Artist Bio
Name: Common
Spotify Genres: hip hop, jazz rap
Followers: 1,014,773
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Biography
Lonnie Rashied Lynn Jr., known professionally as [a=Common], was born on March 13, 1972, in Chicago, Illinois. He is a hip-hop artist, actor, and activist who emerged in the early 1990s under the name Common Sense. His debut album, Can I Borrow a Dollar? (1992), introduced his signature style, and he gained critical recognition with Resurrection (1994). His lyricism and storytelling, often infused with social commentary, set him apart in the hip-hop landscape. Common became closely associated with [a=The Soulquarians], a collective of musicians including [a=J Dilla], [a=Questlove], and [a=D'Angelo], contributing to the neo-soul and alternative hip-hop movement. His experimental fifth album, Electric Circus (2002), received mixed reviews, but he rebounded with BE (2005), a project produced largely by [a=Kanye West] and [a=J Dilla], which was widely praised. He continued this success with Finding Forever (2007), again collaborating with Kanye West, will.i.am, and Devo Springsteen. Beyond music, Common has established a career in acting, appearing in films such as American Gangster (2007), Smokin’ Aces (2006), and Wanted (2008). He has since balanced his careers in music and film while also being an advocate for social justice, education, and community empowerment.
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Check this outPopular Tracks on Spotify
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1.GO!Be
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2.InvocationOne Day It'll All Make Sense
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3.The LightLike Water For Chocolate
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4.Be (Intro)Be
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5.Come CloseElectric Circus
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6.They SayBe
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7.ResurrectionResurrection
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8.Glory (From the Motion Picture Selma)Glory (From the Motion Picture Selma)
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10.I Used to Love H.E.R.Resurrection
Discogs Release Info
Release: Common - Be
Year: 2005
Genres: Hip Hop
Styles: Conscious