Common Talks Dilla, No I.D. and 'Rewind That'

In this exclusive interview Common tells the story of 'Rewind That,' the most personal song on his "Nobody's Smiling" album.
The Chicago MC recounts a little-known rift with his longtime friend and producer No I.D., their reconciliation and his time with his friend and collaborator producer, J Dilla before Dilla's untimely death in 2006. Common recites his heartfelt lyrics and gives insight into his creative process.
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[@papaproduction]

commons right about the difference between wordplay and heart felt lyrics, i felt like he made a classic with this song, and ill definitely be still listening to it in years to come. rip jay dee!

[@migimigi4553]

Michael Papamarkou Always man, after fucking 5 years i heard this MASTERPIECE again . REST IN PEACE J DILLA

[@BX_Puggy]

THIS SONG DEFINITELY NEEDS A VIDEO... THEN A GRAMMY AWARD =) R.I.P. J Dilla

[@djalioop]

R.I.P. Dilla, Hip Hop misses you and so do we.

[@CobraKiller04]

Yo Common... Why you tryin to make grown men tear up? Rest in Paradise Dilla!!

[@r.y.4435]

This song right here is one of THEE MOST heartfelt tracks i have EVER heard! Good work Com

[@candaceglover828]

agreed, I cry every time o hear it

[@r.y.4435]

Candace i literally stopped listening to it for the same reason

[@candaceglover828]

very emotional maybe I should do the same. not listening to such a moving po piece

[@fellok7105]

Damn, common is such a genuine dude. I can't imagine what him and Jay would be creating if he were still around... RIP Jay, you were taken from us too soon... Man, makes me tear up even thinking about it.

[@stanleyb2320]

Awesome track definitely heartfelt. RIP J Dilla

[@MrKushinator420]

One of the best , J Dilla rip if anyone wants to hear some good beats dedicated to dilla check out Ta ku - 50 days for dilla

[@krob41]

Commons best song in years

[@danielramirez54]

This song and album got me through the summer and into a world of hip hop I never really appreciated before. Now I'm diving into the heart and soul of hip hop by listening to some of his previous albums like Be and Like Water for Chocolate, Thanks Common you best believe I'ma rewind that.

[@RayzorBlade]

Man this song is deep especially about J. Dilla

[@Baldandbeautiful1970]

I love that Common

[@veronicaf5146]

so heart felt....xoxo

[@flowercougar8531]

Good inteview, Mr.Rashid.

[@robertosandoval1956]

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[@flowercougar8531]

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