>"If revolution had a movie I'd be theme music"
>err
>"If the Gap had a commercial I'd be theme music"
>
>it's not that i'm offended about doing a Gap commercial, I'm
>offended about COMMON doing a Gap commercial. I love Jay-Z,
>and if Jay-Z does it, all good, at least he's being
>consistent. The point is that the art is supposed to mean
>something, and reflect your views. True artists take their
>message seriously. So if Common preaches a message and gets
>us amped up about conscious issues, don't fucking sell out.
>If you're about being conscious, be conscious. If you're
>about making money, make money.
>
>Principles are cool though, since when is it whack to critique
>big business/globalization?
>
>Maybe I'd change if I had the opportunity, but I'd like to
>think that if I had enough to live comfortably (as I'm sure he
>does), I wouldn't put my name behind a company like the Gap.
>
>Emotionally, seeing the same guy who said "monkeys dance
>around for MTV spots" do a GAP ad is mad whack. Maybe he can
>develop a hot lyrical argument for his movement in the game on
>his next album.

Dude, this is Common's 3rd commercial at least

Sprite
Coke
Gap

Get over it. It's not that serious really