An ensemble of hip hop from the Oakland Bay Area. This music video was created in collaboration with The Factory and Bay Unity Music Project.
Credits
Youth producers
Nathan Davis-Floyd, Ame Garrucho
Average rating
(3.76)
Organization
Creative Commons info
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Reviews
That was probably one of the best videos I've seen so far. It was an orginal song, made up by teenagers. The lyrics of the song hit on the basis that most teenagers have to face with. It was well filmed, and had a lot of excellent shots, expecially when it showed the guy breaking the lamp in slow motion. I really enjoyed the video and liked the song. Good job.
Patrick Shrader | May 15, 2006
Excellent use of video effects, and stylization. The overall quality of the video and music is excellent. The message is clear and compelling. Even the repetative "Somebody help me please!" is extremely effective .
Alan Michel | May 13, 2006
The message of the video could apply to lots of kids everywhere. Everyone needs help sometime. the music was great. Nice job.
Amy O'Neill | May 05, 2006
Very professional job. It's easy to see that everyone connected with this piece has a lot of talent.
Bj Hawkins | May 02, 2006
great shots of the city and the life of people in your area. I think we found our winner!
Jennifer Soto | May 02, 2006
Great music video I can see this MTV bopping my head, ya right on guys!
Alex F. | May 02, 2006
this music vid was hot, on fiyah. everyone tryna play em. but it was good. I liked the setting and the shots.
Kelvin Saporana | April 30, 2006
I liked the message of the video but i feel that it wasn't shot very well. It was good overall.
Deyaa Abuelsaad | April 28, 2006
I know what this theme is all about. But my Question to the Filmmaker(s) s: everyone has struggles in life, what difereante your from everyone else?
Delfy Velasquez | April 28, 2006
This music video was not of my kind. I didnt like the rapping, the beat was good though. I dont know, this music vid remind me too much of every other artist out there.Well, There some potenial.
Lesile Santos | April 28, 2006
uh, i think this way too much like a typical music video. I think he could of went a million different ways with the song. the editing was tight and the shots were as well.
jocelyn | April 28, 2006
The song was good enough to hold up a bad video, but you stepped your game up and came through with a great video. Nice variation in scenes and I liked how the pacing reflected the double-time deliveries of the rappers.
Huy | April 28, 2006
i thought this was a good movie about the struggles of life and growing up
nat | April 28, 2006
Wow! I was really impressed with this music video! Firstly, the original soundtrack was blow away and I was extremely impressed with the lyrics and the story that they told. Unlike some of the hip-hop music videos we see today, your film portrays a clear message through audible lyrics and very well choreographed shots. Switching between the story-line and singing in your studio was a nice touch. The filming was smooth and the amount of effort you put into this really shows. The only thing I can think to improve upon for this video is that sometimes the lip synching did not match up with the recorded lyrics, but you could barely tell. I love how the story was told from the perspective of different people and their frustration could really be felt through this movie. I was probably most impressed with the shots that you chose, manipulating the speed of clips and overlaying images was really working well. Again, amazing job!
Michael M | April 27, 2006
Inspirational, moving, emotional...also beautifully shot and edited. I want this song on my iPod!
Heidi | April 27, 2006
I'm not usually a fan of hip hop, but this was awesome! The song was REALLY moving and catchy. I also like the variety of shots you incorporated into your piece. Awesome editing! GOOD JOB! :)
Nicole Garcia | April 26, 2006
Nice shot, nice music, nice lyric. This piece is ggggggreat!! You highlighted a popular problem among many people.
Tung Pham | April 26, 2006
The song REALLY got me (I caught myself humming along half way through). Visually: strong camerawork and editing. I appreciate the diversity of images throughout. The audio and visuals seemed out of synch now and again but it only distracted me a little (in the beginning). Great job and keep sharing your music videos (please)!
Emily Bennison | April 25, 2006
When you think of video production, you don't usually think of rap, but this video was great. I like the way you made it to be a music video like one on MTV. Great editing techniques, however it was a little too long, and at the beginning, the lyrics were off from the song and the person singing.
Jonathan | April 24, 2006
it was hot i like it a lot i like that fact that they use church music at first then got to the song
Melina O'Grady | April 24, 2006
I think it was a typical video we see on MTV. Where is the Originality at? C'mon guys!
oddesa | April 21, 2006