Common: Be with guest Aaron Whitfield

In this episode of The Music Rewind Podcast, we welcome educator and podcaster Aaron Whitfield to delve into the seminal album “Be” by Common. This episode features an in-depth conversation about the album’s impact, its heavy collaboration with fellow Chicago artist Kanye West, and how “Be” has shaped the hip-hop landscape. 

We’ll also discuss contributions from other key collaborators, including J Dilla, Bilal, John Legend, John Mayer, The Last Poets, and more. Don’t miss this engaging discussion on one of Common’s most influential works!

Season 2 — Episode 3 Album: Be Artist: Common Year: 2005

Our Guest, Aaron Whitfield, is the host of The Semi-Social Life of a Black Introvert Podcast. https://linktr.ee/blackintrovertpodcast 

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