[Machine Translation] If only the people of my hometown Chicago could smile one day... Grammy Award-winning lyricist Common and his friend, No I.D., have teamed up to release a concept album dedicated to their hometown. Common: Born March 13, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois, Common is a socially conscious hip-hop artist and actor. He won Grammy Awards in 2003 for Best R&B Song for "Love of My Life" with Erykah Badu and in 2008 for Best Rap Performance (Duo or Group) for "Southside Kanye West for Best Rap Performance (Duo or Group) in 2008. This is his 10th studio album, released after 2 years and 7 months, and his first album back with UMG! Executive Producer: No I.D., who produced Common's first three albums, has teamed up with Common again after 17 years to create a concept album that is uniquely Common. The title: Inspired by Common's troubled hometown of Chicago. The album is a reflection on the violence that has been and continues to be prevalent in Chicago, and the hope is that music can be a catalyst for change.