Common & Pete Rock deliver a beautiful balled for hope

IF HOPE HAD A SOUNDTRACK, THIS WOULD BE THE PREMIER RECORD FOR IT. When The Sun Shines Again represents true Hip Hop!

The track was beautifully delivered, the feel sings of hope and restoration for those who have had challenges. The intro vocals are soulful and gentle, the only way to bring in a Common and Pete Rock joint. Common delivers his style effortlessly, painting a picture of the unity he hopes for his native city of Chicago. He has a way of drawing you into his flow as he dissects and grabs the attention of the listener, an elite emcee in every definition of it. Wordplay, delivery, and presence are kept as he also shows emotion and heart, thoughtful lyrics bringing his verse to life. Perfect as the first verse for the record.

The production does embrace the rhymers well, the track does have tension but it adds identity sonically. The style of the rhymers doesn't clash but they do meet and give a presence that can be felt and understood. The production complements the styles well with the keys and drums. The snares are crips and compliments the flows well. Pete Rock is a legendary producer and he delivers a soulful and conscious sound that meshes perfectly with the concept of the record. The features of the vocalist Bilal brilliantly serenade the record with soulful vocals that can be felt. The tone which is being sung speaks of freedom. Freedom from separation, division, and pain. The sun will rise again because we as the people will rise again.

This is classic boom-bap hip-hop and shows us exactly what hip-hop is about. Soulful and creative, it allows us to see the beautiful artistic perspectives of the rhymers. Posdnuos, the legendary emcee from De La Soul brings the essence of the soul as a feature. He compliments the track well. This is the music that is tailored for the elevation of the mind and people.

Beautiful work!

Watch the Video for Common and Pete Rocks When The Sun Shines Again below.