Can I Borrow a Dollar?

by Common Sense

Can I Borrow a Dollar? cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1 September 1992
  • Label: Relativity
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 49:09
  • Community rating: 3.35/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Released prior to legally dropping the 'Sense' from his moniker, the legendary Chicago MC's debut album heavily showcases his rapid-fire, slightly squeaky early vocal delivery. Produced largely by No I.D., the dusty, jazz-sampling boom-bap beats provide a perfect foundation for his quirky, highly energetic battle rhymes and boastful lyricism.

Genres

Descriptors: sampling, rhythmic, rap, old-school, conscious, storytelling, soulful

Tracklist

  1. A Penny For My Thoughts (4:23)
  2. Charms Alarm (4:30)
  3. Take It EZ (4:08)
  4. Heidi Hoe (4:30)
  5. Breaker 1/9 (4:02)
  6. Two Scoops of Raisons (5:28)
  7. No Defense (1:14)
  8. Blows to the Temple (4:39)
  9. Just In the Nick of Rhyme (2:28)
  10. Tricks Up My Sleeve (3:22)
  11. Puppy Chow (4:01)
  12. Soul By the Pound (4:20)
  13. Pitchin' Pennies (1:58)

Credits

  • Common - primary artist, lyrics by, performer
  • Kenny Aaronson - bass guitar
  • Lenny Underwood - keyboards
  • Tony Orbach - saxophone
  • Rayshel - rap [featuring]
  • Tarsha Jones - backing vocals

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