The latest release from highly acclaimed Detroit area rapper S.U.N. could not have been better timed. His mantra for two decades has been Scientific, Universal, Noncommercial. Added to this is intelligent songwriting, layered with boom bap hip hop that are cohesive, have depth and compliment his lyrical style. From personal introspection on life and death to current global and social issues, S.U.N. poetically crafts a narration without relying on cliche themes that tend to "sell" records for immediate but short term gratification. S.U.N. is very giving with knowledge and life lessons and thinks less of braggadocio and his ranking amongst his rap peers. He invites his listeners to be a part of the solution and not the problem. Metaphors of control, destruction, and hegemony which continue to plague our society, as well as themes of mortality, relationships, love and politics are part of this well thought out musical essay. "Again" is his lead single pushing love and positivity to a world in need of it as much as ever. Check his tribute to KRS ONE on I'm Still The SUN. Buff One of Athletic Mic League appears for a cameo along with input from longtime collaborators DJ AMF, Jason Berry, DJ Wiz, 14kt (Lab Techs) etc. Some history: born, Santonio Hughbanks, S.U.N. (Scientific Universal Noncommercial) is and has always been a lyrical expressionist in every sense of the term. Rapping since the youthful age of 16, he later went on to co-found the group UBU. With partner Brother Browne, the group explored spirituality and culture to the tune of poetic abstractions and blazing hot hip hop beats. The duo enjoyed success with two independent releases, "Deep Space" and "Radical Spiritual Aggression" before S.U.N. began his solo career. With his multiple releases, Sun has not only received the love and respect of his hip-hop community, but has received high praise from some in the music press. MTV writer, Christina Branson, had this to say of his performance at U of M, Michigan: "Hip Hop phenomenon S.U.N. aka Santonio Hughbanks lit up Club Heidelberg with sweet beats and lyrical finesse." Further, Underground Soundz Magazine confirms "distinct styles and hard edged lyrical delivery... advanced poetical stylings... definitely some of the most exciting hip hop to come from Michigan." His music has been used as soundtrack for an independent film. All Music Guide concludes "intelligent rhyme-play, laced over sci-fi beats, and some truly classic hip-hop vibes to boot...not a rhyme out of place, not a beat wasted....on point from start to finish". Metro Times (Detroit Weekly) adds S.U.N. is one of several artists who should be credited for the evolution of the Hip Hop scene in Detroit. S.U.N’s distinguished career has led him to work directly with some of the biggest names in the business. As a member of the Fonkey Bald Heads he had the opportunity to work with Prince. He has recorded with, and had featured appearances on his records by such hip hop luminaries as Juice, OneBeLo, Bizarre (D-12), and Buff 1 among countless others. He was listed by the Metro Times (Detroit Weekly) as one of several local artists who should be credited for the evolution of the Hip Hop scene in Detroit. S.U.N’s live performances have won him acclaim all over the U.S. for his spontaneity, lyrical precision, impromptu accapellas, and top flight musicianship provided by the official live hip hop band of Detroit, the Gorilla Funk Mob. Unlike many emcees in the industry today, S.U.N is a veteran of performing with live musicians and is equally at home performing with a band as he is with a DJ. Track by track, SUN again delivers solar-powered hip hop built in Detroit. An album, highly recommended, that gets better with repeat listens.