In this month’s cover story, writer Ericka Blount Danois caught up with Common who recently released his 10th album, Nobody’s Smiling.
The rapper-actor touched on his sex-symbol status (he’s not working at it), Serena Williams (he really loved her) stopping the violence in Chicago (he’s a soldier) and where he fits in music today (he feels like a new artist).
But before we jump into the world of Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. , check out the making of this sizzling hot cover shot on location at The EWOW Penthouse Suite at The W Times Square – plus a special message from Common and Selita Ebanks.
How’s that composition looking?
Getting ready for the caviar shot.
Make-up: Starina Catchatoorian (Common) Tiffany Garlick (Selita); Grooming: Gaston “Junior” Nunes ;Hair: Yale’ wa Sabree-Melvin; Manicurist: Maisie Dunbar; Assistant: Brandon Washington
Videographer: Oluwaseye Olusa | Cover photo: Cliff Watts | BTS photos: Chrystal Parker