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This article contains information about a scheduled or expected future album. The content may change as the album release approaches and more information becomes available. |
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| Universal Mind Control | |||||
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| Studio album by Common | |||||
| Released | December 9, 2008 1 | ||||
| Recorded | 2008 | ||||
| Genre | Hip Hop Pop Rap Electronica |
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| Length | 38:07 | ||||
| Label | G.O.O.D. Music/Geffen Records | ||||
| Producer | The Neptunes, Mr. DJ | ||||
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Universal Mind Control is the 8th album from Chicago hip-hop artist Common. Originally scheduled to be released on June 24, 2008 under the name "Invincible Summer," the release date was pushed back to September 30, 2008 due to Common filming .2 However, on September 10, 2008, it was announced that the title would be changed to "Universal Mind Control" and the release date was set for November 11, 2008. Later, the release was pushed back to December 9, 2008. 3
The album's first single, titled "Universal Mind Control", was officially released on July 1, 2008 via the US iTunes Store as part of the Announcement EP (sold as "Universal Mind Control-EP" in the UK). The song features Pharrell, who also produced the track. The Announcement EP included an additional track track titled "Announcement" featuring its producer, Pharrell. The video for "Universal Mind Control" was filmed in September by director Hype Williams.3
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Style
On the making of the album, Common said "I created this music for the summer time, it's about feeling good... this is the type of music I felt was missing from my body of work."2 Billboard magazine has described the sound as "electro-tinged" and "techno-inspired.".2
Tracklisting
The tracklisting was confirmed by UniversalMusic.com,4 AllHipHop.com,5 allmusic.com6 and Amazon.com.7
| # | Title | Producer | Length |
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| 1. | "Universal Mind Control" | The Neptunes | 3:34 |
| 2. | "Punch Drunk Love" (feat. Kanye West) | The Neptunes | 4:15 |
| 3. | "Make My Day" (feat. Cee-Lo) | Mr. DJ | 3:59 |
| 4. | "Sex 4 Suga" | The Neptunes | 4:03 |
| 5. | "Announcement" (feat. Pharrell) | The Neptunes | 3:46 |
| 6. | "Gladiator" | The Neptunes | 4:07 |
| 7. | "Changes" (feat. Muhsinah) | Mr. DJ | 3:58 |
| 8. | "Inhale" | The Neptunes | 3:12 |
| 9. | "What a World" | The Neptunes | 3:58 |
| 10. | "Everywhere" (feat. Martina Topley-Bird) | Mr. DJ | 3:15 |
References
- ^ http://www.rap-up.com/2008/10/09/album-cover-common-universal-mind-control/
- ^ a b c http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.6846/title.common-readies-invincible-summer-for-july-release Common Readies "Universal Mind Control" For July Release | Hip Hop News > HipHopDX.com
- ^ a b "Common Changes Album Title, Shoots Video With Hype Williams". DJBooth.net (2008-09-10). Retrieved on 2008-09-17.
- ^ "Universal Mind Control Tracklisting". Universal Music Group (19 November 2008). Retrieved on 1 December 2008.
- ^ "Preview: Common's Universal Mind Control". AllHipHop (6 November 2008). Retrieved on 1 December 2008.
- ^ "Universal Mind Control on allmusic.com". Allmusic. Retrieved on 1 December 2008.
- ^ "Universal Mind Control on Amazon.com". Amazon.com. Retrieved on 1 December 2008.
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