Universal Mind Control is an album from the Chicago rapper Common that was released on December 9, 2008. "Universal Mind Control" was the first single from the album and features producer/rapper Pharrell Williams.

"Designed as a feel-good summer album, its release was delayed for several months because of the rapper's burgeoning Hollywood career. Arriving on the doorstep of winter, its tone isn't just out of step with the season, but with the unprecedented sense of possibility in the African-American community."Chicago Tribune: Common's 'Universal Mind Control': more of the same (December 7, 2008)

"In his eighth album, "Universal Mind Control," Common tries to break away, taking on a harder, naughtier persona and dipping his typically dusty grooves in executive producer Pharrell's cold chemical wash."LA Times: Album review: Common's 'Universal Mind Control' (December 8, 2008)

1. "Universal Mind Control"
2. "Punch Drunk Love" featuring Kanye West
3. "Make My Day" featuring Cee-Lo Green
4. "Sex 4 Sugar"
5. "Announcement" featuring Pharrell Williams
6. "Gladiator"
7. "Changes"
8. "Inhale"
9. "What a World"
10. "Everywhere"

• HipHop DX: Common f. Pharrell - U.M.C. ("Universal Mind Control")

• imeem: "Universal Mind Control" ft. Pharrell (Time: 3:30)