For many, Vancouver, BC doesn't top a list of cities best known for their talented rappers. The Chicharones' members Sleep and Josh Martinez, however, seem to be unaware of this fact and may, in fact, be on a path to change the minds of those that disregard Vancouver – and Canada in general – as a source of innovative hip-hop. When Pigs Fly, released on Martinez's own Camobear Records, is the duo's first full-length and follow-up to their 2003 EP, Boss Hogs.

Opening with a cinematic intro featuring a heavy spaghetti western slant and a load of samples, a couple of conventions applied to When Pigs Fly are laid out in the first minute of listening. While neither the use of the band itself as a primary lyrical subject nor the use of samples – both those used to provide a narrative and those simply providing sounds – is revolutionary, The Chicharones apply these methods in a variety of ways throughout the album dodging what could easily become cliché and instead achieving innovative results.

Throughout its fourteen tracks When Pigs Fly musically maintains a laid back feel that at some times provides a welcome contrast to a rapid fire vocal style while at others matches well with the deep vocal groove presented by Sleep and Martinez. Though the lyrical content of the album is heavily artist-centric, tracks like "Bully Bully" which outlines childhood interactions with a schoolyard bully emphasize the light-hearted nature present throughout the album regardless of the topic.