Common & Pete Rock Announce Release Date for Collab Album, Drop New Single ‘Dreamin”

Hip-Hop legends Common and Pete Rock have finally announced the release date and cover art for their highly anticipated collab album, The Auditorium Vol. 1. The project is set to drop Friday, July 12, and will be available digitally, on CD, vinyl and cassette.

The Chicago emcee took to Instagram on Tuesday (June 11) to reveal the album cover and to tell his fans how excited he is.

“For me, this all started with A Dream. A Dream to let the world know I’ve been here. A dream to be a part of Hip Hop. A Dream to MC at a level where De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, KRS-One and Ice Cube knew who I was,” he captioned the artwork, which features Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, N.Y. “It’s been a dream of mine to work with the LEGENDARY @realpeterock (on more than just one song). I’ve been Dreamin’ my whole life.

“I am super geeked and supremely grateful to announce our New Album – The Auditorium Vol. 1 dropping July 12,” he continued. “I have to say, the love you all have been showing has been INCREDIBLE. And know, anytime someone says they are ‘looking forward to that album you are doing with Pete Rock’ – It just makes me happy to be a part of this art form. We pray and hope that this music will move your spirit and be with you for the rest of your life. Thanks to all who helped make it happen and to all of you for the Supreme Love. GOD Bless.”

Pete Rock also had a message to share in the comments section: “I honor our friendship since 91 home slice lol. This was a dream i had for years to come together with you on something! Now we get to show everyone the results after working with each other on our 1st album ever! Man this is exciting my bro Thank you so much for this @common”

The duo has been working this album the old-school way, already releasing two singles, and both songs highlight why these two are considered legends. Lead single “Wise Up” arrived a few weeks back in May, and performed the second single “Dreamin” on Vevo ctrl, which you can check out up top.

See Common’s announcement below: