Common

Biography of Common
Common has also seeked to redefine himself, swearing off the alcohol, marijuana, and fornication that he had once indulged in. His big mainstream breakthrough album, however, was yet to come… Chicago-bred rapper who, in recent years, has become one of the more prominent voices in hip-hop’s new millenium renaissance. Tracks like “Charm’s Alarm” and “Breaker 1-9″ established him a lyricist with wit, street-smarts, and love for extended similes, while tracks like “Heidi Hoe” would touch on the misogynism that would surface sparingly on future work. But on the strength of tracks like the DJ Premier-produced banger “The 6th Sense”, the album was a success, becoming a worthy addition to “The Next Movement.” In 2003, Common released “Electric Circus”, which ups the ante even further.


Common trivia

• His name “Chi” comes from his hometown of Chicago

• Name is pronounced “chew-it-tell edge-oh-for”

• Played quarterback and linebacker in High School.

• His best friend is David Boreanaz, they have been friends before David Boreanaz became Angel in Buffy, also, they share something very special, they are the only 2 actors who have appered in the very first Angel Episode, and the last.
• He has a 10th degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, and also an 8th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do…that is, the Korean (or traditional) styles of each.

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