Common
Common
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMusician
Date of Birth13 March 1972
CountryUnited States of America
gives god time whatever
I feel like God gives you what you deserve. Whatever that time is, you get what you deserve.
create creative including music people positive responsibility sports village whether
It's our responsibility for the village to say, 'Hey we're going to create these programs,' whether it's sports, creative arts, music, we need some things to give young people positive things to do, and that's including jobs.
people
People always want to feel better and be inspired. Sometimes we need it. I think the conscious rapper will always be able to live and exist.
oppressed trying
I want to be the voice of the people; black, white, everyday, oppressed people. A person trying to make it and to do it right.
artists demo honest learned talking time truth unless
I learned a long time ago to be honest when I'm talking to other artists. Up-and-coming artists used to come and say something, they would have a demo reel, and I would try to tell them the truth. I don't go up and say something unless I really feel it.
album contribute named physical
That's why I named my album 'Finding Forever,' because that's what I was thinking about: What did I want to contribute to this world that would live beyond my physical existence?
against dude feeling hear hold loved movies music people personal remember seen song
I think you really have to remember what you loved about making music in the first place. Ultimately, people can be like, 'We've seen this dude in many movies,' but if they hear a song and they're feeling it, they can look past all the personal things and not hold it against you that you're also an actor.
art believe decide excellent hears matter music quality reviews whoever work
I believe that music is about making quality things, making quality art, and no matter who you decide to work with, you and that person have to come up with something special, come up with something that is excellent material, so whoever hears it and reviews it will like it.
artist came chicago rap side south wanting
I came from the South Side of Chicago wanting to be a rap artist and make videos.
america build built ourselves
What America was built on was being able to say, 'Hey, we're going to come in and use our resources to build for ourselves and our communities and build around that. We're not going to depend on others.'
music types
Me as an artist, I've ventured off into doing all types of music. I'll do a jazz album, you know what I mean.
beats incredible
It was incredible to have J Dilla in your dining room making beats - it was one of the greatest experiences I've had.
ashes certain death dust earth eternal hope life sure
Earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust; in sure and certain hope of the Resurrection into eternal life
body endow goods ring thee worldly
With this ring I thee wed, with my body I thee worship, and with all my worldly goods I thee endow