this is making me really happy today. couldn't stop playing it yesterday, can't stop playing it today. can't decide if it's the music or the video I'm so bananas over, though I suspect it's a hearty mix of both.
and I promise it's not just because my brother produced the track (laid down that sick beat too), not just because he shot the entire video himself (on super 8mm film with a camera he snagged on ebay), directed and edited it all on his own. well, maybe there's a little bias involved here but I think I can honestly say that if I heard this/saw this someplace else and didn't have any idea who it was, who produced or directed it, I would still love it. and the MC is pretty alright too. poems is officially on my list of People I Like. nate's been at the top of that list since the early seventies, way before he could do stuff like this. way back when he followed me around and called me 'ahr'-- couldn't really pronounce 'andrea' so he called me 'ahr'. something like a nasal version of 'air' and this charms me to no end when I think back on it. naturally, he has earned a spot on the People I LOVE list.
will not be sold is officially my new favorite song and my thursday love for like, the next 77 thursdays. this is what real hip hop is. or
what hip hop should be, folks. and dang it if all that video footage doesn't make me miss atlanta somethin awful.
tis good indeed!
ReplyDeleteI just had to stop what I was doing to watch, and now this song is totally in my head. love it.
love that photo... i'll let you be my hip hop guide anytime
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic video and song, Andrea. I love the retro vibe it has. He kinda reminds me of the Canadian artist K-Os. I LOVE intelligent, thought provoking hip hop.
ReplyDeleteLoving that. I can totally understand why you're listening to it all day.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Delurking to tell you I love your blog. :)
besides the sick beats, cool 8mm and oh so handsome rapper, those 1 2 3 4 polaroids??? frickin' brilliant.
ReplyDeletecooler than cool - the song and the video - love it!
ReplyDeleteThat totally kicked *ss! I was listening to it in the office and had a couple of people ask me what I was listening to.
ReplyDeletehow wonderful...i've been wanting to take a little road trip to atlanta lately. xo
ReplyDeleteOH! Thank you for sharing this so much! I love it. I'm sure I'll be watching it nonstop for weeks, for sure.
ReplyDeletelove the video and the track. who is the mc?
ReplyDeleteANDREA!!! My husband and I are loving this! We continuously have the conversation about the sad state of mainstream hip hop. This video, these beats, and these lyrics have reminded us that there is a lot of great work being produced, it just has to be sought out. Your brother's work was wonderful - his use of Polaroids was brilliant. I'm just in awe in this. You can take the girl out of the South Bronx, but... well you know the rest. Thanks so much. Fabulous post.
ReplyDeleteI loved it. Found myself watching the video three times in a row! Is the track being sold yet, like as a download say from iTunes? It would be fun to play in the car, especially on a road trip. Your brother is quite talented. Brilliance runs in the family I see...
ReplyDeleteLOVE it. It's an anthem.
ReplyDeleteI want this! On my iPod to keep me happy on the subway. How does one go about that? Talent runs in your family missy!
ReplyDeleteWhere can we download that tune?
ReplyDeletegreat song and video. what a soulful voice. i love the old guy flashing us "hang loose." righteous.
ReplyDeletelet us know when the track is on itunes.
loved it andrea! the whole feel - nice job to your brother! wow!
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