![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() His trademark horns are traded here for synths, but the other hallmarks of his sound are still intact: smooth, jazzy organs, crisp drums and a remarkable knack for melody and musicality. Producer Sabzi (who is also the producer/DJ for Blue Scholars) is simply brilliant, and has been for quite a few years now. That should change, however, with Tobacco Road, the long-awaited full-length follow-up to the duo’s self-titled debut and recent EP Black Patch War. Though they have a huge following in their native Northwest (Seattle), they’ve failed to really break out in other areas of the country, even following the success of label-mates Blue Scholars. Quote I really don’t want to use the “best hip hop group you’ve never heard of” cliché, but if anyone can live up to that overused, often ridiculous statement, it’s probably Common Market. ![]()
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