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NilexNile - Elon Musk (video submission)
/We believe that with a minimum you can make a masterpiece.
NilexNile’s video for his track “Elon Musk”, shows simplistic living, swift production by bdwthr with matching bars, lightly traveled snow paths and a whimsy side to satire [if that can even be a thing].
“Take your time, find your way, on the way”, is just one line of NilexNile’s reflection. The shuffle of the moment seemed so fleeting but so impactful. Even the moment called out blatantly with the lyricist standing in front of a BLM mural, posture simply a matter of fact.
Ride this one out with us y’all.
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King Myles - Vapors (Official Visual)
/Visuals!!!
Where oh where is King Myles at? Somewhere up Norf’? Probably Lol but you know us “Urban” woes don’t know anything about that.
Back at it with “Vapors” King Myles delivers rhymes about fatherhood, legacy and of course #Barz delivery. no half-stepping, he is taking his image and giving us something to explore in the wilderness yall call nature.
Check it out and drop a comment if you're vibing with these vapors.
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A.C. The Ruler - 26 (Ruler’s Back) *Video Submission*
/Ahhhhh, visuals? We like those!
A.C. The Ruler is back with a video for his track “26”. The story like, clip hopping, cinematography is quite appealing as we are rooting for A.C. to find a little spare change in every crevice of that house. I mean can’t a brotha catch some luck? The track itself sounds like retro banter. What he is really searching for, we don’t think we will know until he finds it. (But we are pretty sure at 2:23 minutes in we can see our Editor-in-Chiefs childhood home in the background Lol)
This one is pulls at some midwest shit that we don't hear often any more. So go ahead, indulge, take a look and let us know what you think in the comments below.
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Von Alexander - I CANT DIE (Video Submission)
/Today’s submission comes from the one and only Von Alexander. Von is no stranger to the game, and this is not his first project. His single “I Can’t Die” was just released this month along with a new music video titled after the project itself. This summer anthem takes you on a ride through the scenic areas of Milwaukee, while giving you that “living young and wild and free” type of energy. “I can’t die right now, man I’m too high off life” said Von Alexander, as he rode through the streets of the city in his red drop top with his friends.
“The song and music video titled “I Can’t Die” makes a bold claim and is easily anticipating to be the summer anthem for 2019. Following up his 2018 self titled project “Von Alexander”, Von has developed his skillset as an artist appearing with a more matured flow and confident cadene on “I Can’t Die”.
“The music video “I Can’t Die”, which will be the first single from the project, takes place in Von’s hometown of Milwaukee. It’s significant to highlight where the video takes place because as much negativity that comes with being a black males raised in this region, Von highlights the positivity as he shouts on the record “in the dark trying to find the light..”
Watching Von find his is light through music and creativity is a positive image for anyone who’s searching for themselves. “Work hard, play less” (you know the rest). Keep growing and prospering Von, we’re keeping our eye on you!
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#WeSeeYou UZOO - Attack (Official Video)
/What the fuck is in Connecticut?
UZOO is in motherfucking Connecticut.
Created by Joey Batts in 2015, UZOO is a Wu-Tang Clan-like supergroup that lives and breathes hip-hop.
In "Attack", the emcees are ready to go blow-by-blow; showing off their animal instincts to survive with their pack as they flow off each other and tag team the track seamlessly. It's a cypher really but a DOPE one. Bringing shine to the talents of everyone involved, from the flows of the lyricists to the crazy rugged production from Rudy (of ClaS!cK), Hologram (of Funk Gero), Alfredo and many more. The video for the track is no different; creating that feeling of being in the middle of a cypher in that underground and raw environment.
They killed it and #WeSeeYou UZOO.
Peep the craziness below.
UZOO Twitter:
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Gen’s ShotGlass Review of MKE Film Fest
/A shot glass is symbolic. It tells you what it is quickly and direct.
Since the MKE Film Festival has come to an end, we would like to reflect on the festivals take on the music/film mashup and just the greatness that the MKE Film Fest represents. Showing love to the Milwaukee film scene from every aspect possible.
As you all know a good music video can make (and sometimes) break a song.
So we asked are homie and CW Connect Genesis Renji of The House Of Renji to let us know his ShotGlass thoughts on The Milwaukee Music Video Show, "a celebration of the myriad art talent our community has to offer."
Read Gen's honest and lit descriptions of these videos then watch the videos and listen to some of songs below (if the video were unavailable).
& if you know Gen, he suggests you read these reviews in his voice. #OohYeaYea
1st Video – From The Drowning Dreamers Band - Frayed Bridge to Dying Star.
It had a dope acoustic vibes to it. The video itself was reminiscent to a Nat Geo documentary/ commercial for Earth’s hidden oases. Music is hypnotic, a growing trance.
2nd Video – “Roaming Empire” by Maritime.
Donuts. Reverse bubbles. Jamming at work. Boss yelling at you. Story of my life. This video had a 70’s Show vibe to it, especially with the solo car scene. The signature style was slow motion through real time speed. Long story, short: the Roaming Empire is oblivious to the worl
3rd Video – Trapper Schoepp’s “Settlin’ or Sleeping Around”.
First, coldest name I’ve ever heard in ever. Secondly, the songs sounds like a secret track to "Back To The Future"; it was one of the more cinematic feeling videos that showcased the duality of life.
4th Video - Rio Turbo “20/20 (Dashcam Remix)”. This is when DRIVE meets PBS on LSD. Electric soul sonics, paired with cuts of nature, the 50s and cells. Literal cells from science and shit. Ooh cheetah.
5th Video – Fox Face – “Teenage Wiccan” Scenic. Silhouettes. Fortune cards. Random cuts and twitches like animorphic book covers. Fingers put out fire from candle. Badass.
6th Video - Lorde Fredd33 “S.O.S”, mama there go that man again!!!! One of my favorite videos and songs. Conceptually dope; black yakuza. Hari-kari.
7th Video - Devil Met Contention’s "Used To Be" sounds like the Kill Bill 2 B Sides and looks like the best of Dancing With The Stars. If Uma Thurman made it to the wedding reception and didn't get murdered at the rehearsal, that’s this visual. Beautiful blend of western and Latin sounds and visual elements, especially the use of lighting.
8th Video - WC Tank "27th and National" is eerie as hell. Like if the Purge started a record label, this would be the first release. The slow motion shot of the skull faced skateboarder with the red cape is insane. Skateboarding devil. Upside down rain. Breakdown of song leads to visual evolution of edits and 360 camera flipping and rotated panning. Kelly Anderson got his shit off.
9th Video - Webster X’s "Lately", the grand design of Damien Blue and Cody LaPlant once again. This video is the like part 2 to Web’s “Doomsday” video. Some similar visual signatures, but the overall essence is a feeling of death and rebirth. The passing to forever.
10th Video - Direct Hit’s "Was It The Acid". Dude trips balls and sees dancing turkeys. Everyone becomes a turkey. Shot on Farwell. At the end of the video he is the rooster or turkey or whatever. I didn’t care for this.
11th Video - Group of the Altos "Coplights". This was edited like Tree Of Life. I’ve never wanted to understand a visual so much until I saw this. It's a collage of vintage photos and scenes mixed with modern memories and experiences. Great use of color for stage performance shot. Geologist. Typewriter. Domestic violence clip. VHS tapes. Campers. "Is this the past?". State Fair "is this the future?" "is this now?” Now read all of this backwards and that’s the video..
12th Video - Busdriver "Much". Dope ass song with a clean and simple visual. Straight shot with a seemingly vintage filter over the edit. It reminded me of Crooklyn. Shoutout Domo and Mykal with the cameos!!!
13th Video - Fabian James & Treyy G’s "See You". Nick Jonas ass video; Close-esque vibes. Shot like Nickelback’s "Hero" with the warehouse setting; the dancing and break dancing is so fire. Shot like an Apple/H&M commercial. Crazy dope, definitely one of my favorites from the night, don’t let the opening comments fool you.
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14th Video - Serengeti "Doctor My Own Patience". Bad memories. Empty house. Disco in the dresser, though. Cray. Roller rink. This was the most interestingly edited video. Another 70’s Show-esque visual.
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CREDITS:
WC Tank – “27th and National” (USA / 2016 / Director: Kelly Michael Anderson)
Busdriver – “Much” (USA / 2015 / Director: Dan Peters)
Canopies – “Getting Older” (USA / 2015 / Director: Ryan Reeve)
Devil Met Contention – “Used to Be” (USA / 2016 / Directors: Jessica Farrell, Ehson Rad)
Direct Hit – “Was it the Acid?” (USA / 2016 / Directors: Bobby Ciraldo, Andrew Swant)
Fabian James & Treyy G – “See You” (USA / 2016 / Director: Quinn Hester)
Fox Face – “Teenage Wiccan” (USA / 2016 / Director: Mitch Rasque)
The Drowning Dreamers Band – “Frayed Bridge to Dying Star” (USA / 2016 / Director: Sean Kafer)
Group of the Altos – “Coplights” (USA / 2016 / Directors: Heather Hass, Shawn Stephany, Sean Williamson)
Lex Allen – “Cream & Sugar” (USA / 2015 / Director: Cody LaPlant)
Lorde Fredd33 – “SOS” (USA / 2016 / Director: Kiran Vee)
Maritime – “Roaming Empire” (USA / 2016 / Director: Erin Elders)
Rio Turbo – “20/20 (Dashcam Remix)” (USA / 2016 / Director: Dan Boville)
Serengeti – “Doctor My Own Patience” (USA / 2016 / Director: WC Tank)
Trapper Schoepp – “Settlin’ Or Sleepin’ Around” (USA / 2016 / Director: Caroline Jaecks)
Webster X – “Lately” (USA / 2015 / Directors: Cody LaPlant, Damien Blue, Sam Ahmed)
