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A former Source magazine 'Unsigned Hype' winner, Common Sense almost single-handedly put Chicago hip-hop on the map in the early '90s with his excellent debut, Can I Borrow a Dollar?, which displayed a truly unique sound that, nevertheless, situated the rapper somewhere between the ground staked out by A Tribe Called Quest and Gang Starr. Can I Borrow a Dollar? Features the fabulous, oddly muted production of 2 Pc.

Drk Productions (Immenslope and Twilite Tone). They opt for a spare, minimalist production that prominently features understated keyboard loops over simple drum tracks, occasionally augmented by saxophone or flute for an overall jazzy, laid-back feel.

The production perfectly complements Common Sense's hiccuping/singsongy vocal style and involved rhymes. His lyrics are packed with allusions and references to pop and street culture nearly as eclectic as those of the Beastie Boys. Though sometimes lighthearted to the point of aimlessness and occasionally veering into harder-hitting (vaguely misogynistic) sentiments, Can I Borrow a Dollar? Acted, for the most part, as an antidote to the exaggeratedly hardcore rhymes of a lot of early-'90s hip-hop. Stand-out tracks such as 'Charms Alarm,' 'Take It EZ,' and the only outside production, the Beatnuts' characteristically bell-driven 'Heidi Hoe,' are calls to arms to all hangers-on and fakers in the hip-hop community.

This is one of the most underrated hip-hop debuts of the '90s. Stanton Swihart.

. 'Released: September 4, 1992. 'Released: January 12, 1993. 'Released: July 13, 1993Professional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingRapReviews(7/10)(favorable)(favorable)Can I Borrow a Dollar? Is the debut studio album by American rapper, released on October 6, 1992.

The album was entirely produced by (then called Immenslope) and, with additional production by, and includes guest vocals from Immenslope, and Common's then-girlfriend Rayshel. 's described it as 'a clever but little-noticed first album'. Contents.Overview Background In 1991, a feature was written about Common in the section of.

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Soon signed Common, and prepared to release three singles for his debut album. The first and best-charting single was 1992's '. It reached #5 on the chart while his next two singles, ' and ',' reached #10 and #7 respectively. All of these singles combined to give Common a strong underground reputation prior to the album's release. Content Can I Borrow A Dollar?

Shows Common's early style of rapping; namely a sing-songy and inflection-heavy vocal delivery, as well as lyrics packed with and.The album's production, utilizing samples, keyboards, and drum breaks prominently, tends to be minimalistic, jazzy and laid back. Called the production top notch.Although receiving a lukewarm reception, Stanton Swihart of considers it to have put on the map and to be an underrated debut album.Track listing. All tracks produced by &, except track 4 produced byNo.TitlePerformer(s)Length1.' A Penny for My Thoughts'Common ( rap vocals), Lenny Underwood ( keyboards), ( bass guitar)4:232.'

Charms Alarm'Common4:303.' 'Common ( rap vocals), Lenny Underwood ( keyboards), Tony Orbach ( saxophone)4:084.' Heidi Hoe'Common4:295.' Two Scoops of Raisins'Common, Immenslope ( rap vocals), Kenny Aaronson ( bass guitar)5:287.'

No Defense'Common1:148.' Blows to the Temple'Common4:399.'

Just in the Nick of Rhyme'Common2:3010.' Tricks Up My Sleeve'Common, Rayshel ( rap vocals), Lenny Underwood ( keyboards), Kenny Aaronson ( bass guitar)3:2111.' Puppy Chow'Common ( rap vocals), ( background vocals)4:0112.' Pitchin' Pennies'Common1:58Chart positions Album chart positions YearAlbumChart positions1993Can I Borrow a Dollar?70Singles chart positions YearSongChart positions1992'51993'101993'7References.