It’s always refreshing to see a smiling new face remind you that there is still plenty of hope for the future of good music.
“Let The Beat Build” from Nyle on Vimeo.
Not only is it a great concept for a video–shot in one take, with the audio live from the same take you’re watching—but it’s also got a wide variety of good musicianship, and some decent conscious rapping from the infectiously optimistic Nyle, who spearheaded the project.
Elsewhere online gives some behind the scenes information (and footage) that’s worth reading through while you replay the video (you know you want to). Apparently they ran through it almost 40 times on the day of shooting. I’m still impressed he worked up that much official support for a project based off a Lil Wayne song….
I guess I can definitely think of worse uses for grant money….
Bonus link: DJ Format ft. Abdominal – Vicious Battle Raps
