Kol Khaviar - "They Don't Give A FCUK" Music Video
Article Written & Music Video Directed by Grant David
Grant David and Static Multimedia in collaboration with Kol Khaviar bring you a super music video for your viewing pleasure. This visual is for Kol’s latest single entitled “They Don’t Give A FCUK” and is, as you already know, off his Revenge Of The Regular N!99@ mixtape. This video was directed by yours truly, Grant David, with assistance from James Houda on camera and Shayne Gastelum on lighting. The great Donnie King handled editing along with Mr. Khaviar himself. The concept behind this video, and what Kol and I were trying to convey, is that the rap game is a vicious and dangerous place to try and make your bread. The artists that are awarded and recognized are almost never the most deserving while the ones with the power to make a difference are never even afforded that single opportunity. But even the artists themselves aren’t completely blameless either. If the music business is just that, a business, then don’t you as an artist have the responsibility of ensuring a quality product? And this isn’t solely because of industry leaders or artists either; sure they’re extremely out of touch and put money before art, but the fans and the consumers also have a responsibility to discourage wackness. And this is exactly what you’re doing when you buy these awful tapes from sub-par artists; you’re just telling record execs that we want me more this trash. So that was kind of the mindset and ideologies we constantly contemplated during are pre-production and production phases of the shoot. That was the entire message behind the video; it was the reluctant and frustrated observation that the rap community doesn’t care about Kol Khaviar (not yet anyways) even though he’s rawer than 90% of these radio rappers, while simultaneously recognizing that the ones who do, already, the die hard Khaviar supporters, are the very same people that are going to make sure that this injustice doesn’t continue any longer.
I feel that a lot of rappers trying to break into the game have tunnel vision and either are not aware of it or simply refuse to acknowledge the bigger picture. The majority of these young bucks coming out are blinded by delusional fantasies and false bravado; this is not a luxury that Kol Khaviar can afford, and he’s intelligent enough to acknowledge this and at the same time keep things in perspective. Making his debut at such a relatively late age Kol Khaviar knows that time is precious and throw-away raps are not an option, so he settles for nothing less than perfection and ensures that every bar is hot enough to scorch your ear drums.
As raw as Kol is you would expect him to be arrogant, nothing could be further from the truth. You can tell how humble the dude is by simply referring to the title of his latest mixtape, Revenge Of The Regular N!99@. The key word there being “regular”, a title that Kol has given himself. He would have you think that he is just a hip-hop connoisseur with a side hustle working at a barber shop that just so happens to spit hot fire like he was Dylan. However, after one listen to the Revenge Of The Regular N!99@ mixtape you’ll see that Kol Khaviar is anything but regular. The windy city native seamlessly shifts from club bangers to street poems which makes his latest mixtape a must listen to. Revenge Of The Regular N!99@ is one that you will definitely regret not checking out.
I feel that a lot of rappers trying to break into the game have tunnel vision and either are not aware of it or simply refuse to acknowledge the bigger picture. The majority of these young bucks coming out are blinded by delusional fantasies and false bravado; this is not a luxury that Kol Khaviar can afford, and he’s intelligent enough to acknowledge this and at the same time keep things in perspective. Making his debut at such a relatively late age Kol Khaviar knows that time is precious and throw-away raps are not an option, so he settles for nothing less than perfection and ensures that every bar is hot enough to scorch your ear drums.
As raw as Kol is you would expect him to be arrogant, nothing could be further from the truth. You can tell how humble the dude is by simply referring to the title of his latest mixtape, Revenge Of The Regular N!99@. The key word there being “regular”, a title that Kol has given himself. He would have you think that he is just a hip-hop connoisseur with a side hustle working at a barber shop that just so happens to spit hot fire like he was Dylan. However, after one listen to the Revenge Of The Regular N!99@ mixtape you’ll see that Kol Khaviar is anything but regular. The windy city native seamlessly shifts from club bangers to street poems which makes his latest mixtape a must listen to. Revenge Of The Regular N!99@ is one that you will definitely regret not checking out.
Static Multimedia Exclusive - Chuuwee Interview
Interview Written & Conducted by Grant David
Born in San Antonio, Texas, Chuuwee has been rapping since he was only thirteen. Influenced by his mother and many great mc’s like Jay-Z, Outkast, UGK, and others, Chuuwee blends the borders of underground, backpack hip-hop, and mainstream rap. Since his rise, many people have tried discouraging Chuuwee, claiming he wasn’t built to create music and he didn’t have what it took to be successful. However, negativity hasn’t slowed him a bit, opening for revered artists like Mistah F.A.B., Rakim and Rhymefest in Los Angeles, California fuel his fire and are evidence that Chuuwee can definitely hold his own. He is already building quite the reputation throughout Northern California. Beyond his love of making his own music, everything from writing to producing, Chuuwee also enjoys sharing his thoughts and seeing how people react to his ideas. He has a true passion for performing and supports the mentality that if your live performance isn’t any good, then your music won’t matter at all.
Chuuwee’s Crown Me King mixtape serves as the prelude to his long-awaited official solo-debut, Wild Style, which will be released on May 29th, 2012 via Amalgam Digital*. Whereas Chuuwee’s previous efforts were hybrid sub-genres he created such as “neo-boombap” (neo-soul meets boom-bap) or “hooliganarism” which Chuuwee describes as Treach of Naughty By Nature meets Wakka Flocka Flame, Wild Style can be summarized as pure 90s hip-hop, where he is taking the classic elements of the golden era with the look, sound and the feel and then applying them to the present day. Inspired by Gang Starr, A Tribe Called Quest, Big L, De La Soul with even hints of DMX, Wild Style promises to be Chuuwee’s break-out project, one that will showcase him as being a frontrunner lyricist from hip-hop’s new school; while also paying homage and respect to the great pioneers of the 1990’s. “Wild Style is the album that’s going to eradicate weak rap off the face of the map. It is the return of real hip-hop. It’s pure, and it’s not me trying to re-make it. It’s not me telling you its 90s hip-hop; it is 90s hip-hop” says Chuuwee.
(*note: after this interview was conducted, Wild Style was pushed back and is now supposed to be released this summer. Chuuwee stated via Facebook, “WILDSTYLE! IS BEING PUSHED BACK FOR SUMMER 2012. I know I know some of ya’ll gone hate me for this. The fact of the matter, however, is that it’s just not time yet. I want to get BIGGERR BETTER features…”)
Check out the exclusive interview we did with Chuuwee below in which he goes further in detail about Crown Me King and Wild Style. And make sure you keep your eyes peeled for the latter which hits streets this summer. In the meanwhile you can keep up-to-date with all Chuuwee news by visiting his Facebook and Twitter pages as well as revisiting us here at Static regularly. I would like to thank Chuuwee again for his time, one of the best interviews that we’ve had in a long while, and you’re more than welcome back anytime. The sooner the better. Peace.
Static Multimedia Exclusive - Chuuwee Interview
Chuuwee’s Crown Me King mixtape serves as the prelude to his long-awaited official solo-debut, Wild Style, which will be released on May 29th, 2012 via Amalgam Digital*. Whereas Chuuwee’s previous efforts were hybrid sub-genres he created such as “neo-boombap” (neo-soul meets boom-bap) or “hooliganarism” which Chuuwee describes as Treach of Naughty By Nature meets Wakka Flocka Flame, Wild Style can be summarized as pure 90s hip-hop, where he is taking the classic elements of the golden era with the look, sound and the feel and then applying them to the present day. Inspired by Gang Starr, A Tribe Called Quest, Big L, De La Soul with even hints of DMX, Wild Style promises to be Chuuwee’s break-out project, one that will showcase him as being a frontrunner lyricist from hip-hop’s new school; while also paying homage and respect to the great pioneers of the 1990’s. “Wild Style is the album that’s going to eradicate weak rap off the face of the map. It is the return of real hip-hop. It’s pure, and it’s not me trying to re-make it. It’s not me telling you its 90s hip-hop; it is 90s hip-hop” says Chuuwee.
(*note: after this interview was conducted, Wild Style was pushed back and is now supposed to be released this summer. Chuuwee stated via Facebook, “WILDSTYLE! IS BEING PUSHED BACK FOR SUMMER 2012. I know I know some of ya’ll gone hate me for this. The fact of the matter, however, is that it’s just not time yet. I want to get BIGGERR BETTER features…”)
Check out the exclusive interview we did with Chuuwee below in which he goes further in detail about Crown Me King and Wild Style. And make sure you keep your eyes peeled for the latter which hits streets this summer. In the meanwhile you can keep up-to-date with all Chuuwee news by visiting his Facebook and Twitter pages as well as revisiting us here at Static regularly. I would like to thank Chuuwee again for his time, one of the best interviews that we’ve had in a long while, and you’re more than welcome back anytime. The sooner the better. Peace.
Static Multimedia Exclusive - Chuuwee Interview
Static Multimedia Exclusive - REKS Interview
Interview Written & Conducted By Grant David
Fresh off the heels of my interview with Iron Solomon, we already got another Static Multimedia Exclusive Interview for your listening pleasure. I recently had a conversation with REKS in which we discussed his brand-new album, Straight, No Chaser, which is droppin’ in two days on April 24th, 2012. We also talked about his time at the South By Southwest music and film festival, opinions on rappers like 50 Cent and Jay-Z, upcoming tour schedule, go-to liquor, break dancing history, where he feels his career is headed, and much much more. So check out the interview below and leave your comments letting us know what you think. Furthermore, make sure to go out and cop Straight, No Chaser when it drops on April 24th, via iTunes or your local record store. And lastly make sure to check out GargleGrenades.com, an official REKS co-sign, which promotes hip-hop fashion, news, and underground music while simultaneously shining the spotlight on deserving unsigned hype. I would also like to thank REKS again for taking time out of his busy schedule to talk to us about his new project. The dude had literally just gotten out of a release party and made sure that we had a sufficient amount of time to talk before he moved on to his next venture. So thanks again REKS, that was real chill of you; you’re most certainly welcome back anytime. Good luck with Straight, No Chaser and the evolution of the revolution. Next time you’re in my town the Hennessy is on me. Salute!
Still living off the praise of fans, critics and peers as well as sales of last year’s instant classic R.E.K.S (Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme), REKS now sets out to take the next step in his progression with his official full length follow up opus Straight, No Chaser. Once again teaming up with super-producer Statik Selektah, the two combine like a modern day Gang Starr for Straight, No Chaser.
REKS took the underground scene by storm with his debut LP, Along Came The Chosen back in 2001. The album featured production from a then eighteen year old Statik Selektah and featured collaborations with underground stalwarts: Pace-Won & Young Zee of the Outsiderz, 7L & Esoteric, J-Live and more. The critically acclaimed LP was featured in the Source, XXL, Vibe, and REKS was named to URB Magazine’s “Next 100”. The album’s single “Skills 101” reached #45 on the Billboard Singles chart, putting him on shows and tours with huge national acts. REKS finally released his highly anticipated sophomore LP, Grey Hairs, in 2008. The momentous album featured production from DJ Premier, Large Professor and ten-tracks from Statik and featured collaborations with Lil Fame of MOP, Consequence, Skyzoo, Termanology, Jon Hope and Big Shug. Grey Hairs lead to REKS being profiled by XXL Magazine in their “Show & Prove” section. REKS released the companion piece More Grey Hairs, appeared on Statik Selektah’s Spell My Name Right: The Album and released two more mixtapes (In Between The Lines Series Vol’s 1&2 which were hosted by Statik Selektah/DJ Green Lantern and DJ Ill Will respectively) and both mixtapes garnered thousands of downloads and widespread praise.
REKS has already set things in motion for Straight, No Chaser with lauded appearances at SXSW, an upcoming European tour and the recent leaks of the LP’s buzz-singles, “Chasin’” and “Autographs” which have migrated to every corner of the streets and internet alike. REKS laments “I feel Straight, No Chaser was necessary to add too the understanding of how well Statik and I come together and make a timeless pieces of work. I feel the album is varied in topic and focused on issues I feel still plague our society; its raw, its real, its refreshing and its REKS.
STRAIGHT, NO CHASER WILL BE RELEASED ON APRIL 24th, 2012.
Static Multimedia Exclusive - REKS Interview
Fresh off the heels of my interview with Iron Solomon, we already got another Static Multimedia Exclusive Interview for your listening pleasure. I recently had a conversation with REKS in which we discussed his brand-new album, Straight, No Chaser, which is droppin’ in two days on April 24th, 2012. We also talked about his time at the South By Southwest music and film festival, opinions on rappers like 50 Cent and Jay-Z, upcoming tour schedule, go-to liquor, break dancing history, where he feels his career is headed, and much much more. So check out the interview below and leave your comments letting us know what you think. Furthermore, make sure to go out and cop Straight, No Chaser when it drops on April 24th, via iTunes or your local record store. And lastly make sure to check out GargleGrenades.com, an official REKS co-sign, which promotes hip-hop fashion, news, and underground music while simultaneously shining the spotlight on deserving unsigned hype. I would also like to thank REKS again for taking time out of his busy schedule to talk to us about his new project. The dude had literally just gotten out of a release party and made sure that we had a sufficient amount of time to talk before he moved on to his next venture. So thanks again REKS, that was real chill of you; you’re most certainly welcome back anytime. Good luck with Straight, No Chaser and the evolution of the revolution. Next time you’re in my town the Hennessy is on me. Salute!
Still living off the praise of fans, critics and peers as well as sales of last year’s instant classic R.E.K.S (Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme), REKS now sets out to take the next step in his progression with his official full length follow up opus Straight, No Chaser. Once again teaming up with super-producer Statik Selektah, the two combine like a modern day Gang Starr for Straight, No Chaser.
REKS took the underground scene by storm with his debut LP, Along Came The Chosen back in 2001. The album featured production from a then eighteen year old Statik Selektah and featured collaborations with underground stalwarts: Pace-Won & Young Zee of the Outsiderz, 7L & Esoteric, J-Live and more. The critically acclaimed LP was featured in the Source, XXL, Vibe, and REKS was named to URB Magazine’s “Next 100”. The album’s single “Skills 101” reached #45 on the Billboard Singles chart, putting him on shows and tours with huge national acts. REKS finally released his highly anticipated sophomore LP, Grey Hairs, in 2008. The momentous album featured production from DJ Premier, Large Professor and ten-tracks from Statik and featured collaborations with Lil Fame of MOP, Consequence, Skyzoo, Termanology, Jon Hope and Big Shug. Grey Hairs lead to REKS being profiled by XXL Magazine in their “Show & Prove” section. REKS released the companion piece More Grey Hairs, appeared on Statik Selektah’s Spell My Name Right: The Album and released two more mixtapes (In Between The Lines Series Vol’s 1&2 which were hosted by Statik Selektah/DJ Green Lantern and DJ Ill Will respectively) and both mixtapes garnered thousands of downloads and widespread praise.
REKS has already set things in motion for Straight, No Chaser with lauded appearances at SXSW, an upcoming European tour and the recent leaks of the LP’s buzz-singles, “Chasin’” and “Autographs” which have migrated to every corner of the streets and internet alike. REKS laments “I feel Straight, No Chaser was necessary to add too the understanding of how well Statik and I come together and make a timeless pieces of work. I feel the album is varied in topic and focused on issues I feel still plague our society; its raw, its real, its refreshing and its REKS.
STRAIGHT, NO CHASER WILL BE RELEASED ON APRIL 24th, 2012.
Static Multimedia Exclusive - REKS Interview
Kol Khaviar Music Video Shoot - Day 2
Day 2 shooting Kol Khaviar’s “They Don’t Give A F*ck About Me” music video was even better than the first which I didn’t think was possible. Before the shoot started I was a nervous wreck because today was the day of “the party scene”. This is a pivotal scene within the context of the music video’s story, and it had to be just right or the entire project wouldn’t have worked or made sense. In order to accomplish this shot I had to do quite a bit of networking. I reached out to some close friends of mine, a married couple, who agreed to let us shoot in their house located in Mesa. This house is extremely large and decadent and takes the production value of the video to an entirely different level. By the time this video is done it’s going to look like we spent thousands of dollars on it when, in reality, it only cost about two hundred and a couple of favors.
So, like I was saying, I had to do a lot of networking and reach out to a lot of people. I mean, this was a party scene, and it needed to look like that, so this meant we had to have an abundance of extras on hand. And it’s so weird when you’re actually trying to shoot something like this because you really don’t know how hard it is to orchestrate until you attempt it; these extras don’t just materialize out of nowhere. And after the whole skateboarder scene fiasco, the pressure was definitely on me to deliver something big; I had to make it up to Kol and the rest of the crew. I was nervous that not enough people were going to make an appearance in order to make the party scene convincing, but my friends didn’t let me down. We had about twenty or so people show up, which was an amazing turnout and made the video look fantastic; it definitely looked professional. I was ecstatic when I saw everyone congregated in the living room awaiting my orders. We were about to create and actualize my vision, and I had never known a better feeling in my life prior to this moment.
By the end of the night, we got the shots that we needed plus a ton of extra footage to play around with and test out; it's always better to have too much footage rather than not enough. Pending a final conversation with Kol, I think that this might have been the last day of our shoot; I think we have enough footage to potentially put together something great. I cannot wait until this is complete. If Kol gives me the “ok”, then we will start editing next week.
I have provided you with some of the production shots from the video below.
So, like I was saying, I had to do a lot of networking and reach out to a lot of people. I mean, this was a party scene, and it needed to look like that, so this meant we had to have an abundance of extras on hand. And it’s so weird when you’re actually trying to shoot something like this because you really don’t know how hard it is to orchestrate until you attempt it; these extras don’t just materialize out of nowhere. And after the whole skateboarder scene fiasco, the pressure was definitely on me to deliver something big; I had to make it up to Kol and the rest of the crew. I was nervous that not enough people were going to make an appearance in order to make the party scene convincing, but my friends didn’t let me down. We had about twenty or so people show up, which was an amazing turnout and made the video look fantastic; it definitely looked professional. I was ecstatic when I saw everyone congregated in the living room awaiting my orders. We were about to create and actualize my vision, and I had never known a better feeling in my life prior to this moment.
By the end of the night, we got the shots that we needed plus a ton of extra footage to play around with and test out; it's always better to have too much footage rather than not enough. Pending a final conversation with Kol, I think that this might have been the last day of our shoot; I think we have enough footage to potentially put together something great. I cannot wait until this is complete. If Kol gives me the “ok”, then we will start editing next week.
I have provided you with some of the production shots from the video below.
Static Multimedia Exclusive - Iron Solomon Interview
Interview Written & Conducted By Grant David
We got some exclusive content for you today. I recently sat down and had a little chat with battle-rap champion and hip-hop underground upstart, Iron Solomon (man, it’s been a minute since I’ve done an interview), who just released his debut album entitled Monster late last month. We discussed a variety of things, including what it was like making Monster, his recent trip to the South By South West (SXSW) film and music festival, why he decided to stream his entire debut album on SoundCloud.com for free, his upcoming Monster tour, where he believes he’ll be at in the next five years, his dream collaboration with Kanye West, and much, much more. You can check out the full interview below as well as take a look of some of Solomon’s highlights at SXSW. I would just publicly like to say thanks again to Iron Solomon for being so professional and cordial; he was definitely the most entertaining/intelligent/down to earth guy I’ve interviewed since I talked to Vinnie Paz and Jus Allah of Jedi Mind Tricks. So, thank you again Mr. Solomon, we here at Static Multimedia genuinely appreciate it and wish you the best of luck on your debut album. Monster is available now, go pick up your copy because it is most certainly worth the money, and I can personally guarantee you that you will not be disappointed. Of all the projects to drop this year (as of now), Iron Solomon’s could possibly be the most slept on. The battle rapper is attempting to put those skills to good use in order to make a more concise, more flowing LP that harkens to every aspect of classic hip-hop. With Monster, he’s hoping to prove he doesn’t fall in the category of most battle rappers; although he retains the great lyricism, he manages to prove that he isn’t like typical battle rappers who know nothing about using that skill to create a strong album.
Iron Solomon is a born and bred New York City rapper/producer who made his name in the battle circuits, stomping competition coast-to-coast and racking up millions of YouTube views along the way.
Fresh off the heels of Redrum Radio, a Halloween inspired mixtape released October 31st of last year; the MC has recently released his debut album Monster on March 27th through Royal/3D. Appearing on the record are established artists such as Talib Kweli, Jean Grae, Paul Wall, and Novel, as well as the legendary DMC of Run-DMC fame and more.
According to Solomon, the album is a “personal offering that gives listeners a window into the life and mind of a kid growing up in New York City’s schizophrenic landscape. Monster touches on everything from my personal come-up and the stress of pursuing one’s dreams to the struggle of young relationships, family drama and youthful arrogance-plus a healthy dose of party and bullshit.”
Solomon’s work ethic and talent are being recognized by powerhouse names in the music industry:
“I’m just tellin’ yall, you need to watch out for this dude Iron Solomon. He killed it on the battle circuit, now he’s about to kill ‘em with the records. I’ll put my money up” –Rob Markman, MTV News
“Iron Solomon is nasty…it gets me excited in the studio, to watch [him]…I get very inspired by that…”-Drake
“Solomon has a very commanding presence about himself. I wanted him to take the beginning of my record and make it something special.”-Travis McCoy, Gym Class Heroes
Monster is produced entirely by Iron Solomon and his in-house team of producers and musicians. The album meshes trunk-rattling 808s with hard-hitting drums, soaring strings, lush synths and soulful horns, while remaining strongly rooted in the aggressive, witty lyricism Solomon is known for.
Static Multimedia Exclusive - Iron Solomon Interview
We got some exclusive content for you today. I recently sat down and had a little chat with battle-rap champion and hip-hop underground upstart, Iron Solomon (man, it’s been a minute since I’ve done an interview), who just released his debut album entitled Monster late last month. We discussed a variety of things, including what it was like making Monster, his recent trip to the South By South West (SXSW) film and music festival, why he decided to stream his entire debut album on SoundCloud.com for free, his upcoming Monster tour, where he believes he’ll be at in the next five years, his dream collaboration with Kanye West, and much, much more. You can check out the full interview below as well as take a look of some of Solomon’s highlights at SXSW. I would just publicly like to say thanks again to Iron Solomon for being so professional and cordial; he was definitely the most entertaining/intelligent/down to earth guy I’ve interviewed since I talked to Vinnie Paz and Jus Allah of Jedi Mind Tricks. So, thank you again Mr. Solomon, we here at Static Multimedia genuinely appreciate it and wish you the best of luck on your debut album. Monster is available now, go pick up your copy because it is most certainly worth the money, and I can personally guarantee you that you will not be disappointed. Of all the projects to drop this year (as of now), Iron Solomon’s could possibly be the most slept on. The battle rapper is attempting to put those skills to good use in order to make a more concise, more flowing LP that harkens to every aspect of classic hip-hop. With Monster, he’s hoping to prove he doesn’t fall in the category of most battle rappers; although he retains the great lyricism, he manages to prove that he isn’t like typical battle rappers who know nothing about using that skill to create a strong album.
Iron Solomon is a born and bred New York City rapper/producer who made his name in the battle circuits, stomping competition coast-to-coast and racking up millions of YouTube views along the way.
Fresh off the heels of Redrum Radio, a Halloween inspired mixtape released October 31st of last year; the MC has recently released his debut album Monster on March 27th through Royal/3D. Appearing on the record are established artists such as Talib Kweli, Jean Grae, Paul Wall, and Novel, as well as the legendary DMC of Run-DMC fame and more.
According to Solomon, the album is a “personal offering that gives listeners a window into the life and mind of a kid growing up in New York City’s schizophrenic landscape. Monster touches on everything from my personal come-up and the stress of pursuing one’s dreams to the struggle of young relationships, family drama and youthful arrogance-plus a healthy dose of party and bullshit.”
Solomon’s work ethic and talent are being recognized by powerhouse names in the music industry:
“I’m just tellin’ yall, you need to watch out for this dude Iron Solomon. He killed it on the battle circuit, now he’s about to kill ‘em with the records. I’ll put my money up” –Rob Markman, MTV News
“Iron Solomon is nasty…it gets me excited in the studio, to watch [him]…I get very inspired by that…”-Drake
“Solomon has a very commanding presence about himself. I wanted him to take the beginning of my record and make it something special.”-Travis McCoy, Gym Class Heroes
Monster is produced entirely by Iron Solomon and his in-house team of producers and musicians. The album meshes trunk-rattling 808s with hard-hitting drums, soaring strings, lush synths and soulful horns, while remaining strongly rooted in the aggressive, witty lyricism Solomon is known for.
Static Multimedia Exclusive - Iron Solomon Interview
Kol Khaviar Music Video Shoot - Day 1
The first day of shooting actually went quite well. We started off shooting a scene at Tempe Marketplace, the large outdoor mall, in which Kol was rapping on the big stage they have set up there. Filming on Easter was bitter-sweet because, on the one hand, there was absolutely no one at the mall, we had the whole place to ourselves. This made for quick and efficient filming because we were able to control the elements and other outside factors with great ease; I really had prepared myself for this scene to take a lot longer to film that it actually did. There was one middle/late aged woman who showed up and was curious about what we were filming. Kol went over and talked to her and invited her to make a little cameo in the video which surprised me greatly and confused me a little bit. However, the shot actually worked out because the premise and the whole concept of the video is that hip-hop enthusiasts really don’t care about Kol or the work he does, and here we have his only fan in the audience, a Caucasian mother of two. It was hilarious. It worked perfectly.
However, like I was saying before, filming on Easter was bitter-sweet because we were able to have a lot of public locations all to ourselves, but the downside of that was, some of our extras that were supposed to show up for the skateboarding scene didn’t make it. About a week ago I started handing out flyers (see below) for this scene in the music video because I knew we would be filming it. And I recruited a group of grade-A serious skateboarders that said they were definitely going to help out with the shoot. Cut to today, and not a single skateboarder showed up, so we had to improvise. I guess they really don’t care about Kol. However, it actually worked out in the end because we decided to head to the pool at the Vista Del Sol apartment complex, and we were able to attain some great footage there that was all improvised. And that would have never happened had we shot the skateboard scene instead.
The video is making some great progress already after only a day, which makes me very happy and hopeful for the future. I can’t wait to continue filming this project and see the final product after it’s all edited; this is definitely going to be the most complex and lucrative video I’ve ever put together. I've provided you with some of the stills from the shoot below. Check out crew member, Shayne, as Greenman.
However, like I was saying before, filming on Easter was bitter-sweet because we were able to have a lot of public locations all to ourselves, but the downside of that was, some of our extras that were supposed to show up for the skateboarding scene didn’t make it. About a week ago I started handing out flyers (see below) for this scene in the music video because I knew we would be filming it. And I recruited a group of grade-A serious skateboarders that said they were definitely going to help out with the shoot. Cut to today, and not a single skateboarder showed up, so we had to improvise. I guess they really don’t care about Kol. However, it actually worked out in the end because we decided to head to the pool at the Vista Del Sol apartment complex, and we were able to attain some great footage there that was all improvised. And that would have never happened had we shot the skateboard scene instead.
The video is making some great progress already after only a day, which makes me very happy and hopeful for the future. I can’t wait to continue filming this project and see the final product after it’s all edited; this is definitely going to be the most complex and lucrative video I’ve ever put together. I've provided you with some of the stills from the shoot below. Check out crew member, Shayne, as Greenman.
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