jeffstaple Talks to Common About Working With Kanye West and Gets Him to Spit a Few Bars (Video)

Common reconnects with jeffstaple to reminisce about the "One-Nine-Nine-Nine” cover art and more in latest episode of "1-On-1."

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The year was 1999 and Rawkus Records was one of the hot lables with a pool of great underground talent. It was also the year that Common released his single "One-Nine-Nine-Nine.” Many know the words, but not all might know that Staple founder jeffstaple was the one who designed the album artwork. Here, on the latest episode of "1-On-1," Common and jeff reconnect at the Staple showroom. 

Now that you know that little fact, watch the clip above to find out more facts. The Chicagoan touches on his creative methods, concepts in his writing, and working with Kanye West. He also spits a few bars, but for those of you who want more of that hot fiyah, his 10th album Nobody’s Smiling just dropped. Check out the clip above. 

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