Common
Common is a conscious hip-hop artist from Chicago, Illinois.
Chicago poet of conscious hip-hop, known for "I Used to Love H.E.R.", Be and the Oscar-winning "Glory".
Who is Common?
Common (Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr.) is a rapper, actor and activist from Chicago, Illinois.
Known for
"I Used to Love H.E.R." from Resurrection (1994), the album Like Water for Chocolate (2000) with "The Light", and Be (2005), produced largely by Kanye West. With John Legend he wrote "Glory" for the film Selma, which won an Oscar and a Grammy.
Style
Thoughtful, poetic and warm. His lyrics deal with love, faith, Black identity and social justice, over soulful, jazzy beats from producers like J Dilla and Kanye West.
Impact
Common is one of the faces of conscious hip-hop and helped keep thoughtful, soulful rap visible in the 2000s. He also became one of the most successful rappers in film.
Influences
- KRS-One
- Rakim
- A Tribe Called Quest
Common: quick answers
What genre is Common?
Common’s music falls under Conscious Hip-Hop. Common is part of Midwest hip-hop, with the most important work in the 1990s, 2000s, 2010s and 2020s.
Where is Common from?
Common is from Chicago, Illinois.
What is Common’s real name?
Common’s real name is Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr..
When did Common start?
Common has been active since 1992.
Who influenced Common?
Common was influenced by KRS-One, Rakim and A Tribe Called Quest.
Which artists are similar to Common?
If you like Common, listen to A Tribe Called Quest, Black Star, Erykah Badu, Talib Kweli and Slum Village.
