Can I Borrow a Dollar? (1992)
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Common Sense's first album shows promise with great songs like "Take It EZ," but mostly, it sets the stage for his great second album, Resurrection.
Resurrection (1994)
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Common (still Common Sense back then) found his voice in this second album, a jazzy, intelligent work with songs like "I Used to Love H.E.R." and "Thisisme."
COMMONication: The Smooth Jazz Sessions to the Music of Common (2006)
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Vitamin Jazz's jazz combo tribute to Common includes a soulful version of "I Used to Love H.E.R."
Thisisme Then: The Best of Common (2007)
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Common's best early work can be found on this compilation. Get up to speed with this classic hip-hop.