Brooklyn's own Joell Ortiz teams up with director Jovi to bring history to life with the release of the new video, "Before Hip Hop." The video pays homage to Craig Mack’s classic “Flava In Ya Ear RMX” music video. Joell breaks down the concept behind the making of the video.
“The “Before Hip Hop” video is black and white by design. I didn’t want to dress it up. I wanted it to remain as cut and dry and honest as possible. I wanted the camera in my face so the viewer could look in my eyes and see that it’s pure” Joell commented. “Before Hip Hop, I was a different person. I grew up in a rough environment that made me behave, respond and live in a certain way. I lost childhood friends (whose photos flash in and out of the video) way before I could even fully comprehend death. Yet, I found ways to smile, have fun and enjoy the hood with the homies almost every day. Simple video for the simple truth of a rapper from Cooper Park House in Brooklyn, NY. I’m just happy to be here.”
Joell’s new album, Monday, will be released August 30th.
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