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The band Common was founded in 1972. Before coming to fame, the band got it’s start in Chicago. Generally, music journalists would define Common’s style within the genre/s of hip hop music, conscious hip hop, alternative hip hop, jazz rap, neo soul, trip hop, pop music, pop rap, and other rock music.
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The Roots
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Mos Def
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Nas
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Black Star
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Talib Kweli
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Lupe Fiasco
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Little Brother
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Outkast
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Q‐tip
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A Tribe Called Quest
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Reflection Eternal
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Gang Starr
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Jay‐z
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What Genre is Common?
Common genre is not easily defined. Music magazines and journalists have different opinions on a clearly defined genre for Common. However, many describe the style within the genre/s of hip hop music, conscious hip hop, alternative hip hop, jazz rap, neo soul, trip hop, pop music, pop rap, and other rock music.