The Dreamer/The Believer is the ninth studio album by American rapper Common. It was released in the UK on December 19, 2011, and in the US on December 20 through Warner Bros. Records alongside Common's newly launched Think Common Music Inc. Common's longtime friend and frequent collaborator, No I.D. handled the album's production entirely himself. Recording sessions for the album began in 2009, and was originally due for a spring release, but was not completed because Common wanted to concentrate on acting. The album was scheduled for an April 2011 release but was pushed back to late 2011. The first Read more on Last.fm.
Common reconnects with No I.D. for a solid album. Avoiding the schizophrenia that accompanies other rap albums with tracks produced by a bevy of producers. There aren’t too many rappers that can hold a candle to Com lyrically. This album finds him rhyming about lost love [Lovin’ I Lost], his growing daughter [Windows], and his opponents [Sweet]. Definitely worth a listen. A great album for those who are too grown for the skinny jeans but not yet ready to hang their hat up on hip-hop.