No I.D.

Two decades into his career, No I.D. is finally getting recognition on the biggest stage. XXL looks back at the producer's career, from his personal and professional ups and down with Common to aligning himself with Kanye West...

These soundmen were responsible for some of the year's best tracks. XXL takes a look back at the standout producers of 2011…

Is Common's 9th LP, The Dreamer/The Believer one of his best yet? Read XXL's review to find out...

With Young Jeezy's TM: 103 Hustlerz Ambition and Common's The Dreamer/The Believer both leaking this week and due out next Tuesday, XXL stacks the two albums up next to each other in this Tale of the Tape...

Common remembers coming face to face with Craig Mack, Foxy Brown and Mack 10 after dissing them on record...

Skip to the 2:20 mark to hear "Blue Sky," the No I.D. produced cut from his new album...

During ASCAP's pre-VMAs event this past weekend, No I.D. revealed that he is the newly-appointed executive VP of Def Jam...

The Roc Nation upstart talks about his debut, Jay-Z and more at NYC's Roc the Mic Studios...

Common, Nas and No I.D. talk their collaboration for Common's new single "Ghetto Dreams"...

Big Sean talks to Sucker Free about his mentors and their participation on his new album.

Big Sean is Finally Famous, as his debut hits stores today. Full of upbeat production and playful flows, the Def Jam debut from the former XXL Freshman proves to be a strong entrance to the mainstream...

Big Sean gets emotional while thanking his friends and family, including Kanye West and No I.D., at his album listening in New York City...