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Common (formerly Common Sense, born Lonnie Rashid Lynn on March 13, 1972) is a Chicago-based hip-hop artist known for lyrics that focus on love and spirituality. Many people describe him as being a concious hip-hop artist, one who makes songs that send a message. With the help of big time producers such as Kanye West, DJ Premier, and J Dilla, Common’s tunes are ear catching and meaningful.

As well as music, Common has worked as an actor, on the films ‘Smokin’ Aces’ (as Sir Ivy) ‘American Gangster’ (as Turner Lucas) and ‘Wanted’. He may also be seen in cameo roles in films such as ‘Brown Sugar’.

His debut was the 1992 album Can I Borrow A Dollar, but he acheived little critical or commercial success until 1994’s Resurrection, an instant classic. He produced several more albums, notably Like Water for Chocolate and the highly experimental Electric Circus, before releasing the Kanye West and J Dilla-produced Be in 2005, which was his first album to receive widespread mainstream appeal and radio playtime.

Common is considered a “cred” artist, which has lead him to collaborations with the likes of De La Soul, Jadakiss, T.I., Talib Kweli, The Roots, Kanye West, Lily Allen, Erykah Badu, and Fort Minor.

Most recently released is 2007’s Finding Forever, which was produced mainly by long-time collaborator, Kanye West.

1	Testify	1,132
2	The Light full track	880
3	Real People full track	803
4	Be	795
5	The People	749
6	Misunderstood	735
7	Intro	659
8	The Game	595
9	Forever Begins	577
10	I Want You	553
11	Break My Heart	540
12	Go!	491
13	Faithful	486
14	I Used to Love H.E.R.	471
15	The Corner	466

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ProjectfreshLLC wrote:
yesterday morning

This is dude is what we aspire to be similar too

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Jaysilla wrote:
yesterday evening

Electric Circus is a good album. I don't understand why it gets so much hate.

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Cadence77365 wrote:
yesterday morning

Why don't you try more here http://lavamus.com/Search/?bg=Common

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MarcusAKAFatima wrote:
Thursday morning

I love Common (even Electric Circus), but man, do I hate Announcement.

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VenusTreat wrote:
Tuesday evening

http://www.last.fm/group/The+Group+That+Carries+Music+Everywhere+They+Go%2C+Even+To+Places+They%27re+Not+Supposed+To

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Aardvarked wrote:
Tuesday morning

Guy below is right, he did some weird crossover music BEFORE he went to hollywood and even that was good, his albums since becoming a big screen actor have been quality.

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Hypa-Link wrote:
Tuesday morning

OL @ Common EVER being wack. He's one of the GOATS, and still killin, just like Jay-Z

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SamG7777 wrote:
Monday afternoon

I used to love Com, then he became wack as fuck when he got that Hollywood money.

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riahmatic wrote:
Sunday evening

I was in this weird/good mood today while listening.. and the album and my mood were amplified by like e^10. It was the perfect combo.

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Hypa-Link wrote:
7 days ago

First people saying I rap like him, now someone said I look like him, AND my mom said it too. LOL. Guess all Southside Chicagoan Rappers look alike.

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JNellz wrote:
last month

FUCK at his album being pushed back.

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Soulful_One wrote:
last month

Seen his fine, talented ass in F. Green BK! Keep it comin' Common!

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AlanKH wrote:
last month

Green Lantern :)) i'm waiting for that "Juctice League"... It'll be funny ))

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Unwicked wrote:
last month

sick artist. period.

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krux559 wrote:
last month

common nows how to right lyrics

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Bloodzie wrote:
last month

Maybe he should be number one on ma list

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D-Day_Hour wrote:
last month

So wait! With Invincible Summer seemingly pushed back to autumn (?!) I wonder what is going to happen to The Believer?! Well we definitely know that isn't going to be released in November anymore! Anyway, my man Common is still the best that has ever done it, no matter what path he takes (so yes that includes Electric Circus)

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milama wrote:
last month

my favorite one at the moment!

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Aaroneepap wrote:
last month

Common is probably my new favorite rapper.

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jpincheira wrote:
last month

we all from tha chi

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