Common announces a new album with No I.D and drops brand new track, 'War'.



Set to release his tenth studio album later this year, veteran MC Common kicks off the brand new year with some real socially conscious music.

Entitled 'War' the all-round star paints a very realistic picture of the violence in his hometown Chicago on the No I.D. production.

'War' takes on a call-to-action concept and theme set to be featured on his forthcoming album with long-time friend No. ID, Nobody Smiling.

Estelle teams up with common on previously unreleased track 'Victorious'.



It's been a hot minute we heard some new music from British songstress Estelle, up until yesterday when some previously unreleased music surfaced. Entitled 'Victorious', the motivational cut features Hip-Hop veteran Common.

ESTELLE: ALL OF ME COVER ART & COLLABORATIONS

UK’s very own Estelle is back for 2012! The cover art for her long awaited upcoming album All Of Me has been revealed. The singer gone stateside has gone for a simple but elegant black and white photo which speaks classic and clean.

Hopefully we’ll be hearing some classic Estelle on this project, as she seems to have parted from her rapping. As for appearances on the album, expect to hear the likes of Common, Ne-Yo, Akon, Janelle Monae and Rick Ross on their single ‘Break My Heart’.

The songstress’ third album and follow up to her 2008 US debut Shine is set for release on February 28th.

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