In short
The artists most similar to Common are Ye, Kid Cudi, The Game, GLC and JAŸ-Z, from the same hip hop, alternative hip hop and conscious hip hop circle.
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Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Common?
The artists most similar to Common are Ye, Kid Cudi, The Game, GLC and JAŸ-Z, from the same hip hop, alternative hip hop and conscious hip hop circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Common?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Nas, J Dilla, De La Soul and Gang Starr have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Common" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Common?
Common is usually associated with hip hop, alternative hip hop, conscious hip hop and boom bap (artist · US · born 1972), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 21 October 2026.