Common's The Corner was released on March 1, 2005, as the second single from his sixth studio album, Be. The track features production and chorus by Kanye West, along with spoken word contributions from The Last Poets. Thematically, it addresses life in impoverished neighborhoods, particularly focusing on the significance of street corners in urban culture. The track incorporates samples from You Make the Sun Shine by The Temprees and What It Is by The Temptations. Its style marks a return to Common's earlier work reminiscent of his album Resurrection. The track reached #4… read more
Common's The Corner was released on March 1, 2005, as the second single from his sixth studio album, Be. The track features production and choru… read more
Common's The Corner was released on March 1, 2005, as the second single from his sixth studio album, Be. The track features production and chorus by Kanye West, along with spoken wo… read more
Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. (born March 13, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois), better known by his stage name Common (previously Common Sense), is a Grammy award winning rapper, author and actor known for lyrics that focus on love and spirituality. Many people describe him as being a conscious hip hop artist who makes songs that send a message. He 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. As well as music, Common has worked … read more
Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. (born March 13, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois), better known by his stage name Common (previously Common Sense), is a Grammy award winning rapper, author and actor known… read more
Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. (born March 13, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois), better known by his stage name Common (previously Common Sense), is a Grammy award winning rapper, author and actor known for lyrics that focus on love and spiritualit… read more