Tag Archives: Common

Why the Assata Shakur case still strikes a chord

Posted on May 3, 2013 by The Soul Brother

by James Braxton Peterson In “A Song for Assata,” rapper, Common asks “I wonder what would happen if that would’ve been me?” Common wonders aloud what readers of Assata Shakur’s gripping autobiography, Assata, must ask themselves as they are confronted with … Continue reading →

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John Legend & The Roots- Wake Up Everybody

Posted on August 24, 2010 by The Soul Brother

John Legend and The Roots with support from Common and Melanie Fiona brings just as much intensity and power to this song as Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes did originally. This song is timeless and never lose its relevancy.

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Common & Mary J Blige-Come Close

Posted on August 3, 2010 by The Soul Brother

This song was a good one and a little forgotten about. Common & Mary J Blige delivered a winner with this one. Its message is FANTASTIC! it goes out to a friend of mine.

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Joss Stone & Common-Tell Me What We Gonna Do

Posted on July 31, 2010 by The Soul Brother

This young lady has SOUL! Her voice has power and emotion in everything she sings. This is from her third and latest CD, Introducing Joss Stone. Common is helping her out on this track.

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