Common releases new album ‘A Beautiful Revolution Pt. 2'

Today, Academy Award, Grammy and Emmy award-winning artist Common released his highly anticipated follow up album A BEAUTIFUL REVOLUTION PT. 2 via Loma Vista Recordings.

Of the release Common said, “A Beautiful Revolution Pt. 2 was created with hope and inspiration in mind. The spirit of the album was meant to emulate what a greater day would sound and feel like. We were in the midst of some tough political and socially challenging times. There was still hurt, anger and pain lingering, so I was thinking, “what is the next step in this revolution?” I thought about what being still in these times had brought me and that was a peace beyond understanding, a greater love for self, a closer connection with God, and more appreciation for my family, friends and the simple things in life. I wanted to write about that and create music that embodied that. What does a new day, a brighter day feel like being told through an emcee and some gifted musicians? How could this music be an example of the beautiful aspects of revolution that include joy, self-love, compassion, dreams, peace and good times? As a piece of art, I believe we took it to different places musically only to come back to the original intention. To bring joy to people’s hearts, fun to their lives and smiles to their souls.”

Common stopped by Power 106’s LA Leakers ahead of album release yesterday to perform an impressive 8-minute freestyle. Watch it here! A true transcendent genius in the culture of hip-hop freestyle, the incomparable Common took LA Leaker’s latest freestyle installment to new heights as he flexes his emcee muscles over not one, but two instrumentals for a nearly 8-minute performance.

A BEAUTIFUL REVOLUTION Pt. 2 will be available in vinyl and CD formats on Friday, December 10, 2021. Vinyl includes special 1st time pressing colored (neon magenta for Common's webstore neon yellow for vinyl retailers nationwide), standard weight vinyl housed in a vibrant single sleeve jacket with UV gloss. The CD will be housed in a handsome jewel case package showcasing the album's vibrant artwork. Pre-Order here!

A BEAUTIFUL REVOLUTION Pt. 2 Track List:

1. Intro (Push Out The Noise) featuring Jessica Care Moore
2. A Beautiful Chicago Kid featuring PJ
3. When We Move featuring Black Thought and Seun Kuti
4. Set It Free featuring PJ
5. Majesty (Where We Gonna Take It) featuring PJ
6. Poetry featuring Marcus King and Isaiah Sharkey
7. Saving Grace featuring Brittany Howard
8. Star of The Gang featuring PJ
9. Imagine featuring PJ
10. Get It Right
11. OUTRO (Exclamation Point) featuring Morgan Parker