Breathless. That’s how I imagine Black Thought must have felt after his 75 bar workout on Black’s Reconstruction. The South Philly MC refuses to let a pause for air come in between him and the neck-breaking track, as he abuses it non-stop for 3 minutes and 17 seconds, and has it gasping for air when Questlove holds the drums and lets him go acapella for a couple lines - forcing you to pay close attention to the MC at work. (Pause for breath.) Rick Cordero’s also putting in some work as he matched The Roots frenetic single with a mini-movie, where an unlucky bastard is dragged around, has gasoline poured on his bloody cuts, and is about to be burnt alive a la Reservoir Dogs. My ramblings don’t do it justice though - check it out for yourself and remember to circle April 29^th on your calendar: Rising Down will be on shelves nationwide.