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STUDIO 8 MAKING A PUSH

We are in an era where innovation is a must when it comes to making a music videos. For one to stand out amongst the thousands that inundate the internet, it must have an certain edge to it that can capture the attention of our easily distracted minds. The folks at Studio 8, an Atlanta based production team, have found that edge. It is a combination of technical savvy and artistic expression that mixes into a delicious cocktail of creativity. For many, the music video for 4-ize’s “Classic Example” will be their first taste of what this talented team can concoct.

From the opening song on “Illuminated Animals”, which shook the underground upon its release late 2009, this music video also features the smooth rhyme styling of Senor Kaos. Punchline was also featured on the original track, but was noticeably absent from the music video. He was unable to make it to Atlanta on the day there were shooting. Without further delay, let’s watch…

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“Illuminated Animals” on the loose

I caught up with 4-ize at Studio 8 where he was shooting his video for “Classic Example”, track 1 off his hot new release “Illuminated Animals” (over 1200 downloads in the first week!). Click here if you haven’t downloaded it yet.

When I finally got a chance to ask 4-ize some questions, the first logical one to come to mind was, “What species makes the best lover?” “I think llamas make the best lovers.” 4-ize answered enthusiastically. “Michael Jackson knew what he was doing… he kept a llama on the Neverland ranch. Llamas make the best lovers, for real, on my mamma.” After hearing his album, I can’t knock beastiality any more, not at all.  What ever it takes to inspire an artist to make real hip-hop at this high level of quality is cool by me.

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