BOOKED: Webbie – Edwin Decena, director

artist: Webbie f/ LeToya
song: "I'm Missing You"
label: Trill/Asylum/Atlantic
director(s): Edwin Decena
production co: Pure Productions

February 21, 2008 in Asylum, Atlantic, Pure Productions | Permalink

SHOT: Mike Jones - Juwan Lee, director

Mjones_jlee Director Juwan Lee, Mike Jones and video producer Justin Si Diener on the set of "Drop It."

artist: Mike Jones f/ Hurricane Chris
song: "Drop it"
label: Asylum/Warner Bros.
director(s): Juwan Lee
production co: Uncle

December 7, 2007 in Asylum, Uncle, Warner Bros. | Permalink

SHOT: Mike Jones - Jokes, director

Director Jokes is best know for the YouTube and MTVU success that was his Mayday feat. Cee-Lo video "Groundhog Day."

artist: Mike Jones
song: "Turnin' Headz"
label: Ice Age/Asylum/Warner Bros.
director(s): Jokes
production co: The Filming Co.
rep: Labuda Management

October 2, 2007 in Asylum, Labuda Mgmt., Warner Bros. | Permalink

NEW RELEASE: Paul Wall "I'm Throwed"

Paul Wall Self-proclaimed "iceman" Paul Wall joins Jermaine Dupri, current cameo whore Travis Barker and some guy who isn't William Hung* for a chilled out b&w video that features some of Wall's diamond-heavy creations. Creative team Syndrome steps up to the plate too, laying down some silky motion design reminiscent of Robert Hales' vids for Jet "Are You Gonna Be My Girl?" and Gnarls Barkley "Crazy." (review by Kevin Holy) --> watch "I'm Throwed"

*No, that's Wall's jewelry and TV show partner, Johnny Dang.

Paul Wall  "I'm Throwed" (Swishahouse/Asylum/Atlantic)
Syndrome, directors/editors | Clark Jackson, producer | Robot Films, production co | Robin Frank Management, rep | Brandon Cox, DP

April 27, 2007 in Asylum, Atlantic, New Releases, RFM, Robot | Permalink

SHOT: Mike Jones - Dr. Teeth, director

artist: Mike Jones
song: "My 64"
label: Ice Age/Asylum/Warner Bros.
director(s): Dr. Teeth
production co: The Filming Co.
rep: Labuda Management

April 24, 2007 in Asylum, Filming Company, Labuda Mgmt., Warner Bros. | Permalink

NEW RELEASE: Mike Jones "Mr. Jones"

Mikejones_mrjones2 Mike Jones vs. Mr. Jones. The former is the real rapper, a once poor guy still comfortable in the culture of the streets. The latter is the public persona of  the rap star, a wealthy baron now living in the lap of luxury. It's probably a duality that Jones has dealt with since making a name for himself with the Platinum album Who Is Mike Jones?  This split-screen examination focuses on the shared similarities, while showing what's possible when these two sides can coalesce in one personality. And, while you've seen split-screens before, the technical wizzes at Syndrome deserve extra credit for unveiling a steady stream of clever transitions that make it seem like the video's frames are either the pages of a book, or the sides of a cube. --> watch "Mr. Jones"mike jones vs mr jones

Mike Jones "Mr. Jones" (Ice Age/Asylum/Warner Bros.)
Syndrome, director | Clark Jackson, producer | Robot Films, production co |Robin Frank Management, rep | Brandon Cox, DP

February 23, 2007 in Asylum, New Releases, RFM, Robot, Warner Bros. | Permalink

SHOT: Lil Flip f/ Lyfe Jennings - Bernard Gourley, director

Lil Flip, Lyfe and Bernard Gourley Director Bernard Gourley (right) breaks the shot down for Lil' Flip (left) and Lyfe Jennings on the set of "Ghetto Mindstate."

artist: Lil' Flip feat. Lyfe Jennings
song: "Ghetto Mindstate"
label: Clover G/Asylum/Warner Bros.
director(s): Bernard Gourley
production co: Immigrant Film
rep: RW Media

November 27, 2006 in Asylum, Immigrant Films, RW Media, Warner Bros. | Permalink

BOOKED: Cadillac Don & J-Money - Brian Frank & Dale Resteghini, directors

artist: Cadillac Don & J-Money
song: "Peanut Butter and Jelly"
label: Southern Boy/Asylum
director(s): Brian Frank & Dale Resteghini
production co: Raging Nation

July 13, 2006 in Asylum, Raging Nation | Permalink

PHOTO: Paul Wall & Director Amir Valinia

Gtcrshpalwall Rap star Paul Wall hangs on the set of "Internet Goin' Nutz" with director Amir Valinia of Gatecrasher Films. In keeping with the theme of this tune, the video has been spreading virally through the Internet via You Tube and other avenues.

Amir Valinia also directed the Paul Wall "Girl" video currently airing on MTV and BET.

April 4, 2006 in Asylum, Atlantic, Gatecrasher | Permalink

NEW RELEASE: Mike Jones "Flossin"

Mike JonesMike Jones "Flossin" Swishahouse/Asylum/Warner Bros.
Mike Jones & Dr. Teeth, directors
Nik Dace & Kareem Johnson, producers
Filming Company, production co
Pat Darrin & Bliss Bussant, DPs
Rikardo Handy/Master Cylinder, editors
Description: Mike Jones lives large at his babe-filled mansion in the video. When not hanging with the song's  guest singer Big Moe, the  rapper sits with his friends in a plush screening room where he watches this video and a snippet of himself performing another cut.

November 29, 2005 in Asylum, Filming Company, New Releases, Warner Bros. | Permalink

NEW RELEASE: D4L "Laffy Taffy"

Laffy TaffysD4L "Laffy Taffy" Dee Money/Asylum/Atlantic
President Thomas Forbes, director
CNite, producer
Focus Films, production co
Description: I don't think this song is actually about candy. D4L rap about girls shaking that "Laffy  Taffy" and the delights of those who know how to suck a lollipop. The D4L guys hang at a club where women exhibit both talents in addition to participating in a pillow fight and getting all wet from playing with Super Soakers.

November 29, 2005 in Asylum, Atlantic, Focus Films, New Releases | Permalink

NEW RELEASE: Paul Wall "They Don't Know"

NOT Paul WallPaul Wall feat. Mike Jones & Bun B "They Don't Know" Swishahouse/Asylum/Atlantic
Dr. Teeth, director
Keith Paschell & Tracey Hicks, producers
The Filming Co., production co
Master Cylinder, editor
Description: Paul Wall and his cohorts Mike Jones and Bun B aren't too impressed, or flattered by all the newcomers to their suddenly hot hip-hop scene in Houston. While tourists stop by to get iced-out with flashy chains and platinum grills, Paul Wall and crew keep it real. The b&w clip shows their gritty hood, with the only flashes of color being their tricked out cars.

November 21, 2005 in Asylum, Atlantic, Filming Company, New Releases | Permalink

BOOKED: Cam'ron - Dale Resteghini, director

Cam'ron will be back in action with this video that's slated to feature several high profile females from the hip-hop and r&b worlds . These all-stars will join Cam'ron and a bevy of models at his glamorous mansion.

artist: Cam'ron
song: "Do Your Thing"
label: Diplomat/Asylum
director(s): Dale Resteghini
production co: Raging Nation

November 8, 2005 in Asylum, Raging Nation | Permalink

NEW RELEASE: Mike Jones "Back Then"

Mike JonesMike Jones "Back Then" Swishahouse/Asylum/Warner Bros.
Dr. Teeth, director
Tracey Hicks & Keith Pashall, producer
Filming Company, production company
Zeus Morrand, DP
Quick, editor
Description: This funny clip shows the suddenly wealthy and successful Mike Jones rebuffing the advances of women who previously treated him like a scrub.

May 12, 2005 in additional production cos., Asylum, Filming Company, New Releases, Warner Bros. | Permalink