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Common
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Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. (born March 13, 1972), better known by his stage name Common, is an American hip hop artist and actor. Common debuted in 1992 with the album Can I Borrow A Dollar?, and maintained a significant underground following into the late 90s, after which he gained notable mainstream success through his work with the Soulquarians. His first major label album, Like Water for Chocolate, received widespread critical acclaim and moderate commercial success. Its popularity was matched by 2005's Be, which was nominated in the 2006 Grammy Awards for Best Rap Album.[1] His best-of album Thisisme Then was released on November 27, 2007. Common recently started a burgeoning film career, starting with a role in action thriller, Smokin' Aces, followed by a part in American Gangster
Birth name Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. Also known as Common Sense Born March 13, 1972 (1972-03-13) (age 35) Origin Chicago, Illinois Genre(s) Hip hop music Conscious hip hop Alternative hip hop Underground hip hop Occupation(s) Rapper, Actor Years active 1991-present Label(s) Relativity, MCA, G.O.O.D. Music, Geffen Associated acts Soulquarians, Kanye West, J Dilla, Native Tongues, No I.D 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 Go A Dream The Game The Light Resurrection Testify (full Version 9 minutes) The People Retrospect for Life Freestyle Interview Part 1 Interview Part 2 Freestyle |
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