behind the scenes: SHOOTING THEOPHILUS LONDON + “I WANT YOU” VIDEO SET

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*me, THEOPHILUS and ELLE “STEELY DAN” CLAY (NEW YORK, circa 2010)
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collaborating with THEOPHILUS has been one of the most fulfilling projects i’ve ever had the honor of being apart of, hands down.

first it was the mixtape “I WANT YOU”, where he asked me to lend some vocals earlier this year -taking me out of my comfort zone. i’d been asked by music making friends to do the same before, but always shied (by the way i’m shocked that thats the correct spelling of the past tense for “shy”) away from the microphone. this time it seemed just right. it was a real collaboration between two like minded artists…and the first of many!

next up, it was creating videos (more so visuals) that would be paired perfectly with the genius music he’s effortlessly been creating for his mixtape. i had an idea for “I WANT YOU”, pitched it to THEO and it was done.

this would be the most sexual piece of work i’ve ever created…listening to the song gave me all the visuals to work with.

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*JEN

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*directing something so sexual was hard, but fun at the same time…i’d say to GLENN “spread your legs…part your lips…writhe on the bed…”. every direction was followed by a “sorry” because i felt so rude sayings those things.

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*liquid courage

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*sleeping KNOX

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it was not only a pleasure shooting THEOPHILUS and GLENN…it was gratifying!

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  • R@nd!
    June 8, 2010

    nice pics..

  • Ralphie Sea.
    June 8, 2010

    By far my favorite post! Love the pics & the vid.

  • B.DeniSE
    June 8, 2010

    WOW, the room looks crappy, But in the video it looks completely different. Great post!

  • sam callis
    June 8, 2010

    Hot pics, hot girl, hot track, the only thing missing was Va$htie in the video coz ur just crazy HOT!
    x

  • Neyna
    June 8, 2010

    Coolness.

  • Chase
    June 8, 2010

    lmao I’d totally say sorry after every direction too

  • Mrs. Purple Rain
    June 9, 2010

    Nice pics.

    Smoking is a disgusting habit, sorry but eww.

  • TRIX
    June 9, 2010

    One of my favorite projects thus far.
    Beyond you working with Theophilus & Glenn. It was more so that you were able to freely express and tell the story so vividly. Pure, truly, Pure. Inspirational. Definitely absorbed some things from this composition. Love it. Keep the Revolution alive VA$HT!E…

    – TRIX | ::indieN:: (weareindieNs.tumblr.com)

  • MissLadySoul
    June 9, 2010

    is that knox robinson?!?!

  • Heather
    June 10, 2010

    good to see your picture here, Knox!!!!

  • amerie
    June 12, 2010

    love the video. what kind of canon do you have?

  • Sarah
    October 28, 2010

    The Lyric ‘I’ve been taking chicks up the ass since I was 6 and a half’ – I’d say that’s not only sexist but glamorising childhood abuse

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