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Common channels Afrika Bambaataa, maybe

23 MAY 2008 | Posted By: Katie

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Common's anticipated album Invincible Summer is still on its way, but we have the first leaked track from it 'U.M.C. (Universal Mind Control)' for your listening pleasure. Featuring cameo-whore (only to be outdone by Mr West) Pharrell Williams, it's electro-vibed and sounds like a bit of a homage to Afrika Bambaataa's 'Planet Rock'.

It's certainly a new direction from Common's previous work and while it's pretty fun, we've only had a few listens and somehow, something smells a little bit fishy.

This could be due to the fact that the leakage is via DJ Skee and DJ Reflex, so be warned that there are continual interruptions giving props to them and reminding you that it's a world premiere, which (after the third or fourth time) is genuinely upsetting.

Common featuring Pharrell Williams 'U.M.C. (Universal Mind Control)':


More at myspace.com/common.
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There are "10" comment(s) on "Common channels Afrika Bambaataa, maybe"

Respect NOTORIOUSJAY
Dig the shit out of common, but this track is shit! sounds like who ever produced the track was like "i dont think anyone would have heard of "planet rock", i'll just rip it off and no one will know", instead of being a homage.
NOTORIOUSJAY  -  4 years ago
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New Lounger overeasy
Been a while coming. Time will tell just how fishy it really is......I smell crab-funk
overeasy  -  4 years ago
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Advanced Member Diego
meh common. the kids will think its funky fresh and so like now. Meh common.
Diego  -  4 years ago
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Senior Member 34DE5D14
common / pharrell .. regardless of what previous members have said i'm feeling this track. then again i'm biased .. i've always liked common (sense) ever since his "can i borrow a dollar" album .. he's super underrated .. pharrell isn't ripping anything off. in fact when i hear rip off the name puffy comes to mind .. his production style is straight jacking .. pharrell at least innovates behind the boards ..* the direction of hiphop is going electronic and opinions are like assholes ..
34DE5D14  -  4 years ago
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Advanced Member Diego
hip hop is dead.
Diego  -  4 years ago
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Senior Member 34DE5D14
the ones who think it's dead aren't listening.. see above about opinions diego..mmkaay
34DE5D14  -  4 years ago
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Advanced Member Diego
RIP hip hop. I feel for those who rate contemporary hiphop. Oh well i had fun with hiphop back in the golden age. And take your own advice about opinions eh. ;)
Diego  -  4 years ago
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Respect Ryzz
Can't see any resemblance between this and Planet Rock besides the synthy voice-job in the hook. Still, it's definately not a bite. The track got kinda boring after the first verse though - repetitive flows don't go well with a repetetive beat.
Ryzz  -  4 years ago
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New Lounger CD2376B3
common, what the hell is this. :/ dissapointed
CD2376B3  -  4 years ago
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Respect pashoncoop
This is no "The Light".
pashoncoop  -  3 years ago
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