Common (originally Common Sense) has been one of the most highly influential figures in rap music, keeping the sophisticated lyrical technique and flowing syncopations of jazz-rap alive in an era when the mainstream and hardcore have increasingly threatened to obliterate everything in its path. His outward-looking, nimbly performed rhymes, and political consciousness haven’t always fit the fashions of rap trends, but his albums have been praised by critics, and he achieved mainstream popularity with a handful of gold-selling recordings. Additionally, during the 2000s and 2010s, he’s juggled his recording career with a series of high-profile acting roles. (Bio by Steve Huey, continued @ Allmusic)

Tracklist:

1. Take it EZ
2. Blows To The Temple
3. I Used To Love H.E.R.
4. Ressurection
5. Book Of Life
6. Nuthin’ To Do
7. Sum S*** I Wrote
8. Real N**** Quotes
9. Retrospect For Life
10. Gettin’ Down At The Amphitheatre
11. Making A Name For Ourselves
12. The Light
13. The Questions
14. The 6th Sense
15. Thelonius
16. The Corner
17. GO!
18. Faithful
19. The Game
20. The People
21. Gladiator
22. The Dreamer
23. Ghetto Dreams
24. Blue Sky
25. No Fear
26. Rewind That
27. Home
28. Pyramids
29. Black Ameria Again