Trailblazers

There hasn't been an emcee that has grown in the eyes of the public as much as Common. Since his debut in 1992, Common (formally Common Sense) has transformed into an icon becoming a poster-child for authentic hip-hop. Now with his eight-album, Common has a calm demeanor about his music and other career paths. Acting is now his next hurdle. Starring in blockbusters like Smoking Aces, American Gangster and this summer's Wanted shows that Common's focus is shifting but he assures that music is still in play.