"The Night Shift" is a hip hop album born from a moment of recognition; recognition of a man transitioning into the understanding of his purpose in life. John Brooks delivers time relevant subject matter in pure hip hop fashion over pavement-pounding soul-infused beats. Songs like "Good To You" and "The Interview" speak to challenges faced by the general population in the corporate world. John's jarring change of pace on the Digital Martyrs produced track, "House In The Valley" reminds one of the staggering difference between skill and talent. The Oakland, CA born emcee shreds over the filtered piano driven track in ways that would see the greats of late and today nod in approval. Songs like "Billz" toots the horn of almost every middle class working American and the transition into "Good To You" is flawless as he continues the illustration of the irony of the population in this group. Sonically, the album is superbly polished with cracking snares, clear and crisp thumping kick drums with a dash of grit in the soulful overlays. A real treat for the hip hop purist and everyday worker.