Common and longtime collaborator No I.D. are linking up once more, but this time it's about more than studio time. Chi-town's legendary spitter has just signed to the veteran producer's new Def Jam based label, ARTium.

No I.D. was appointed as EVP of A&R at Def Jam back in 2011 and will also serve as executive producer on Common's next LP, "Nobody's Smiling," due to hit stores July 22nd.

"Common and I have a long history of making great music together. His rich legacy and robust talent are perfect additions to the Def Jam family. It's particularly significant that he's coming under our roof for his 10th album as a matured artist and cultural ambassador. It's a tremendous boost for the spirit of Def Jam as well as the world of hip-hop."

Source: RapRadar