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Showing posts with label video. Show all posts

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Throwback Thursdays #3: "Holla Holla"




A few weeks ago, Wes and I started participating in this thing on Twitter called "Throwback Thursdays."  Basically, after one of our many conversations about the current state of music and taking into consideration the large percentage of what we consider "wack, unbearable, bull$#!" that's out there today, we realized that there was music from the early 2000s that we didn't give a fair chance back in its time; yeah we may have slept on it, but only because the bar was set really high back then, or at least it seemed to be.  Another generation, a different time zone.


So in retrospect, after listening to several popular records from the "aughties," we have a newfound appreciation for them- thus, our version of "Throwback Thursday" was born.  Previous inductees include Ja Rule & Ashanti's "Down 4 U," and 112's "Anywhere."  This week, I'm bringing it back to The Inc. with Ja Rule's 1999 debut single, "Holla Holla."  This dude just had sick energy on the mic and on camera and his hooks were solid and conistent.  It's murdaaaaa! 


Ja slam dancing on the 6-4 circa 1999

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

“King Hammer:” Better Run (Jay-Z Diss) Video



...I'm really at a loss; this video inspires the same curious, speechless awe I suppose you'd have while witnessing a car accident or church fire.  Whatcha say, Hammer, "Proper?"


Friday, July 16, 2010

Paul Thomas: "Smackin' Your Gum"

Errything ain't hardcore you know!  


I can't sing, but I'ma let my man...my girl...my man?  I'm confused...


Anyway, check out the video for a track we did with "comedeogenic" Chicagoan, Paul Thomas. The track's called "Smackin' Your Gum," it was conceived, written, produced, recorded, and mixed right here at The Bank.  Also watch for a cameo from your boy TJ performing as a "club douchebag."


WARNING:  You may be disturbed by this video...probably.





Paul says, "To be a successful R&B singer, you gotta love yourself."  
I think my man (my girl?) may have taken it too far...probably.


For more skits, music, and general hilarity, go to www.bigheadpaul.com

Monday, January 25, 2010

Bank Remixes Part 4: "You're Not My Girl"




Remix 4 is up, check out the video!  I had fun with this Ryan Leslie song, as it was originally recorded at 108 bpm- a nice break from the slower tempos of most of today's hip hop and r&b.


I'm not really sure how to classify this remix; it's not really genre specific, but it has a loungy-club vibe that's somehow able to be laid back even with some aggressive, off-kilter drums.


You can download this remix by clicking the image below. If you're an artist interested in using the the track for your own project, email us:  info@thebankinc.com


-TJ
click the image to download the track.