10 Black + White Music Videos Part 4

I'm teaching myself photoshop by making these screen shot photocollages so I hope no one sues me. I'm about 60 hours into the 10,000 I'll need to master it. I'll happily remove the visuals from the artist's work if they ask; only one screen shot is used from each video.

1. L'Orange + Jeremiah Jae - "Death Valley" 2015  L'Orange has been dropping hints that he may be moving to Seattle. We would really truly love that L'Orange.

As you will soon find out, this is the cut...



Listen to The Night Took Us In Like Family all the way through. You will not regret it.




2. Rhye - "Please" 2017  This song went directly to my Give Slow Jams A Chance playlist on both Spotify and YouTube; it's that good. If you've been paying as much attention as I have, you'll have noticed that Rhye always keeps it classy.




3. Angelo Mota - "Eve" ft. Topaz Jones 2017  This was a Pigeon + Planes gem; and I mean gem. It seems their tastes have gone a little commercial these days but I get it. We all gotta make a living somehow. I'm just glad they're still doing it. But really though how smooth is this and who is this magical woman who draws you into the video in the first two seconds? Eve?




4. Neill Von Tally Presents: Making The Beat Ep 1 ft. Mat Randol + Grape God 2015 PORTLAND MUSIC  Shout out to the EYRST crew once again for showing us how it's done. Daily reminder that #444 #GrapeGodDidItFirst

5.  Mizan - "Looking For" 2015  I'm still not sure exactly what I'm looking for or if I'll know it when I see it but I'll keep cruisin'. Nice to know Mizan is down to look for it with me.




6. Noo - "BNAG" 2016  TACOMA MUSIC  Noo is no stranger to my site. His work with 10.4 Rog and Muzzy Legault got my attention and I've been listening ever since. They're like an underground supersquad kicking ass in the shadows; I'll link "Without You" any chance I get. It has been removed from Soundcloud and Bandcamp for some sad reason; please prove me wrong.




7. Leon Bridges - "Coming Home" 2015  Leon Bridges is one of the classiest stars to shine their light on the music world lately. The 28 year old's timelessness will likely ensure his career will last for decades.




8. Princess Nokia - "Biohazard Butterfly" 2017  2017 is the year of Princess Nokia in my universe. She's been working her ass off and it shows. Her YouTube game is strong and I love that sh**.




9. A Tribe Called Quest - "Dis Generation" 2017  Can't say enough good things about Tribe. Joey, Earl, Kendrick, and Cole must have been stoked to be mentioned by the legend in this track. "Talk to Joey, Earl, Kendrick, and Cole, gatekeepers of flow; They are extensions of instinctual soul" - Q-Tip




10. Sims - "Badlands" 2017  Everything about More Than Ever and it's promo has been awesome. Sims' live show was on point as usual, the album is great, and the visuals have been on a whole other level. Your efforts are appreciated Sims! We can't wait to see what you do next.

11 Music Videos With Special Effects VII

My Music Videos With Special Effects YouTube playlist is up to 77 videos... #YouTubeNchill

1. A Tribe Called Quest - "We The People" 2016  This album was released at a time when everyone needed the joy of a new favorite album, bless you Tribe and thank you to Phife Dawg for leaving us with so much great music. Here's hoping there's a tour.




2. Sims - "Brutal Dance" 2016  Sims is currently leaving a trail of smitten and devoted fans across the U.S. while on tour with P.O.S., Dwynell Roland, and DJ Fundo. I was blessed to see his performance at The Crocodile recently and was overwhelmed once again by the emotion and effort he puts into his art.




3. Old Grape God - "Do 4 U" 2016  PORTLAND MUSIC   Grape God was one of the first Portland musicians I met and I've been seeing all 4's ever since. To see Grape God embrace his weirdness live is to love him and that's pretty much what life is all about.

"Do 4 U" - Old Grape God from Noah Porter on Vimeo.


4. The Seshen - "Flames + Figures" 2016  This Bay Area group is headed out on tour in the spring and will be the closest to Seattle when they play the Treefort Fest in Boise, ID on March 22-26. Treefort seems to be unaffiliated with the corporate music slaughter system so I'd love to attend.





5. Anderson .Paak - "The Season / Carry Me / The Waters" 2016  "The Waters" is one of those songs that makes you bite your knuckles with a beat nasty face...I can't be the only one.




6. Sevdaliza - "Marilyn Monroe" 2016  I would have loved to be a fly on the wall when Hirad Sab and Sevdaliza discussed their ideas for this video; it's beautiful.




7. Daniel Haaksman "Akabongi" ft. Spoek Mathambo 2016  Daniel Haaksman is a DJ (etc.) from Berlin who is known for "his own productions and releases, numerous remixes and globally party-proven DJ sets, Daniel Haaksman is considered one of the leaders of the worldwide tropical club sound." Spoek Mathambo released two albums with Sub Pop circa 2011-2012. More about his life's journey can be found on his artist page on the Sub Pop website.




8. Luna God feat. Rell + Astro King Phoenix - "LGEP pt. 2" 2016  SEATTLE MUSIC  Luna God is quickly becoming one of Seattle's most active and sought-after producers. Follow him on Twitter or like his Facebook page to keep up.




9. Joyce Wrice & Kay Franklin - "Rocket Science" 2016  You really can't get much smoother than this. I'd love to see a show with Joyce Wrice, Mndsgn, and Swarvy in a room with purple lights, couches, and art.




10. Gabriel Garzón-Montano - "Everything Is Everything" 2014  Gabriel recently became part of the Stones Throw family; it's a perfect fit.




11. Brakebill - "Rochester Rut" 2017  SEATTLE MUSIC  This is the first visual release from Brakebill's Hiding Places album which he released last June. The lightbulbs in this video really do it for me.

The New Hotness Vol. 3

1. Grimes ft. Janelle Monáe - "Venus Fly" 2017  This is one of the best music videos I've ever seen in my whole life. Speechless.





2. Taylar Elizza Beth - "Stop Calling My Phone" (prod. Luis Vela)  SEATTLE MUSIC  A Taylar Elizza Beth performance will literally take your breath away. This woman inspired me to abandon my only posting music video ways because she's that awesome.




3.  J Dilla - Ghetto Wishing "ADBT" 2017  This is part of a documentary of the legacy of Detroit Hip Hop Production. See below for more info.


A/V Installation #2
The Unseen - A Detroit Beat Tape
A Film By Gus Sutherland

The Unseen explores the soul and roots of Detroit Hip Hop Production, mirroring the sketchpad
style format of a beat tape. Loosely acting as a prequel to the L.A. based "All Ears" documentary,
The Unseen provides rare insights into a scene that has remained distant from the public eye
while giving birth to some of the culture's richest and most influential sounds.
The film glimpses the hidden and elusive characteristics inherent in a city often
depicted in a one dimensional light.




4. Air Credits (The Hood Internet + Showyousuck) + Sims - "GEAR SHIFTN" 2017  These are seriously some of the nicest people I've ever had the pleasure of working with. I love the effort that went into this video and can't wait to see what they do next.




5.  Onry Ozzborn - "t h 3 B1RTH of c v p ii d" 2017 SEATTLE MUSIC  Nothing but respect for Onry and his grind lately. #props




6. Big Baby D.R.A.M. - "Cute" 2017  D.R.A.M.'s smile is contagious as f....




7. MonoNeon - "Thoughts In The Morning Time" 2017  Bless you Okay Player for guiding me to Prince's bassist, MonoNeon.




8. Little Dragon - "High" 2017  They must have had a blast making this video and I'm pretty sure that is what life is all about.




9. Brother Ali - "Pen To Paper" 2017  The release of this new Brother Ali album, "All The Beauty In This Whole Life," on May 5 has provided me with the job of my dreams. Stay tuned...




10. Porter Ray - "Watercolor" 2017 SEATTLE MUSIC  Yet another always smiling Seattle artist I had to share even though he hasn't released any music videos for this project yet. This Sub Pop backed album contains features from The Palaceer of Shabazz Palaces, STAS THEE BOSS of THEESatisfaction, Nate Jack, and many other voices you may recognize...if you've been paying attention.