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Lonnie Rashid Lynn (born March 13, 1972), known by his stage name Common (formerly Common Sense), is an American rapper and actor. He has received three Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He debuted in 1992 with the album Can I Borrow a Dollar?, and gained critical acclaim with his 1994 album Resurrection. He maintained an underground following into the late 1990s. He achieved mainstream success through his work with the Soulquarians. His first major-label album Like Water for Chocolate (2000), received commercial success. In 2003, he won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song for the Erykah Badu single "Love of My Life". His 2005 album Be was also a commercial success and was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2006 Grammy Awards. Common received his second Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "Southside" (featuring Kanye West), from his 2007 album Finding Forever. His best-of album, Thisisme Then: The Best of Common, was released in late 2007. In 2011, Common launched Think Common Entertainment, his own record label imprint, having previously released music under various other labels including Relativity, Geffen, and GOOD Music. Common won the 2015 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song and the Academy Award for Best Original Song, for his song, co-written and performed with John Legend, "Glory" from the 2014 film Selma, in which he co-starred as Civil Rights Movement leader James Bevel. Common's acting career also includes roles in the films Smokin' Aces, Street Kings, American Gangster, Wanted, Terminator Salvation, Date Night, Just Wright, Happy Feet Two, New Year's Eve, Run All Night, Being Charlie, Rex, John Wick: Chapter 2, Smallfoot and Hunter Killer. He also narrated the documentary Bouncing Cats, about one man's efforts to improve the lives of children in Uganda through hip-hop/b-boy culture. He starred as Elam Ferguson on the AMC western television series Hell on Wheels. Description above from the Wikipedia article Common (rapper), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Common (rapper)
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for Writer in Wonderful: The Stevie Wonder Story
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Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 1960s and 70s, "Wonderful" chronicles the life of Stevie Wonder from his childhood in Detroit, where he discovered his extraordinary musical talent at a young age despite his blindness. Raised by a single mother who believed in his dreams, Stevie's unwavering determination and innate musical genius propelled him to stardom. The film takes the audience on a compelling journey as Stevie Wonder signs with Motown Records at just 11 years old and releases a string of hits that captivate the world. It explores his unique ability to blend genres, from soul and R&B to pop and funk, and how he used his music as a powerful platform for social change during the civil rights movement. Stevie's anthem "Living for the City" becomes an anthem for the era, and his album "Songs in the Key of Life" solidifies his place in music history. As Stevie navigates the complexities of fame, the film delves into his personal life, including his triumphs and struggles, his enduring friendship with Ray Charles, and his deep commitment to philanthropy. It also highlights the enduring impact of his music, which continues to inspire and connect generations of fans around the world.
