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Artist: Common
Genre: Hip Hop/Rap
Latest Album: Be
Background:
Common (originally Common Sense) was a quite influential figure during the '90s, in underground Rap. He kept the sophisticated lyrical technique and free flowing syncopations of famous jazz-rap alive in a competitive era when commercial gangsta rap was really threatening to obliterate each and everything in its path. Common's intelligent, literate, nimbly performed rhymes and sheer political consciousness certainly could not fit in the popular fashions of the moment. Though, this star was able to earn a devoted cult audience. His substantial underground movement was quite popular in the late 90s and it had really set about reviving the so called bohemian sensibility of famous alternative rap. Ultimately, he started to receive wider and profound recognition as a tremendous creative force. His albums were duly praised by critics.
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About Common
This musical genius was born in Chicago. This area was not exactly noted for its so called fertile hip-hop scene before the arrival of Common. Common honed his tremendous skills to the specific point where -- performing as Common Sense -- he was really able to catch his first big break, winning The Source magazine's popular Unsigned Hype contest. Common debuted in 1992 with the sizzling single "Take It EZ," this was appeared on his famous Combat-released debut album. Followed by hit singles "Soul by the Pound" and "Breaker 1/9," these hits helped him to establish his widely known reputation in the famous hip-hop underground, although he earned some discouraging reviews from the critics because of his occasional misogynistic undertones. He subsequently wound up on the famous Ruthless Records for his famous 1994 follow-up," Resurrection." This release really crystallized his remarkable reputation as one of the best underground lyricists. His famous number "I Used to Love H.E.R." eventually attracted substantial notice because of its clever allegory focused on rap's descent into well acclaimed commercially exploitative free sex-and-violence subject matter. These lyrics provoked a very short-lived feud with popular Ice Cube. Subsequently, he relocated from Chicago to Brooklyn.
To get rid of all the controversies Common released his next album. This album was released under his new name in 1997. The famous track "One Day It'll All Make Sense" thoroughly capitalized on the resurgence of intelligent hip-hop and it’s done with several prominent guests. The list of the guest comprised Lauryn Hill, De La Soul, Q-Tip, Cee-Lo, and Erykah Badu. His new release was thoroughly received in the press. With this album, he raised his profile with the help of several notable and talented guest spots over the period of next couple of years. Next time, he appeared on the famous Pete Rock's Soul Survivor. With this released the two watermark albums based on the significance of the new progressive hip-hop movement. After earning a good reputation he landed a big deal with MCA. His next project included MC Lyte, Cee-Lo, Macy Gray, D'Angelo, Mos Def, jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove and well known Afro-beat star Femi Kuti. Common released his most personal work in 2002; followed by another album in May 2005. This musical genius is performing live, so be there to enjoy his music, but don't forget to get your tickets from your on-line ticket vendor.
Discography:
Can I Borrow a Dollar? 1992
I Used to Love H.E.R. 1994
Resurrection 1994
One Day It'll All Make Sense 1997
Like Water for Chocolate 2000
Electric Circus 2002
Be 2005
