Rapper, producer, and singer-songwriter Peter $un (aka Sunny) delivers a powerful, full-length statement with the release of his latest album, Rent Was Due… via Red Bull Records/Mind of a Genius. The nine-track project arrives alongside the sultry new single “Double Standards” featuring R&B sensation Joyce Wrice—now available for streaming with an official music video.
Love, Conflict, and Self-Awareness
On the inspiration behind “Double Standards,” Sunny shares:
“I wrote this based on the dynamics of a toxic relationship. It’s about calling your partner out for something—even when you’re guilty of doing the same thing.”
Their back-and-forth chemistry is both witty and emotionally charged, as Sunny and Wrice trade verses over a breezy, soul-infused groove. “Working with Joyce was amazing,” Sunny adds. “She brings a vibe that’s both vibrant and smooth—she really killed it.”
Set against a house party backdrop, the music video captures the temptation and tension of a partner torn between love and distraction—complete with cinematic storytelling and charismatic performances.
An Album Born from Pressure, Delivered with Soul
Leading up to the album’s release, Peter $un teased listeners with a string of summer-ready singles:
- The infectious “All That I Want” with Bay Area’s Rexx Life Raj
- The feel-good backyard anthem “Weight On Me” featuring SoCal’s Buddy
But while “Double Standards” slows down the tempo, it turns up the vulnerability—showcasing Sunny’s rich R&B influences and soulful storytelling.
The album opens with the jazz-funk groove “Get Down”, a nod to Kool & the Gang’s timeless hit, and dives into nostalgic hip-hop with tracks like “Keep the Faith”. Throughout Rent Was Due…, Sunny explores themes of survival, love, identity, and growth, shifting effortlessly between genres and eras while keeping his unique sonic fingerprint intact.
Dancing Through the Chaos
At its core, Rent Was Due… is a deeply personal album.
“It’s life imitating art,” Sunny explains. “Creating this gave me a way to express joy during a difficult time. I wanted to dance through the chaos—and now we’re celebrating.”
True to its title, the album was born out of urgency and necessity—making rent while chasing dreams. Yet instead of succumbing to pressure, Sunny uses it as fuel. What emerges is a vibrant, emotionally honest body of work that captures the spirit of a rising artist embracing his truth and looking toward a brighter future.
With Rent Was Due…, Peter $un doesn’t just pay dues—he reinvents what transparency and artistry can look like in the modern hip-hop and R&B landscape.
Rent Was Due…’ Tracklist
1. Get Down
2. U Got Me
3. Weight On Me (feat. Buddy)
4. Frames
5. Double Standards (feat. Joyce Wrice)
6. All That I Want (feat. Rexx Life Raj)
7. Close To You
8. Keep The Faith
9. Want You
Stream ‘Rent Was Due…’ here: https://petersun.ffm.to/rentwasdue
