U've Changed

Since the beginning of the year, I have been working with Tristan a.k.a Acapella on his newest project One Shot Kill (O.S.K.). Before the new year we did a few promotional shots to promote the album. Few weeks ago we shot some of the first footage for his first video of the year "U've Changed". Concept is kept under wraps for right now, but the locale used was with out neighbors across the river. The first day we got plenty of footage, but later that night is where everything fell apart. Due to the below freezing temperatures, the footage looks rushed. It was good but the performance of everything was not what we was looking for, so this Friday we are heading back over so re-shoot everything as far as the performance and to add more b-reel footage. 

In the meantime take a listen to Acapella's new single "U've Changed" down below.  

OSK promo

OSK promo

***Update 2/8/15***

Today, I decided to release the video for "U've Changed" on to my personal Youtube page. Even though there was a lot of trial and errors in the making of this. It was the final decision to scrape this whole project and re-shoot at at later date to make sure everything was clean and polished. I can easily understand as an perfectionist to a lot of project I have taken on in the past. When things aren't going right it's best to start again from the very beginning. So be looking forward for a better version in the months to come. 

Today is Acapella's Birthday as well.

Video Location shot

Mic Check Christmas Showcase

Host June Elaine

Host Melody Fresh

Comedian Faygo

Wednesday (12.17.2014) there was a performance showcase with multiple talents from Detroit artists. The acts ranged from rappers -- single and groups, singers -- single and groups. Also, it hosted a comedian and tap dancers. Before the showcased a cypher, where artist were able to put forth their freestyle skills before the show began. 

The beautiful hosts for the evening were June Elaine and Miss Melody Fresh to open up and introduce the performers for the night. 

List of Performers

  • Biance Badd
  • Danny Mellz
  • Blaz Reco
  • Paris Noel
  • Dre Butterz
  • Comedian 7mile Faygo
  • Nino
  • Malinda LeBeu
  • Hydro
  • Erica Page
  • Richy Marciano
  • Young Hitch
  • June Elaine

I might be missing a few people, but were a few I was able to find on instagram through the host page.

As I was great to see and hear the different styles from local artist, some critique is sure to follow. As every performer did a great job, there are a few pointers that are needed across the board.

The first is rappers who rap over their own vocals. I get it that sometimes you might forget the lyrics here and there, but when they don't have a performance track the audience get the echo effect. In turn it creates that awkward feeling of being in a listening party or in the car. Some artist did not have that issue at all. Granted every DJ has their own style but often times you gotta listen to the artist. It was times when the music was too loud for us to really hear those that were on stage. 

The showcase was held at Hazel's Place Lounge in Detroit, MI. The venue was small, and the stage itself was only 10% of the total space with a mirror extended along the end of it. Due to the poor lighting I had to bum up the ISO. by during so created a lot of grain that I did not necessarily wanted. If they were to add some performances lights then it wouldn't be a bad area for shows. 

Again it was a great show I really enjoyed seeing some of the talent this city has to offer. At the bottom is Biance Badd's performance of her new single "Private Dancer". Soon I have moments from the rest of the performers from the show case.

Classic Video Shoot

I was asked to do some behind the scenes shooting for the VMG video "Classic". The video was shot at night at the old apartments near the Valley in Rouge Park

Video was shot by GoodPromo313