I agree, there is no Miles Davis of hip-hop but I don't think that's what Common is trying to do,(these people are just jumping to conclusions). Probably the artists that is on some ol next shit the most is Andre 3000 (not to forget Big Boi but he's the street side of Outkast). I'm looking foward to Common's new album. I hope he does some new shit. That's what we need, more artists like OutKast and Common who try to elevate hip-hop. Please no more Nelly's or No Limit/Cash Money (I'm really starting to get sick of "underground" hip-hop too!). Any clue on when Common should drop? Oh and that Ochie Wally shit sucks but look out for Stillmatic, I don't think Nas is playing no more!