Common Announces Imminent Release Of New Project 'A Beautiful Revolution Part 1', Shares New Song
Wednesday, 28 October 2020
Written by Jon Stickler
Photo: Armin Razmy
Common has confirmed the imminent release of a new project.
'A Beautiful Revolution Pt 1' will arrive this Friday (October 30) via Loma Vista Recordings and feature the newly shared song Say Peace with Black Thought. It's a busy, drum-heavy groove that's meant to, "uplift, heal and inspire listeners dealing with racial injustices as well as other social injustices," Common said.
"It's recognition. It's elevation. It's music to go with a movement. Because the truth is, there is still so much work to do," he added. "Regardless of the outcome of the election, we need to make sure things do not return to the status quo. The intention of the music is to channel all of our pain and outrage into something productive, inspirational, and good. It’s to help lead a movement into our next phase of the work to be done."
The release will be accompanied by a feature length film directed by Mark Leibowitz and featuring Common's band — comprised of Robert Glasper, Karriem Riggins, Burniss Travis, Isaiah Sharkey and vocalist PJ — performing in colourful environments inspired by the photography of Ghanaian artist Derrick Boateng, who influenced the record's cover art. Take a look below.
The rapper will celebrate the project with a listening experience on his YouTube channel on release day. His last album was 2019's 'Let Love'.
'A Beautiful Revolution Pt 1' tracklist:
1. Fallin
2. Say Peace
3. Courageous
4. A Place In The World
5. Get Used To It
6. Don't Forget
7. What Do You Say
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