Music
Common’s ‘Say Peace’ Video Highlights The Journey Towards Finding One’s Passion
The track, which also features Black Thought and PJ, appears on Common’s 2020 project, ‘A Beautiful Revolution (Pt. 1).’ …
Common reaffirmed his position in hip-hop with the release of his thirteenth album, A Beautiful Revolution (Pt. 1) last month. The project is a nine-track effort that also saw appearances from PJ, Lenny Kravitz, Chuck D, and more. After bringing his talents to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last month, Common returns once again this time with a video for “Say Peace.” The video for the track with Black Thought and PJ follows a man’s journey as he aims to discover his passion and find what drives him in his life. The man in the visual both reflects and celebrates his life as he inches closer and closer towards discovering his true thrill.
The video arrives after Common visited The Late Show With Stephen Colbert where he discussed his A Beautiful Revolution (Pt. 1) album. During his appearance, the Chicago rapper revealed that Stevie Wonder’s “Isn’t She Lovely” was the first song to touch his soul. Common and Stevie also worked together on “Courageous,” a track that can be found on A Beautiful Revolution (Pt. 1).
Prior to performing on The Tonight Show, Common sat down with Charles Thorp for Uproxx’s “Quarantine Kit” series to talk about his lockdown essentials which includes playing basketball outside, bodyweight training indoors, and indulging in self-help books.
Watch the “Say Peace” video above.
A Beautiful Revolution (Pt 1) is out now on Loma Vista Recordings. Get it here.
PJ is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Mainstage
10wicks ignites the dance floor with genre-bending new release “Vigorish”
10wicks’ latest release, “Vigorish,” blends the smoothness of jazz with the beats of electronic music, resulting in a very impressive blend. From the first note, listeners are taken to an atmosphere where expressive violin melodies are the main focus. The violinists expertly navigate the rhythm with both accuracy and playful spontaneity.
“Vigorish” is special because it can combine technical skill with raw energy. The melodies work together in ways that make them feel alive, always surprising the ears and keeping the body moving. It is a piece of music that not only grabs your attention but also asks for it, making you want to listen to it more than once to catch all the little changes in rhythm and decoration.
The rhythmic pulse that runs through the piece shows that 10wicks isn’t just a genre, it’s a way of life. They break the rules by mixing the deep feelings of jazz with the catchy beats of electronic music. The result is a sound experience that is both refined and very enjoyable. It’s great for when you want to think or for dancing without a care in the world, which makes you lose track of time.
“Vigorish” shows that new ideas and fun can live together in a musical world that is often very predictable. 10wicks shows that being a good musician doesn’t have to be boring or hard to understand, it can also be fun, interesting, and totally captivating. “Vigorish” is a track that makes you think and is also good for dancing. It should be on every playlist.
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Hip-Hop
Kid Ru turns solitude into a mysteriously beautiful soundworld with “Oregon”
Kid’s Ru’s latest release, “Oregon,” is a beautiful way to look inside yourself. The moody music space stays with you long after the last note has faded. The track’s first note puts listeners in an otherworldly haze that fits perfectly with its themes of loneliness and a desire to get away.
The music makes you feel like you’re in Kid ‘ N Play’s world, but not too much. “Oregon” has a raw honesty that makes it feel open and honest, like you’re looking into the quiet parts of someone’s mind where desire and inner conflict meet. The clouds of sound move around the listener, carrying an emotional weight that is both light and heavy.
The quiet intensity of this track is what makes it stand out. Kid Ru doesn’t need big gestures or loud choruses, the power is in how each note and pause is carefully placed to make you think. It has quality, but it also feels personal, like a secret known only to those willing to enter the track’s world.
“Oregon” is a whole experience. It shows how hard it can be to be lonely, how being restless can pull you in, and how beautiful it can be to be open. If you’ve ever felt the quiet ache of needing to get away, Kid Ru has made a song that will stay with you. With “Oregon,” Kid Ru shows once again that emotional honesty and evocative production can make something truly unforgettable: a song that puts you in a mood and lets you live in it.
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