Source: Monaris / Leaflet
It's been a few months since Common revealed that he and legendary Hip-Hop producer Pete Rock were in the kitchen cooking up some new work for the old heads who have been following their career since the early 90s. On Wednesday, May 22, we get a sample in the form of their new single “Wise Up.”
Wanting to bring it back to the essence of Hip-Hop, Common and Pete Rock team up to create a sound reminiscent of the golden era of Hip-Hop, while sonically giving heads something to bang and pop in 2024. In a release press for the new single, Common explains why they decided to go with this record for their first single.
“Wise Up” represents the coming together of a New York producer and a Chicago MC making the hip-hop we love. It feels like the spirit of where we come from, boom bam, underground, but it also feels forward and new. We wanted this to be the first audience because this record captures a new sound and it's a new light, but it speaks directly to our hip-hop family,” Common said in a statement.
Pete Rock echoed the sentiment and praised Common for his artistry and mastery of the mic, adding, “Working with Common was a breath of fresh air. We both connected to a higher power, which helped us tap into our highest level of creativity. We have built an amazing project! Common has incredible soul, so it was easy to connect with someone who is on the same page as me.”
The joint came out hella dope.
Check out the visuals for “Wise Up” and let us know your thoughts on the song in the comments section below.