Corner
Common
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Artist Background"Corner" is a song by American rapper Common whose birth name is Lonnie Corant Jaman Shuka Rashid Lynn. He is famously known for his significant contribution to hip-hop music.
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Album InformationThe song is from the album "Be," which was released in 2005. This album was Common's sixth studio album.
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Collaborations"The Corner" features spoken word performances from the Last Poets, who are early influences on hip-hop music, and Kanye West, a renowned rapper and producer.
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Awards & Rankings"The Corner" won the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.
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ThemeThe song is noted for its social commentary. It sums up street life in Southside, Chicago, Common's hometown.
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Musical Style"The Corner" is a blend of soul and hip-hop, perpetuating the classic rap style that Common is known for.
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Popular RecognitionThe song, "The Corner," was acclaimed as the third best song of 2005 by Rolling Stone Magazine.
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Chart Performance"The Corner" peaked at number 42 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Sample InformationThe song samples "You Make the Sun Shine" by The Temprees and "What It Is?" by The Temptations.
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Music Video DetailsThe music video for "The Corner" features a vintage-style portrayal of street life, showing various elements such as graffiti, breakdancing, pickpocketing, and underground hip-hop events.
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Production DetailsThe song was produced by Kanye West, who infused it with nostalgic soul samples.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "The Corner" for its lyrical depth, nostalgic production, and strong social commentary, often citing it as a highlight of the album 'Be'.
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