12. Prince – Crazy You
13. Bobby Caldwell – Open Your Eyes
14. Omar – Feeling You (feat. Stevie Wonder)
15. Stevie Wonder – Seems So Long
16. Jaco Pastorius – Portrait Of Tracy