In our SHOOTOUT series, there are two types of episodes: VERSUS – one rapper or producer against another – and SOLO, where we take ten songs from a single rapper or producer and work out which is best using a contrived penalty shootout-style contest.
In this SOLO SHOOTOUT, we take a trip to Chi-Town and celebrate of one of the city’s most famous sons – COMMON.
In a long and esteemed career that spans the worlds of music, movies and TV, Common – real name Lonnie Rashid Lynn – has established himself as one of the most original, gifted and intelligent MCs ever to grace our speakers.
Not only has he released 14 solo studio albums, but he’s also blessed other artists with countless classic guest verses and even taken time out of his busy schedule to have a pop at Ice Cube in one of hip-hop’s best diss tracks.
Join us for this SOLO SHOOTOUT as we deep dive into the Common catalogue and find out which tracks hit the back of the net and which ones stick it in row Z.
And don’t worry, there’s plenty of the usual nonsense too – quizzes, Urgent News™ and top-class punditry from the finest minds in football, and Richard Keys.
TRACKS
SHOOTOUT SPOTIFY PLAYLIST:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/32vXoGWZZzz82V2xMk7B4x?si=s_9Cd7JDSeOhjuIy3FQwQQ
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