Common - Blue Sky - BTS + Talks Obama, Fox News, Racism, New Book

Exclusive in-depth interview with Common on the set of his new video “Blue Sky“. In part 2, Common talks to Nick Huff Barili about his new book “One Day It Will All Make Sense“. Topics in this interview include his relationship with his Mother, being ready to embrace role as a leader and his historic trip to the White House to perform for the Obama’s. Common shares the story of that day, which began with him at a plantation doing research for one of his new roles as a freed slave, to then performing his poetry for the first black president at the white house, to then getting vilified by Fox News. This video also features behind the scenes on set of Blue Sky. Also, Common revealed via his Twitter page that his upcoming album, The Dreamer, The Believer, has been delayed to December 2011. Make sure to subscribe to for our latest videos, including part 1 of our interview with Common. You can also follow us at