Did Common & Pete Rock's The Auditorium Vol. 1 Meet Your Expectations?

[@nilo5158]

Excellent album from start to finish. Banging beats, production, samples, punchlines, delivery and flow. 5 mic instant classic album

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@nilo5158 I can respect it 💯

[@SnakeyD8468]

There is NO skips on this album its unheard of these days!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@adamphillip5305]

4 1/2 Mics, easily album of the year so far

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@adamphillip5305 I can dig that no doubt 💯

[@Culture101.]

Exactly. No doubt about it!💯

[@AmariMarvelous]

I enjoyed this album from top to bottom. It was a phenomenal listen and very inspiring. Com & Pete confirmed they are working on vol 2. It would be crazy if they were to get CL Smooth to do a guest feature, and while they are at it,grab Rakim for a guest spot.

[@msimelelo1290]

Highly unlikely we'll see a C.L. Smooth and Rakim features. I'd expect Black Thought, maybe another surprise MC feature like Posdnous. They did a show with Method Man, Freeway, Redman and Black Thought recently so maybe another one of them may feature. But Common's been having little MC features on his albums for a while now, I wouldn't count on it. But yeah, the album is amazing top to bottom. It's a privilege to experience it.

[@AmariMarvelous]

@msimelelo1290 No doubt, it was more wishful thinking when mentioning CL and Ra to appear on their next album if it were to happen. Either ways I'm anticipating and looking forward to their next project.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@AmariMarvelous Yeah a CL feature would be crazy. That Rakim compilation is coming up real soon right?

[@AmariMarvelous]

@@hip-hophistorybuff Yessir. It drops next week on Friday. Will you be doing a review on it?

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@AmariMarvelous Most Definitely bro. 💯

[@peterbadami4872]

Absolutely, Common's best album in close to 2 decades! Great songwriting by Common Sense, Pete Rock killed it on the production and whoever engineered this album deserves props too.

[@MockeryManor]

Jamie Staub…my friend. Jamie Staub has engineered Pete Rock’s production since Mecca ✊🏾

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@peterbadami4872 At the moment I think it’s comparable in quality to Finding Forever.

[@SnakeyD8468]

This toe to toe with that Be...album..but this might be his Picasso...

[@plugexpert]

Been listening to it non stop, fortunate & stellar on rotation here.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@plugexpert 🔥🔥

[@BMiles84ConsciousChannel2]

5 mic 🎤 🎤 🎤 classic!!! It's not just a classic but a masterpiece and hip-hop in its purest form right here!!! From top to bottom, this album bangs with no skips at all!!! I absolutely love this album!!! Completely blown away!!! 🔥 🔥 fire 🔥

[@MichaelWilliams-cd9if]

Dope breakdown

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@MichaelWilliams-cd9if really appreciate that man 💯

[@kamahayes5730]

Killer LP in the grand tradition. Flawless - love it!

[@peterwoodaman5936]

Yup this album is absolutely spectacular. Can’t stop spinning it

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@peterwoodaman5936 I can dig that bro

[@ralphjames6247]

Refreshing...Hip Hop in its finest FORM👏🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@ralphjames6247 I can dig that

[@komptozegee6795]

Great review

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@komptozegee6795 really appreciate that

[@benaiahsu]

Production hit, Common hit. 5 mics 🔥🔥 Hopefully we see Tryin on Vol 2

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@benaiahsu hopefully 🙌🏼

[@terronisaac2098]

Had this thing on repeat while vacationing in Kauai. The perfect backdrop to an amazing vacation.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@terronisaac2098 sounds fire

[@juschill1]

Solid album after giving it a few more listens. A small part of me wanted to hear a classic Pete Rock SP1200 Banger on this album.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@juschill1 I know exactly what you mean

[@dr.clivejames4567]

That was a very sound review, my friend. I must start by paying homage to the incredible Pete Rock for his beautiful production on this album; which features some of the most beautiful, nostalgic-sounding, and high-quality hip-hop beats I’ve heard in a while. That evoke a deep connection with the genre that has captivated generations. These exquisite compositions really strike a chord with me, taking me back to my younger days in the 90s when I first fell in love with the genre. Many people believe that you need to rap fast and aggressively to gain attention and make cats f**k wid you, but Common defies that notion with this project. The Auditorium Vol. 1, doesn't rely on flashy flows or catchy/ commercial hooks; instead, he delivers straightforward and impactful verses. The true magic of this album lies in Common's poignant flows and profound lyrics. Throughout the project, he doesn't waste his words on superficial or fake tough-guy bravado; instead, he focuses on themes of resilience, life lessons, and celebrating black excellence!✊🏾💥👊🏾 I will give Auditorium, Vol. 1 a solid *Four and a Half Mics!..* ..4️⃣🔥🎤🎤🎤🎤1/2

[@AmariMarvelous]

@dr.clivejames4567 Well stated, and I agree 💯. I would also give the album 4 and half mics,no less than 4. Can't wait to hear vol 2, but def I will be marinating and playing this album for a while. If you had to choose between this album and BE, which would you pick?

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@dr.clivejames4567 Thoughtful breakdown 💯💯🙌🏼

[@brunocosta7986]

Great review ✊I am not sure about this album as a classic or a 5 Mics. I had a great time non-stop moving my head while I listened Common's thoughts and excellent as always instrumentals by OG, Pete Rock. It is one of my favourites East Coast sound, no doubt. Can't wait for the Vol. II

[@ski6410]

The production on this album was just so good. never been a common fan like that tbh though. I feel like some of his bars are like what AI would spit out of you asked it to create a "conscious rap" song. (Always kinda felt that way and I know ppl that would kill me for that take but sometimes his style is just too predictable for me .) all that said, common did do his thing as far as coming with what he's best at. He threw some gems in there and had some slick bars sprinkled throughout as to be expected from a hip hop legend of commons stature. he did not disappoint me in any way other than just still not being my favorite emcee in general. it was the production that carried this project for me.save maybe some lulls in the album sequencing like you stated. Even being less of a common fan than a lot of other old heads, I still gotta say this album is gonna get a ton of replay for me for the foreseeable future. it was an easy 4 mics for me and makes me especially anxious for the next project Pete rock touches if he's in his bag like this these days

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@ski6410 that’s a really fair critique bro. I’ve always liked Common but I get it his voice may not be for everyone but man I really was a fan of his albums like Resurrection, one day it will all make sense, Be and Finding Forever. Those are his top ones for me and I’d say this is provably on the level of Finding Forever for me at the moment

[@DLM323]

@@hip-hophistorybuff Agree.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@DLM323 🫡

[@dynamic9016]

Thanks much for this review..I haven't listen to this album yet..Btw Common is my favorite Rapper since 1993...

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@dynamic9016 I respect that bro. Thank you for tapping in as always my dude 💯

[@datrialpurnell2821]

Real talk , chi town, New York stand up, wonderful vintage & stand up hip hop

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@datrialpurnell2821 💯🔥👍🏼

[@risingsun82]

They stood up and held it down for the 50th anniversary of "Hip Hop"

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@risingsun82 🙌🏼

[@nelly4482]

Really solid review as always G. Even though I wouldn’t say it’s a classic, I could say it still lived up to my expectations and I would give it 4 1/2 mics. With it definitely being in the discussion for top album’s of the year. Most of my homies I’ve talked with about the album so far too. We all for the most part agree that having one more harder and or banger type tracks where we get more of that battle rap type Common and maybe at least one or two more harder boom-bap type beats from Pete Rock would make it a classic. Also there is definitely going to be a Vol. 2 cause both Common & Pete have stated in multiple interviews they have done recently about a Vol. 2 coming, but they wouldn’t say how soon it would be.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@nelly4482 💯 I was just having a conversation with my homie and he said he couldn’t get into it as much because there weren’t those bangers…but I feel it’s still a great project, and def looking forward to their next one.

[@komptozegee6795]

Love the Album. Had to change the order of the songs to enjoy it at its best level. Did the same with AZ and Buckwild’s Truth Be Told as well as Artifacts and Buckwild’s No Expiration Date. Real Hip-Hop still exist at it’s highest level. 🙌🏽

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@komptozegee6795 sequencing definitely matters. I hear that 💯

[@leroyregis8049]

I listened to the album many times in my opinion common sounded like a breath of fresh air he really challenged his pen on this album easy 4 1/2 mics

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@leroyregis8049 I can dig that rating

[@Citygbb]

Best hip hop album so far this year to me, finally a new album with that oldschool sound, Common‘s discography is underrated

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@Citygbb where would you rank this in his discography?

[@Citygbb]

@@hip-hophistorybuff it‘s probably my 4th or 5th favorite by him, I think I prefer Be, Resurrection, One Day It‘ll All Make Sense & maybe Let Love and Black America Again, I don‘t enjoy Like Water For Chocolate that much tho which is kind of a hot take I guess

[@Citygbb]

Auditorium Vol 1 has potential to grow even more on me tho

[@joelhenderson2837]

This album will be on many album of the year lists and for good reason. From the moment you press play..it's a banger with no skips whatsoever.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@joelhenderson2837 yeah def an album of the year contender.

[@heswift]

Good stuff yo. That verse on Dreamin when Com said “G Rap and Polo talking bout they back again.” feel you on some of the sequencing critics. 4 1/2 to me tho. RIP Trugoy and DJ Polo

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@heswift I can dig it. RIP to those legends.

[@ricanking524]

I personally feel like we were blessed on Friday with The Auditorium and The Death of Slim Shady. We got not one but two classic albums. And I've never been a big fan of Eminem. I listened to both of these albums repeatedly on Friday from beginning to end and did not skip through any track on either album. Again, two classic albums in my opinion.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@ricanking524 I mean it was a fire weekend as far as releases go. I also like the Bronson and Blu/evidence project

[@ricanking524]

@@hip-hophistorybuff I haven't had a chance to check out the Bronson project. I definitely need to check that out.

[@thekidflames]

Incredible album. Haven’t heard Com as inspired since BE. His pen is just incredibly special here. Pete’s production is…listen, it’s Pete - and when isn’t he absolutely spectacular? Instant classic. So thankful we’re getting this in 2024!

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@thekidflames It was great that we got this in 2024 indeed. Looking forward to pt. 2

[@ishmaelwilson6702]

Very DOPE!!!!! LOVE IT!!!! I HAD TO BUY THE CD👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@ishmaelwilson6702 gettin the physical is always fire

[@7deepbreaths.sounds]

HELLZ TO THE YEAH!!! I am SOOOO very proud of Common and Pete Rock ...Bilal and J-Hud and e'ry single solitary contributor that helped bring this recording to fruition. So well conceptualized, intelligently planned and promoted and released with the greatest of timeliness! 5 STARZ ALL-DAY! Common repped Chicago through the ROOF!! Tracks are genius and lyrics...well ...lyrics are ...Pullitzer Prize Winning at the least. We need to erect a statue of Common somewhere near the soon to be Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's southside/Lakefront/Jackson Park. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@7deepbreaths.sounds I’m not from the Chi, but the idea of having a Common statue I’m all for 💯

[@7deepbreaths.sounds]

@@hip-hophistorybuff At some point over the next 10 years, I believe we will see Common do some tribute worthy things…along with J-Hud, that will support the idea of a civic acknowledgment.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@7deepbreaths.sounds I could definitely see that.

[@rdenn_shapes]

Great album has been on rotation

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@rdenn_shapes true indeed 💯

[@tinatseyi]

So many people is such a killer sampleee

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@tinatseyi I saw a portion of it is a Marvin Gaye sample

[@jomarcoliverman4971]

This is the best album I’ve heard since life is good. Or maybe Daytona. In my opinion anyway.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@jomarcoliverman4971 I can respect it 💯

[@josallins1]

Best Reviewer in general - you got right to the point! Thank You! I subscribed.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@josallins1 good look. That means a lot 💯👍🏼

[@nyonsmith6621]

I respect this review! From me, Id definitely give it a 4.5. Hiphop really needed this one, and I appreciate the grown man B-I he laid down on this. Favorite bar: Yes Man acting like they know me the road gets Rocky, you aint my Adrian Brodie🔥🔥🔥

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@nyonsmith6621 appreciate that. Respect 💯

[@msimelelo1290]

Ten seconds after So Many People started playing I restarted it, then a few more times. I couldn't get over the beauty of Bilal's vocals layered over another like that. It reminded me of D'Angelo/early 2000s neo-soul/Chicago Kid's Letter To You. Now, one cannot possibly go wrong with that. The album is fantastic. I listened to it multiple times the day it dropped, and went back to it multiple times over the weekend. 4 to 4 1/2 mics is very fair. Probably depends on the day. There are no skippables, everything is just so tight and on point. Not to mention it's hip hop as we love it. It actually reminded me of Skyzoo and Pete Rock's Retropolitan. It feels like an homage to 90s rap. So glad they had Posdnous on here, he always delivers. Overall I won't even front this is up there with Marciology, Samurai, #RICHAXXHATIAN etc as one of the best rap albums of the year so far.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@msimelelo1290 I can dig it bro. So many People is dope…I just wanted something a little more uptempo before it..but yeah that it’s a great description for how the track sounds. 4-4.5 mics sounds right 🫡

[@James-pl5uc]

I was expecting a different type of album after listening to lead single "Wise Up", but I am happy with what I got. Common rapped lazy on some tracks to me but Pete Rock's production on this is so good that the song is enjoyable even in those cases. I like every song on here, no skips. 8/10. Not sure where I would place this among his other albums, a top 5 release of his probably.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@James-pl5uc You summed it up perfect bro. I had also expected something a little different too.

[@MattSwiftfreelance]

Easily my favorite album of the year, thus far. But I agree it would take some more up-rock joints in the album to be worthy of 5 mics. Hella close to that for me though.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@MattSwiftfreelance I feel you 💯

[@jessesteele7269]

Pete Rock's the 🐐 imo He's in the upper echelon of DJs/producers 💯 Imma be spinnin this project for the summer, no doubt

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@jessesteele7269 fasho bro. 💯I wouldn’t mind seeing them continue to collab like Nas and Hit.

[@kenyanthornell9717]

Yes it did. It met my expectations! I'm still processing and enjoying it too.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@kenyanthornell9717 👍🏼Right. It was A lot to absorb in just a weekend.

[@tracydavis5253]

HIT BOY & NAS WOKE EVEEYBODY UP WITH THEIR CALLABO

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@tracydavis5253 yes they did

[@HIPHOP.HEAD.4.LIF3]

I personally loved the project rock killed on the production and common just flowed so well over them

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@HIPHOP.HEAD.4.LIF3 fasho. Def looking forward to a volume 2

[@HIPHOP.HEAD.4.LIF3]

@@hip-hophistorybuff 100% definitely AOTY contender, but I think if Kendrick Nas or asap drop they could get it, common too with vol 2

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@HIPHOP.HEAD.4.LIF3 Word 🫡

[@ousamaabdu794]

I'm going to listen to the album tomorrow while I'm on work grind.. I work in the landscaping field so I'm always tuning into something (usually podcasts and some music) while im on my daily grind. Can't wait to peep this album out that has been getting nothing but stellar reviews.. I saw the performance on the Jimmy Fallon show and it was pure classic.. Great review as always Maf.. I really hope this album helps usher in a wave of more positive hip hop . Random question, how would you rate the classic album from 1999, Rawkus presents Soundbombing Part II?

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@ousamaabdu794 let me know what you think of the Common when you get a chance bro. Aw man I wish the soundboming 2 was on streaming services. I have the cd but don’t have a cd player nearby lol. It’s one of those classic rAwkus releases indeed from what I can remember. I liked it better than lyricist lounge 2 although that had some fire on it don’t get me wrong

[@wc6081]

Sure did!!! Thoroughly happy.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@wc6081 how many mics G?

[@wc6081]

@@hip-hophistorybuff I got it at 4 mics right now. Not a wack song on it. So far this and Dogg Pound I have as my rap albums this year.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@wc6081 that Dogg Pound album grew on me. At first I didn’t think I’d like it as much as I did.

[@wc6081]

@@hip-hophistorybuff Yeah I was locked in from first listen. But I’m a huge Kurupt fan so I’m always tuned in to him.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@wc6081 How ILL was Kurupt in 95 G 🤯🔥

[@jason-basin]

Easily Exceeded my expectations.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@jason-basin I can dig that

[@francisdiomi1286]

1. Dreamin' 10/10 2. Chi-Town do it 7/10 3. This Man 10/10 4. We're on our way 7.5/10 5. Fortunate 9/10 6. So Many People 6/10 7. Wise Up 9/10 8. A God (There is) 9/10 9. Stellar 9/10 10. Lonesome 7/10 11. All kind of ideas 10/10 12. When the sun shines again 8.5/10 13. Everything's so grand 6/10 14. Now and Then 10/10 15. Outro (No rating ) I would love to hear an album by Common and Killah Priest. Both are dope lyricists that make your mind travel while listening to them. A few RZA beats, Pete Rock, Dj Premier, Q-Tip, Large Pro and J-Dilla. I'm sure there are beats from J-Dilla we've not heard.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@francisdiomi1286 I like that breakdown bro 💯. Good idea too

[@bolder2009]

Killah Priest might have verse of the year, for his joint, The Path.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@bolder2009 I gotta peep that

[@jordanolafson80]

Dope project

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@jordanolafson80 facts G 💯🔥

[@seanjjpaul]

Way too early to tell if it’s classic but this is definitely my album of the year so far. This is music for the soul. Premo has a lot to prove on his collab with Nas cz Pete rocks production was the highlight of this album for me. Great review brother.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@seanjjpaul thanks bro. 💯Music for the soul sums it up really well. Did you give the Em a listen yet?

[@seanjjpaul]

@@hip-hophistorybuff Sure did lol his best album since recovery I think. It’s a decent album I’ll be going back to a few songs I think lol I’d go maybe 3.5 mic for now for Em but personally it might be a 3 for me lol

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@seanjjpaul okay that’s kind of where my rating is but I’m going to give it another listen to see if anything changes lol. Either this evening or tmrw I’ll have the review up bro.

[@seanjjpaul]

@@hip-hophistorybuff looking forward to it. It’s not perfect but Em is rapping his ass off so I can respect it lol

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@seanjjpaul He is lol

[@obeii1805]

Great review.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@obeii1805 thanks bro. How many mics ?

[@Tremayne23]

Common and Pete, brought back that Gang Star - Jazzmatazz type synergy on this one!!! 👏👏

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@Tremayne23 okay I like that comparison

[@ousamaabdu794]

I'm going to have to go into the archives and listen to Jazzmatazz again

[@tremaynebellamy8931]

@@ousamaabdu794 I bumped that Gang Star on the way to work this morning so I am with you!!

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@ousamaabdu794 my dude

[@sharde8581]

Dope album

[@reluctyupp85]

Strong 4. I agree bro. Great review. It's solid, unapologetically mature, jazzy, concrete lyrical depth, but there's only 2 uptempo tracks. Anyone giving this a 4.5 or 5 is understandably reaching...considering the status of most contemporary hip hop right now. You can let this play like an old Roy Ayers record. Just needs 1 or 2 free for all uptempo bangers similar to the pace of "Stellar" to round it out.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@reluctyupp85 well said

[@moo-moo74]

I personally think this album is either 4/5 or 9/10. The MATURITY levels from Common & Pete Rock at this stage of their careers are where they're supposed to be. Remember ppl, these icons respectfully are 50+ years old, so for me I don't mind some of the slower more mello tracks. In fact, "Fortunate" is one of my top favorite tracks on the album. The Brazilian sample used hit different & makes the track that much more special, but again that's my opinion. 🫡

[@marksterling2732]

I loved the track fortunate the most, that’s been on repeat all weekend. I loved Lonesome, loved all kind of ideas & when the sun shines. I thought Pete Rock production was good but not amazing. Lyrically Common killed it (but he always done). Good album that I will revisit, but could be better. 3 out of 5 ratings. Hopefully they do another album & PR smashes a bit harder on the beats 🎧

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@marksterling2732 hey that’s fair…real talk. Great album but hopefully on the next one there’s a couple more uptempo rugged tracks.

[@josallins1]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@josallins1 righttt

[@WawaMarvel]

It sounds like every other common album. Not bad, not great. The problem is they released the 3 best songs as singles. Now on the album, there’s no song that really matches that energy. When the sun shines is definitely close, but then there are 2 more duds after it. They should have closed the album with something better out of the last 2 songs. Though it still needed another good joint to end out with regardless, imagine if they didn’t release all kind of ideas as a single before the album dropped. And then you heard it on release. Different impact. When you buy albums as after hearing singles, you’re looking for what’s in the album that bangs. It needed one more song of the last 2 that feel like a Pete rock joint. It’s an ok album. I thought the opportunity was there to set the bar very high for w.e nas and premier end up doing being define my name flopped. The window is open for them to make something better production wise.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@WawaMarvel I can understand some of your disappointment but I do think it is his best album since Finding Forever. That being I would like to get just a little more punchy production on the next joint.

[@johnbap2736]

Superb body of work from these two great hip hop giants can’t stop listening to this album 💿 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 way more replay value then all 5 Nas projects with hit boy …I’m sorry 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@johnbap2736 respect your opinion but I’d have to disagree. While this album is great I prefer A few of the Nas and Hitboy albums much more.

[@mrmartywaring]

The best album this year

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@mrmartywaring not mad at that

[@blackpegasus1807]

The whole album is a classic!!

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@blackpegasus1807 not mad at that

[@itsmarkymarc]

Good album. Side note, they did not reunite as they never worked together. They united for the first time to work on an album.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@itsmarkymarc they did work together on 2 songs. The “bitch in you” and “verbal murder 2.” This was there first album clearly but they did collab before for those 2 tracks.

[@tinatseyi]

I have a very interesting question….based on the people who listened to auditorium they giving it 4 mics……the main ingredient also had 4 mics……so which is the better album?

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@tinatseyi good question. My response would be I think the source got it wrong with the main ingredient and it’s more like a 4.5 to 5 mics lol. I tend to play it more than I do Mecca and the soul brother even though that is their critically acclaimed one.

[@houndawg]

Bro you're not tripping I'm a huge fan of both but my only issue is at times it needed some pickup moments in terms of the pace

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@houndawg glad I was completely buggin then 😂💯

[@D.Baatar44]

Common Top 15-17 Of All Time

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@D.Baatar44 okay I like it 👍🏼

[@TYBO-xl1xz]

Yep

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@TYBO-xl1xz Fire album

[@ernestrenfroe8356]

Wise Up Slappington

[@gerrygizzygarcia2572]

Havent heard this one yet but how would u compare this one to the be album which was 4 and a half mics

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@gerrygizzygarcia2572 Be is better but this is a good album. Be is mostly looked at as a 5 mic project to a lot of folks these days. While I like this album I think it’s his 6th best.

[@gerrygizzygarcia2572]

@@hip-hophistorybuff cool thanks for the info I'll check it out soon

[@user-bd1iu7nq6m]

Of course.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@user-bd1iu7nq6m word up

[@Shinigami7of1]

I think its a shame the vids from the album don't have that many views, not even close to half a million while hot garbage gets millions of views.

[@mrcassis]

4/5 mics. Solid album. Hope vol 2 is harder and more boombap oriented.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@mrcassis same 💯

[@iLLSon2024]

Made me appreciate Hitboy more. Range is important

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@iLLSon2024 Hitboy’s range is crazy no doubt. Looking forward to hearing what Com and Pete do on the next one

[@danieldean1806]

💯 It's nice album and is what I expected an album from Common and Pete rock to sound like ... But hit boy delivered Nas with a range of styles that kept you interested and more engaged and just flowed better as an overall album.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@danieldean1806 I completely understand this take 💯

[@cynwilliams9075]

You sound like, your selling a masterpiece of a quality cologne. 😂

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@cynwilliams9075 I was trying to make an animated enough KZbin expression without doing too much 😂

[@MrMrtsmith72]

About 4 mics

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@MrMrtsmith72 sounds right

[@bp283]

5 mics. Easy.

[@scienz]

half the beats are uninspired and missing that Pete Rock magic(classic hiphop and James brown vocal samples). The first 2 singles are what the album should've been. Instead we got "Dreamin'". Some of the sung choruses are cringe and embarassing. It feels more like a Neo Soul Talib Kweli joint than a return to that real hiphop we were sold on. "Chi Town Story", "Wise Up", "we're on our way" , "everything's so grand" are stand outs.I give it a 6 out of 10 and i think i'm being polite. i think people are wrapped up in the hype or too scared to talk down on it. I've talked to a few people who are underwhelmed by it but you'd never guess from their social media praise. I hope Common and PR come harder for vol 2.

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@scienz I get it. lol. I completely understand it feeling more neo soul at times than what some of us expected…I like the album but I’m not mad at this take at all 💯

[@scienz]

@hip-hophistorybuff Just for fun I made a 5 mic edit and new sequence of the album. 1.Stellar 2.Chi Town Story 3.We're on Our Way 4.Wise Up 5. Lonesome 6.All Kinds of ideas 7.Everything is Grand 8.Tryin' 9.This Man what do you think?

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@scienz Did you mean to say “Dreamin” instead of “Tryin?” Other than that looks good

[@scienz]

@hip-hophistorybuff that was intentional. "Tryin'" was a great song. It had that true Pete Rock sound and it was used to promote the album but it didn't make the final cut. I kept it all the way hiphop in my edit. Dreamin' didn't make my final cut lol

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@scienz Lol I feel you

[@highfived]

Album was ok

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@highfived that’s fair

[@larschristianalm]

I’m sorry, but as much as a fan I am (since late 90’s) I think the album is nothing more than ok. I don’t really like Fortunate, So Many People has an awful chorus. Too much God-talk. Several tracks are quite decent though. I like Wise Up the most. I’d give the album a 5.9 out of 10. Looking forward to volume two

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@larschristianalm I’m not mad at this take but I did enjoy the album more. I found that with more listens it grew on me

[@wordupcornflake]

7/10 , a bit disappointing after the first 3 singles were very good. Not enough bangers and to much crappy singing on the hooks

[@Opinionhatedpodcast]

U just don’t like singing hooks because there’s no way u defined the vocals as crappy 🤦🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

[@wordupcornflake]

@@Opinionhatedpodcast english?

[@Opinionhatedpodcast]

@@wordupcornflake English what???

[@KP-dk9qq]

Album wasn’t good to me Pete beats were not soulful like he used to be

[@hip-hophistorybuff]

@@KP-dk9qq that’s fair. I liked the album but I respect your opinion. And even though I liked it, I would like for the next one to have a couple more bangers.