COMMON + KARRIEM RIGGINS + ROBERT GLASPER: Supreme Blackness from a phenomenal trio! Common, the veteran Chicago-born rapper and actor who has been active since the 90s new school era; Robert Glasper, the pianist known for his works from the prestigious Blue Note label and collaborations with renowned hip-hop artists; and Karriem Riggins, the genius jazz drummer famous for his work on J Dilla's "The Shining." This is the album from the miraculous collaboration "August Greene," featuring these three superstars! The album's highlight, "Optimistic," which was released ahead of the album and serves as the trio's theme song, is a cover of the song of the same name by Sounds of Blackness, a classic early 90s R&B song produced by Jam & Lewis. Featuring Brandy, whose clear vocals are still as vibrant as ever, the song is filled with incredibly positive vibes. The intense blackness that permeates the entire album, the conscious lyrics that reflect the current state of American society, and the supreme session that weaves a jazzy and organic groove are sure to capture the hearts of all fans of black music. This is a once-in-a-lifetime, wonderful encounter of sound. Tracklist: A1. Meditation A2. Black Kennedy A3. Let Go B1. Practice B2. Fly Away B3. Aya B4. Piano Interlude C1. No Apologies C2. The Time C3. Optimistic D1. Swisha Suite