BEYOND BEYOND VIDEO OUT TOMORROW, JULY 23 2009
Upon launching Beyond, Beyond and before launching the video -- we would like to extend our thanks to the people who visit this blog, who visit our facebook account for updates and the people who helped us promote this campaign. Here's a short interview I had with my good friend Chrizo, who's having a sabbatical right now. Enjoy this one iggins, and please feel free to share with us your feelings, feedbacks and comments on the Beyond Beyond piece.
What about the piece struck you the most?
CHRIZO: What struck me the most about the piece is that you can literally close your eyes and grasp what resides in the souls of hiphop enthusiasts and patrons just by listening to the words. The metaphors, and well placed analogies will show the world that what we are doing in this business is noble and well worth the every day fight. This piece should inspire the fighting spirit in you each time you hear it or each time you falter and remind you to truly reach beyond your wildest day dreams.
What does Beyond Beyond to you mean?
Beyond Beyond to me, honestly, is no longer being attached to what has not worked out for you in your life. If you're satisfied with your predicament, then do absolutely nothing. But if you think you deserve the fruits of what you fought for then go ahead and reach for something you previously might have thought was beyond your reach. Reach even further than that!
What can people expect from the piece and from the video itself?
Expect it to be like a shot of a drink you never thought would hit you. It shows hip-hop the way it is supposed to be shown but not through your typical flashy and loud music video. It may catch the viewer off-guard, not knowing they'd get the full experience of hip-hop through a more subtle and tasteful approach.
Do you have any favorite lines from the written piece? What about these lines do you like?
"These hands can polish saw dust". Not in your wildest dreams can you polish saw dust. But this isn't about your wildest dreams. It is about being even beyond that. That line to me explains just how much we intend to reach beyond the seemingly impossible.
Who do you think could relate to this piece?
I believe anybody who understands the plight of the independent hiphop artist can relate to this. They will be able to appreciate this as if they see what is being talked about through their own eyes everyday. Quite frankly, maybe they do! Even if you are not a participant but a spectator of hip-hop, you will still be able to identify with this piece
How was it working with Direk Dominic and his team?
Clock work professionalism! Dom and his team really did their homework on this one. Not a moment was wasted stalling on anything un-important. On top of that, the whole crew was amiable and they made sure the Turbulence team was comfortable enough to give their best in every take. Plus Dom's team had great chemistry with each other without a hint of clashing egos.
Since this piece is a fruit of all our labor and hardwork into hiphop, for you and your body of work, which song do have an affinity to towards this Beyond Beyond project? (like what song that you've worked on carries the same feeling you have towards working and hearing this piece?)
Honestly, even though I didn't make the song, I feel as though Turbulence gave you a glimpse of what was beyond with Track 1 of Philippine Phenom. That gazillion bar verse by Nimbus 9 was just ahead of its time!
NOTES: What better way to describe and celebrate our artistry but with a Solar Eclipse that will only come once in a few years; my team is such - this includes our latest addition, Aero. Yes you man. This batch of artists: Turbulence, Stick Figgas, Los Indios Bravoz, Mike Swift, Peoples Future and the likes only come once in a few years. Me and Chrizo share the same favorite line from the piece. Yesterday, I made my first beat since my re-retirement and it had me jumping in my room! I was getting rusty for a minute but I got my groove back -- you will hear that beat on Aero's upcoming free download SICKSONGSONLY EP! Beyond Beyond.
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