One of my favorite local bands and a great group of people to work with. Talented musicians from across the world that come together once in a blue moon to rock out New York and New Jersey, music written and band led by the magnanimous DJ Ari Why.
Partially filmed on super8 film on old Bolex cameras. Concept and ideas by the band, we shot and edited.
I followed the ambitious MC across NJ and NYC over several months to explore the man’s message, wit, and confidence. One of many camcorder videos I made before equipping myself with the Canon 5D Mark III – we used a Letus 35mm lens adapter to get that shallow DOF…
My first interview with L.A. rapper Blu, featuring local MC Rasheed Chappell for emtheories.com.
