Common Speaks on Kanye West's Impact on Hip Hop Music

Common and Kanye have always had a good working relationship since Mr. West got into the Hip Hop world. From appearing on Kanye's first album in 2004 (College Dropout), to signing to Kanye's G.O.O.D Music label the following year, and having West produce his critically acclaimed 6th album, Be (2005), the two Chicago rappers have always been close. In a recent interview with Justin Credible (Power 106 OAP), Common spoke on how much impact Kanye West has had on Hip Hop.




 “You really can’t think about Hip Hop without thinking about Kanye at this point…Since he’s been in the art form and the culture, he’s had an impact like—man, it’s unprecedented, really, as an emcee and as a producer to do what he’s done in 10 years. And College Dropout was one of them albums that bridged—it bridged a lot of things, man. I’m glad to be on there, man.” (Lift-Off Show on Power 106 radio)









Whoa! I can't believe College Dropout has been out 10 year...that's a long time. I remember being skeptical about listening to it when it dropped, cos I still had that mentality of 'it's either gangsta music or nothing.' But I had a friend that always pushed me to listen to the album with an open mind, and when I finally did, I didn't regret it. It's a very creative (and at times funny) album.