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}} ''Nobody's Smiling'' is the tenth studio album by American hip hop recording artist Common. The album was released on July 22, 2014, by Def Jam Recordings and No I.D.'s label, ARTium Records. Following the release of his last album ''The Dreamer/The Believer'' (2011), Common took a hiatus from musical endeavors. In 2013, he returned to the studio and began work on his tenth album and later revealed that the production, much like his previous effort, would be handled entirely by his longtime collaborator and record producer No I.D.. In 2014, Common signed a recording contract with No I.D.'s ARTium Records, through Def Jam Recordings, for the distribution of the album. The title and concept of the album was inspired by the violence and high crime rate in Common's hometown of Chicago, Illinois. The album features guest appearances from Lil Herb, Big Sean, Jhené Aiko, Snoh Aalegra, Dreezy, Elijah Blake, Vince Staples and Cocaine 80s. The album was supported by three singles, "Kingdom" (featuring Vince Staples), "Speak My Piece" and "Diamonds" (featuring Big Sean). == Background == After a quiet 2012, Common announced he would release an extended play (EP) in January 2013, and his first mixtape in April.〔Horowitz, Steven J.(Common To Release An EP, Album & Mixtape In 2013 | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales ). HipHop DX. Retrieved on 2013-02-13.〕 In February 2013, Common announced his tenth solo studio album would be released in September 2013 and will feature Kanye West, as well as production from West and No I.D..〔 Later on September 8, 2013, he gave an update to his projects saying the previously announced EP would be released soon, and would feature a song with new Def Jam signee Vince Staples. He also told HipHopDX, his tenth solo studio album would now be released in early 2014. On January 6, 2014, Common announced the title of his tenth studio album to be ''Nobody Smiling'' and revealed it would be produced entirely by his longtime collaborator No I.D.. Common also revealed the album would feature Vince Staples, James Fauntleroy and "some new artists from Chicago." The concept of the album was inspired by his troubled hometown of Chicago: "We came up with this concept 'nobody's smiling.' It was really a thought that came about because of all the violence in Chicago," he says. "It happens in Chicago, but it's happening around the world in many ways." He continues, "We was talking about the conditions of what's happening, when I say 'nobody's smiling.' But it's really a call to action."〔("Common Announces New Album 'Nobody Smiling'" ). Rap-Up.com. Retrieved February 17, 2014.〕〔Kennedy, John (January 7, 2014). ("Watch: Common Reveals Guests On 'Nobody Smiling' LP" ). ''Vibe''.〕 On June 4, 2014, it was announced Common signed a recording contract with Def Jam Recordings and No I.D.'s ARTium Records.〔 It was also announced that ''Nobody Smiling'' would be released July 22, 2014.〔 On June 25, 2014, the concept behind the album was revealed along with two album covers, one which features Common scowling, while the other one features the faces of two up-and-coming Chicago-based rappers Lil Herb and King L.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Common Explains The Concept Behind "Nobody's Smiling" Album Covers )〕 According to Common, he saw his album cover as “a way to give back” and bring attention to artists who may not be as well known outside of Chicago. He also added that those featured on his album cover art were grateful and curious as to why he chose to include them: “For me those covers, putting Lil Herb, putting Dreezy, putting Lil Bibby. Some people don’t know about them. I know about them and the Chi know about em. And it’s some people in the world that know about em. You see em on certain Hip Hop avenues, but everybody don’t know about em. And for me putting em on my album cover is a way to give back. Saying ‘Look, we are all one in the same.’ You know what I’m saying? ‘I see y’all I see me. So, that’s why I’m putting y’all on my cover.’ I don’t need to be on the cover. I ain’t even in my first video…I asked em. I called them. I was like ‘Man, I want y’all to be on the cover of the album.’ And they all came to this hotel room and we took the pictures…King Louie was grateful. Cats was grateful. They also was getting like—Trying to understand ‘Man, what Common on?’ Cause they didn’t know me that well.” 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Nobody's Smiling」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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