Common Speak on His Career
Common tries to break down all avenues of his career for Hot 97’s ongoing segment 97 Seconds. The Chicago rapper talks about the early days of recording demos and how it felt to be hearing himself on wax. He also talks about the importance of the Windy City, putting truth into his music and winning an Oscar with John Legend for “Glory.” Some of his biggest musical influences include Stevie Wonder, KRS-One, Nas and A Tribe Called Quest.
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