common sense
Lonnie Rashied Lynn Jr., known professionally as Common, was born on March 13, 1972, in Chicago, Illinois. He is a hip-hop artist, actor, and activist who emerged in the early 1990s under the name Common Sense. His debut album, Can I Borrow a Dollar? (1992), introduced his signature style, and he gained critical recognition with Resurrection (1994). His lyricism and storytelling, often infused with social commentary, set him apart in the hip-hop landscape. Common became closely associated with The Soulquarians, a collective of musicians including J Dilla, Questlove, and D'Angelo, contributing to the neo-soul and alternative hip-hop movement. His experimental fifth album, Electric Circus (2002), received mixed reviews, but he rebounded with BE (2005), a project produced largely by Kanye West and J Dilla, which was widely praised. He continued this success with Finding Forever (2007), again collaborating with Kanye West, will.i.am, and Devo Springsteen. Beyond music, Common has established a career in acting, appearing in films such as American Gangster (2007), Smokin’ Aces (2006), and Wanted (2008). He has since balanced his careers in music and film while also being an advocate for social justice, education, and community empowerment.
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Common Sense is a name that has been used by at least three separate artists: Common Sense (1)
Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. (born March 13, 1972), better known by his stage name Common (and previously known as Common Sense), is an American hip hop artist and actor. Common Sense (2) (an American reggae/alternative rock band)
Common Sense is an American reggae and alternative rock band from Orange County, California. They are known for playing in the Mercury Mariner commercial. Since their formation in 1987, they have released five albums under their own label, Common Sense Records. They perform periodically at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, California and have, in the past, been members of the summer music and sports festival, Warped Tour. They are also known for suing American rapper Common in the mid 90s for using the same stage name "Common Sense" at the time. Causing him to drop the Sense and becoming just Common. They helped invent a sound that would later influence bands like Slightly Stoopid and Pepper. Common Sense (3) (a Greek alternative/acoustic/new wave band) Common Sense were formed in September 1989. In December 1993 they release the single Grotesque and in December 1995 the LP Sun Comes Up. Both these releases were very well-received by critics and by fans of the independent Greek scene. Common Sense (4)
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