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Common Grounds halted its open mic night two years ago as the coffee shop went through company transitions. It’s officially back and Waco artists are more eager than ever to perform on the famous backyard stage.

“The only thing that I have consistently done is music,” Obevoen said. “Since I was about five, I started playing guitar; then I taught myself how to play piano, drums, bass, a little violin and ukulele.”

After the initial listening party, fans assumed Kanye West was set to drop the album that night. However, anyone who has been listening to West for years can tell you to never expect a Kanye West album to be released until it’s already downloaded on your phone.

In the last decade, rap has been dominated by the big three: J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar and Drake. The three rappers have established their own respective styles, which have achieved greatness in their own ways.