Common: Influences

Common: Influences

Common honed his thoughtful, philosophical style by taking cues from conscious soul legends and the greats of hip-hop's golden age. His meditative writing style nods to socially engaged '70s singers like his onetime collaborator Stevie Wonder and expressive, righteous MCs such as Nas. His affinity for funky, sample-heavy beats and Afrocentric themes, meanwhile, echoes the spirit of A Tribe Called Quest.

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