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Common - Changes
Artist: Common
Producer: Mr. DJ [for Dungeon Ratz Productions]
Album: Universal Mind Control
Label: Think Common Music Inc./Warner Bros.
In the fifth century B.C., ancient Greek philospher Heraclitus coined the oft-quoted saying, “Nothing endures but change.” One of the many artists to take this sentiment to heart is rapper Common, who has used the inspirational words as a jumping-off point for a record on his eighth studio album, Universal Mind Control, out December 9. While promoting the idea of Changes, and their important role in life, the Midwest native also expresses his agreement with Alphonse Karr, an 18th century French novelist who said that, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Best known for his work with OutKast, producer Mr. DJ lays the groundwork for the consciously-motivated emcee, who turns in a record that could have easily found a home on previous releases Be or Finding Forever.
This song first appeared on the
Rap Chart
on November 10, 2008
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Great beat great song
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| Posted on Nov 07, 2008 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 687 |
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I usually love Common but this was kinda boring. I thought that even though it isn't Invinvible Summer it would still have summer bangers... just heard the postlude of the song and I'm dropping it 1 star. Its a good message but I'm so tired of Obama on peoples tracks.
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| Posted on Nov 07, 2008 |
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I'm definitely glad Common added some substance tracks on this album as well as not just just the fun summer joints (even though this could be a nice summer vibe joint for the soul). I like the production a lot, but I sort of don't like the mix or the cluttered feel of it. The hook was okay...but it sort of gave me a headache a little bit. But this is decent...just not the best Common track by a long show. I wonder if a video will accompany this though. I'm eager to see what happens with that.
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| Posted on Nov 07, 2008 |
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I agree with XuUP17.
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| Posted on Nov 07, 2008 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 434 |
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YEAH THIS BEAT IS MEAN FUNKY AZ,I CAN LISTEN TO THIS IN THE SUMMER TIME BLAZING UP CHILLING.NOT A REGULAR COMMON LISTENER BUT I CAN EASILY PLAY THIS AGAIN HOOK IS NICE AND MELODIC,THIS IS A NICE CHANGE FROM ALL THE OTHER HARD HIP HOP OUT NOW
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| Posted on Nov 07, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 54 |
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I would have to agree with XuUP this was boring and the beat change on the hook as me thinking too much of circus music which only made me dislike this song even more...no I can't even this 2 stars I love the message but this song just completely put me off.
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| Posted on Nov 07, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 56 |
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Great lyrics but didn't like the beat or the hook.
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| Posted on Nov 07, 2008 |
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Always been a big Common fan and Im lovin this one!! Great positive message with this one and he doesnt talk dat bs wit moneys, cars, clothes. His lyrics are good on this one and the hook is great. Nice chill laid back beat! Classic!
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| Posted on Nov 07, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11674 |
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The irony of a record entitled Changes, is that despite Universal Mind Control's new futuristic dance sound, Changes is a welcome *change* for longtime listeners who aren't digging his new stuff, but love his older material.
I am bias, no matter what this man throws down I enjoy it. 
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| Posted on Nov 07, 2008 |
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I agree with DJ Z. I love everything this guy does and this song is no different. The lyrics are on point and production is creative and unique.
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| Posted on Nov 07, 2008 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2281 |
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Common can do no wrong. The beat is serene. I'm not sure what to think of the new common these days. He tends to try to reinvent hmself at times and that never really works for him. There's a song I heard the live version of that I think may be the worst song I have ever heard. period called sex for sugar. God that song is awful. This one however is pretty decent. Not as good as I expect from my dude though. I'm gonna ignore this dance dance version of the Mr. Lynn and I look forward to The Believer!
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| Posted on Nov 07, 2008 |
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DJ Z know what's up. Common is, and probably always will be, one of the greatest people to ever touch the mic. I can't wait for both "The Believer" and "Universal Mind Control"!
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| Posted on Nov 07, 2008 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 314 |
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I'm a huge Common fan so in my eyes dude can do no wrong (not literally cause obviously some songs are better then others) but i admire his conscious personality...Beat is smooth and calm, and common does his thing thing...cant wait for the album...4 star banger
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| Posted on Nov 07, 2008 |
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Common is the sh#t... hip-hop legend
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| Posted on Nov 07, 2008 |
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| Posted on Nov 07, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 241 |
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it's alright...beat is chill and flow is mellow...typical Common material...
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2008 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 3212 |
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Yeah it's a chillin song, music is sweet and smooth...I would listen to it only when I have to sleep, that's sure! it's different so I give it a 2,5
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2008 |
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love some common, but I'll take UMC over this
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2008 |
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Tastemaker Total Ratings: 314 |
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after listening to this song couple of times over the weekend, i switch from a 4 to a 2...took me only 3 times to listen to it before i got bored of it
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2008 |
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Haha!
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 213 |
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This is tight! I like the calm beat and Common always delivers. I like Common's recent stuff, but I still love those substance tracks. It's nowhere NEAR Common's best songs, but it's still a banger. I will always be a Common fan, and I can't wait for UMC to come out.
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