Common

Guide Note

Common is a Chicago born Rapper and sometime actor whose lyrical content focuses on spirituality and social awareness. His first major label album, Like Water for Chocolate, received widespread critical acclaim and its single, "The Light", received a 2001 Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance. 2005's Be recieved equal critical acclaim and was nominated in the 2006 Grammy Awards for Best Rap Album. Common has recently started a burgeoning acting career, landing significant roles in such films as Smokin' Aces, Street Kings, and American Gangster.

Fast Facts

  1. Name: Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr.
  2. AKA: Common Sense
  3. Born: March 13, 1972
  4. Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
  5. Label(s): Relativity, MCA, G.O.O.D. Music, Geffen Records

Discography

  • 1992: Can I Borrow a Dollar?
  • 1994: Resurrection
  • 1997: One Day It'll All Make Sense
  • 2000: Like Water for Chocolate
  • 2002: Electric Circus
  • 2005: Be
  • 2007: Finding Forever
  • 2007: Thisisme Then: The Best of Common
  • 2008: Invincible Summer

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  1. Official Site: Common
  2. Wikipedia: Common
  3. Official MySpace Page: Common
  4. Geffen Records Profile: Common
  5. Profile: Common
  6. Record Review: Finding Forever | Buy
  7. Video: "The People"  Kevin D: First single from the album, featuring a chorus from singer Dwele


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