Artists like Kanye West, Chance the Rapper, and Noname, all hailing from Chicago, have cited Common as an inspiration, while producers like Metro Boomin and Premier have referenced Pete Rock's influence on their own work.
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Subtle commentary on the evolution of the culture.
The opener. Pete Rock loops a melancholic piano melody from a lost 1970s soul 45. Common enters with a stream-of-consciousness flow about insomnia and ambition. The bassline is slinky, dirty, and perfect.
