Any info on Common's new album?

Question

Hey I was just wondering if anybody has any recent news on Common's next album, Invincible Summer. It's release is supposedly on September 23, but it is almost September and promotion has barely began. Also, the Announcement video that surfaced last week online supposedly isn't the official one (according to bbcicecream.com/blog , the official version is directed by Hype Williams). Anyone know when this video/the UMC video will be out?

Answer 1

Invincible Summer will be his 8th studio album. It was due to be released on June 24th 2008 but has been pushed back to September 22nd due to Common filming.

The first single will be "Universal Mind Control", which features Pharrell. Another track, also featurrs Pharrell and titled "Announcement", has leaked to the internet. The two songs were released on July 1, 2008, on iTunes as part of the "Announcement" EP

The Track Listing is

Announcement" - 4:05

Featuring Pharrell

Produced by The Neptunes

"Universal Mind Control (UMC)" - 3:30

Featuring Pharrell

Produced by The Neptunes

"Runaway"

"Make My Day"

Featuring Cee-Lo

"Punch Love"

"Gladiator" - 3:51

Featuring Pharrell

Produced by The Neptunes

"What A World"

Featuring Chester French

"Changes"

"Party ****"

"Dreaming"

"Common may be known for his stimulating lyrics, but for 'Invincible Summer,' he shamelessly admits that 'barbecues and strippers' were some of his main inspirations. 'This album isn't super thought-provoking...it's just on some fun ****.'" - Billboard