Common is adding to his long list of accomplishments with the announcement of his third book, AND THEN WE RISE.
Taking to Instagram on Wednesday (October 18), the multi-hyphenate explained that the forthcoming book will feature his tips on health and wellness in all aspects – not just physical health but mental, emotional and spiritual health as well. The title also appears to pay homage to the late Maya Angelou’s “Still I Rise” poem, which he has often cited as a huge source of inspiration.
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“Exciting news, fam! I’ve got a new book coming in January 2024 called AND THEN WE RISE,” he wrote. “It’s all about health and wellness, inspired by the tough times we all experienced together a few years ago when everyone was thinking about staying healthy.
“I started sharing my journey on Instagram – working out and sharing healthy food recipes – and folks started asking for advice. So, I decided to put it all in a book to spread some good energy and love, especially in my communities.”
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He continued: “This book covers it all: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. It’s got my journey, from diet changes to workouts and even therapy for my mind and soul. Remember, small changes can make a big difference. You don’t have to go from zero to a hundred. Find what works for you, fam, and you’ll be a better you.”
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AND THEN WE RISE follows Common’s 2011 memoir, One Day It’ll All Make Sense, as well as Let Love Have The Last Word, a second memoir released in May 2019.
On the music side of things, the Chicago native recently announced he has a joint album on the way with legendary producer Pete Rock.
“I been listening to a lot of ’90s Hip Hop because I been creating a new project,” he said on MSNBC’s The Beat With Ari Melber last month. “I’m working on a new album with Pete Rock and just, the energy of that music, whether it’s Brand Nubian, A Tribe Called Quest, or De La Soul, because they just got their music on streaming, it’s been inspiring to hear.”
He added: “But I am creating new music right now. I’m in a great space.”
The Like Water For Chocolate rapper and Pete Rock have worked together several times in the past, such as on the Ice Cube diss, “The Bitch In Yoo,” and “Verbal Murder 2.”
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They’ve also both collaborated on joint albums, including Common’s The Dreamer/The Believer in 2011 with No I.D. and Rock’s Don’t Smoke Rock in 2016 with Smoke DZA.
