Common & Pete Rock – Fortunate [Video]
Common and Pete Rock, who recently released their album “The Auditorium Vol. 1“, have returned with stunning visuals for their track “Fortunate”.
The narrative-driven video is tinted with a nostalgic hue, beautifully capturing tales from Chicago imbued with a sense of gratitude. The track, centered on the theme of being thankful for good fortune, perfectly complements the timeless motif of the album.
Common raps intimately about his life, using metaphors characteristic of a seasoned emcee. His experience speaks volumes as he takes you down memory lane, acknowledging the people he’s been fortunate to have in his life. On the production side, Pete Rock employs shimmering arpeggio-based melodies and a crisp drum break, enhancing the track’s dreamlike quality. Overall, it’s an experience we highly recommend.
The video transports you to Southside Chicago, offering glimpses into people’s lives as they hug their loved ones, pray, mourn, celebrate, and rejoice together. Ultimately, both the video and the song serve as an ode to life itself — to beating hearts and knocking drums, for both Common and Pete Rock.
Watch below.