Video(s) of The Week – Twice the Fun

This weeks first video of the week is from one of Hip hop’s most respected rapper, Common. This song comes from his 5th LP Electric Circus, released in 2002, which actually was his least appreciated album in sales but most eclectic in style and perhaps pushed the boundary in what is defined as hip hop before listeners were ever ready. The song features Mary J. Blige on the hook as well as in the video. The reason I like this video and song so much……is because I get choked up watching it….(Don’t Judge) Common is a timeless poet in the rap game and demands the respect from those even at the top of the art form called hip hop. Jay Z admittedly in his Black Album, the song Moment of Clarity writes that “truthfully I wanna rhyme like Common Sense, but I did five mill, I aint been rhymin like Common since.” He was talking about the intellectual genius of Common’s lyrics but since he (JayZ) “dumbed down” his lyrics, and his albums began selling into the millions, he continued with what sold. But none the less, he, as well as the rest of the music community recognizes Common’s ability to make good conscious music. Here is his song and video, Come Close.

The second video I would like to share comes from the BBoy Ho Down held in Texas each year.  The reason I love this clip so much is one because of the Philip Glass song and then more importantly the great house dancing and bboying. So enjoy!

Video Of the Week

Every Friday I’m going to try and post a video of the week. Usually a music video that stands out as unique and creatively exalted amongst its peers. Something that is visually and aesthetically pleasing and/or musically brilliant. Last week was the post of Stevie Wonder on Sesame Street and the 6 year old back up dancer that simply exemplified his music with her funk’d out moves. This week is a video that most of you should know but none the less deserves the post. It is genious in its way it has pushed the envelope in making a music video. Though many have done this style before, especially such groups as Daft Punk, no group has gotten such play as this weeks Video of the Week. It’s Justice with their song D.A.N.C.E.