Tag: rap
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Craft Over Clout: Creating a Marketing Reel for Phat Kat’s Smokestack
Sometimes the best marketing pieces don’t start in a boardroom — they start in real life. While working on a recent project that briefly connected Detroit and overseas talent, I had the opportunity to create something focused and strategic right here at home: a product-driven marketing reel for Phat Kat and his Smokestack smoking accessory.…
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Cavalier – “Manigaults”
Working with Cavalier As a music video producer, every project presents a unique opportunity to collaborate with an artist and bring their vision to life. Recently, I had the pleasure of working with Cavalier, a talented hip-hop artist hailing from the vibrant cultural hubs of New York and New Orleans. Today marks the release of…
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Paradime “Annie” Music Video
At first, I had some concerns about working with a child. Capturing the right moments can be challenging, but Annie proved to be a natural. Just like her dad, she was a superstar in front of the camera, and it was a joy to work with her. I’m incredibly pleased with how the video…
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Fat Ray & Bruiser Wolf – Old Faithful Music Video
Hey everyone, Brandon Damon here from Auxiliary Cinema. I’ve been diving into some exciting new projects lately, and I’m thrilled to share one of them with you. Teaming up with the Bruisers again was an absolute blast, and we’ve put together another fantastic music video. This time, we experimented with some 360 video and…
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Representing Detroit: Behind the Scenes of “The Backbone” with Apollo Brown
I remember being in L.A., standing alongside other Detroit artists DJ Houseshoes and MoeDirdee, repping Detroit. It was in one of those moments where I realized I had achieved a goal I didn’t even know I had—to be claimed by my city. There’s a sense of pride when you’re out of town, and you can…
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Behind the Scenes of “From My Mouth to Gods Ears”: A Music Video with DJ Houseshoes and Big Tone
Hey everyone, it’s Brandon Damon here, and I’ve got something really exciting to share with you. Recently, I got a call from an old friend and mentor, DJ Houseshoes. If you know Houseshoes, you know that’s a sure sign he’s up to something big. His latest project, “Big Shoes,” is said to be his final…