Common Signs To NO I.D.’s Artium Def Jam Recordings

The 2014 release of NOBODY’S SMILING, executive produced by No I.D., commemorates the 20^th anniversary of Common’s breakthrough album Resurrection (1994), with his signature tracks, “Resurrection” and “I Used To Love H.E.R.”  NOBODY’S SMILING is Common’s first new album since 2011’s The Dreamer/The Believer. No I.D. said:

Common and I have a long history of making great music together. His rich legacy and robust talent are perfect additions to the Def Jam family.  It’s particularly significant that he’s coming under our roof for his 10th album as a matured artist and cultural ambassador. It’s a tremendous boost for the spirit of Def Jam as well as the world of hip-hop.

In addition to music movies, Common continues to grow on the big screen. Since his motion picture debut in 2006 (Smokin’ Aces), Common has carved out an impressive career in more than a dozen films, including American Gangster (2007), Street Kings (2008),Terminator Salvation (2009), Date Night (2010), and more. Common is also the lead co-star on AMC’s post-Civil War western action series Hell On Wheels, returning for a fourth season this summer 2014.

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