Common

For more than 20 years, rapper and actor Common from Chicago has been thrilling critics and fans. Especially for his lyrics and his authenticity, beyond gangster rap, he is broadly celebrated. With his debut album Resurrection and the single I Used To Love H.E.R in 1994, he proved that he belongs to the best that American hip hop has to offer. No wonder that the list of stars who have worked with him is just as impressive as it is long: Kanye West, The Roots, Jay Z, Mos Def, Talib Kwali, Alicia Keys, Queen Latifah and many others.

Common is undoubtedly one of the most successful hip-hop artists in the USA. As proof Common calls three Grammys and one Oscar for the hit Glory his own. Reason for that is not only the musical talent of the rapper and actor, but also his political commitment: For example, on his eleventh long player Black America Again he comments on the current events in the USA, from the 2016 presidential elections to police violence.