Universal Mind Control

by Common

Universal Mind Control cover art

Stepping away from the soulful boom-bap that defined his mid-2000s critical peak, the Chicago MC collaborated heavily with The Neptunes for this unexpected stylistic pivot. The album embraces futuristic, synthesizer-heavy electro-hop production and significantly lighter, club-oriented lyricism. It was highly polarizing upon release but represented a bold, danceable experiment in his extensive catalog.

Genres

  • Pop Rap

Tracklist

  1. Universal Mind Control (UMC) - With Intro
  2. Punch Drunk Love
  3. Make My Day
  4. Sex 4 Suga
  5. Announcement - Sped Up
  6. Gladiator
  7. Changes
  8. Inhale
  9. What A World
  10. Everywhere