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Czarface's New Video Is Reminder Of Just How Innovative Hip-Hop Is

Czarface has dropped a new visual for "Czarchimedes' Death Ray," one of 14 new singles from the group's recently released album, CZARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (Silver Age/Virgin Music). Directed by Hoku & Adam—best known for their animated video for Katy Perry’s “Harleys In Hawaii"—the visual pushes the creative boundaries of what Hip Hop can do. 

“We needed a visual that captured Czarface's brand of justice and a kid's boundless imagination,” Esoteric said. “But also one that also kept a comic-like pace to match the track.” 

And they succeeded. The video continues Inspectah Deck, 7L and Estoteric's comic book aesthetic while delivering top tier bars and captivating beats. CZARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE arrived on December 1 with guests like L

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Aesop Rock Delivers Self-Directed "All City Nerve Map" Video

Aesop Rock has dropped a new video for “All City Nerve Map,” another highlight from his recently released album, Integrated Tech Solutions. Not only did he self-produce the song, he also directed the visual. The album’s fictional corporate namesake (not a cult) was compelled to offer an official statement on the release: “People outside the ITS ecosystem often ask - ‘What does ITS™ actually do?’ and ‘What will I be able to do with ITS that I couldn’t do myself?’ Our answer is always the same: ‘All type of shit.'" 

Integrated Tech Solutions features billy woods, Hanni El Khatib, Rob Sonic, Nikki Jean and Lealani amid a streamlined psychedelic production style. “All City Nerve Map” joins a broad and diverse catalog of visuals tied to the pr

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