Common
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Like Water for Chocolate (album)...to Nielsen SoundScan, the album has sold 748,000 copies by March 2005. The video for "The Light" was frequently shown on MTV, adding to Common's exposure. The album also formally marked the formation of the Soulquarians, a collective... In this article: Common, Like Water for Chocolate, Soulquarians, Electric Circus, Slum Village, D'Angelo, One Day It'll All Make Sense, Afrobeat, and Questlove |
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As part of their ongoing Hennessy Artistry series, Common and ?uestlove take time out to debate the value of artistry versus commerce.
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Description from Wikipedia:
Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. (born March 13, 1972), better known by his stage name Common (previously Common Sense), is an American rapper 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. Common was awarded his second Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, for "Southside" (featuring Kanye West) (from Finding Forever), his first Grammy was awarded in 2003 for Best R&B Song for "Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop)" with Erykah Badu. His best-of album Thisisme Then was released on November 27, 2007. Common has also initiated a burgeoning acting career, starring significant roles in such films as Smokin' Aces, Street Kings, American Gangster, Wanted, and the upcoming Terminator Salvation.
- Name At Birth:
- Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr.
- Also Known As:
- Common Sense
- Birth Date:
- March 13, 1972
- Birthplace:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Occupation:
- Rapper, actor, poet, author
- Record Label:
- Relativity, MCA, G.O.O.D. Music, Geffen
- Years Active:
- 1992-present
- Associated With:
- Soulquarians, J Dilla, Native Tongues, No I.D., YNot, will.i.am, Big Pun, Kanye West, The Standard, Erykah Badu, The Beatnuts, Pete Rock, Terror Squad, Mos Def, Ed O.G., Masta Ace, Q-Tip, DJ Premier
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