Music Video for “Don’t Mean A Thing”
It is our pleasure to present to you SIMP, FLUXWON AND Q-SAN in “Don’t Mean A Thing”.
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“Don’t Mean A Thing” – Behind the Production
Picture yourself at a modern day speakeasy in the bowels of the city. All the cool cats and kitties have found their way to that particular evening’s hot spot and are primed for a sizzlin’ night. The band is working hard to keep the crowd moving. The drinks are flowing and so are the emcee’s. Inhibitions start to dissipate as the electricity takes hold and the room becomes alive.
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Beat Studies and Binkis Recs “Don’t Mean A Thing”
The conception of this musical brainchild occurred over 2 years ago in the lab when SIMP suggested blending the genres of hip hop with swing. I was intrigued by the idea. The next morning I immediately went to the local record shop, Wax-N-Facts, and asked the vinyl head behind the counter, “Who is the epitome of swing?” Without any acknowledgment of my question, he stood up and began walking toward the B’s. He pulled out 3 records; All of which bared the name… Count Basie. I thought what better way to get acquainted with a legend than a “best of” album. Luckily for me, Roulette Birdland had put one out some 50 years ago that was a fine summation of recordings from Basie and his orchestra. I took it home, isolated a solid bass loop and some horn hits and sampled them to my MPC. I then loaded some bangin’ hip-hop drum sounds from a disc a bought from mpcsounds.com. By the end of that day the song had completed its first phase of gestation as the instrumental track took shape.
Casting Call for Music Video
Date: SATURDAY, MAY 22
Time: 10A (music scene) or 4PM (club scene)
Location: ENGINE 11 FIREHOUSE TAVERN, 30 North Ave. NE (next to North Ave Marta Station)
Please save the date for this exciting music video opportunity! Beat Studies has recorded a song that blends the genres of hip-hop and swing in the hottest of manners. The next logical step is to recreate that vibe in the form of a music video. It takes place in an early 1930’s style venue with some subtle modern touches.
Flux, SIMP, and Q-San are the artists. They came by and tracked their verses last week and they are FANTASTIC! Mike Moore and his crew at Studio 8 are doing the production so you already know it’s going to look professional. Atlanta’s Burn Unit and Down South Swing are the dancers The blending of their distinct styles on the floor is going to be monumental. G.P.W.F.L.Y. is to act as the band. Now all we need is the cool kitties and finger poppin’ daddies to come out and fill the club. 2 dollar beers and 4 dollar cocktails will be available!
We are asking everybody to dress in something that could be considered “period attire”, but with this aforementioned modern touch. We have attached some photos as examples. Draw influences from the likes of Janelle Monae and Andre Benjamin, while showcasing your own personal style. Think “Idlewild” meets “The Sartorialist”.
There will be 2 distinct scenes we need extras for: the music scene at 10am (dancers, band & emcees) and the club scene at 4pm. Please RSVP via email to beko@beatstudies.com or leave a comment here to confirm your time slot and availability. Space is limited.
Please come show your love and get some face time on the camera for this video that is going to go completely VIRAL!
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