BE (EX) LP poster with lyrics included Nancy was born into the

Nancy was born into the spotlight

the sky's the limit for Ana Popovic

and even the irony is heavy-handed

Judging by his guitar tone

BE (EX) LP poster with lyrics included Nancy was born into theAfter fusing hip hop, rock, and soul on 2002's THE ELECTRIC CIRCUS, Chicago rapper Common returned three years later with BE. Like its two letter title, BE is much leaner, consisting of 11 pure hip hop tracks marked by Common's enlightened, contemplative, easy flowing lyrics. Although the album is more streamlined, it's not predictable or unoriginal, as the beats unfold with the same combination of rawness and melodic energy that made Kanye West's