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Born
Chicago, IL

Years Active:
90s | Current

 
Common (originally Common Sense) was a highly influential figure in rap's underground during the '90s, keeping the sophisticated lyrical technique and flowing syncopations of jazz-rap alive in an era when commercial gangsta rap was threatening to obliterate everything in its path. His literate, intelligent, nimbly performed rhymes and political consciousness certainly didn't fit the fashions of the moment, but he was able to win a devoted cult audience. ...
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Selected Discography:
  Album Title Released Label Price
Finding Forever



2007 Geffen $6.99
Be



2005 Geffen $6.99
Electric Circus



2002 MCA $6.99
Like Water For Chocolate



2000 MCA $6.99
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