Come on, Common's coming to Calgary!

CALGARY - Rapper/actor, Common will be making a live concert appearance, for the first time, in Edmonton on Friday July 29th at the Edmonton Events Centre, and in Calgary, on Saturday July 30th at Flames Central.

Common (previously Common Sense), is a Grammy award winning rapper, author and actor known for lyrics that focus on love and spirituality. Signed to Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music, many people describe him as being a conscious hip-hop artist who makes songs that send a message. He debuted in 1992 with the album Can I Borrow a Dollar? and maintained a significant underground following into the late 90s, after which he gained notable mainstream success through his work with the soulquarians.

Common's first major label album, Like Water for Chocolate, received widespread critical acclaim and tremendous commercial success. His first Grammy award was in 2003 for Best R&B Song for "Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop)" with Erykah Badu. Its popularity was matched by May 2005's Be, which was nominated in the 2006 Grammy Awards for Best Rap Album. Common was awarded his second Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, for "Southside" (featuring Kanye West), from his July 2007 album Finding Forever. His next album, The Dreamer, The Believer is scheduled to be released later this year.

Common has also initiated a burgeoning acting career, starring in significant roles in such films as Smokin' Aces, Street Kings, American Gangster, Wanted, Terminator Salvation, Date Night, and Just Wright.

Tickets for the shows go on sale Monday, June 27th. Ticket information www.pdpent.com

TOP PHOTO: Rapper/actor, Common, live in concert, for the first time in Edmonton, on Friday July 29th, 2011 at the Edmonton Events Centre and in Calgary, on Saturday July 30th, 2011 at Flames Central. (courtesy of PDP Entertainment Inc.)