How I Broke Into the Rap Industry from Ourselves Podcast

How I Broke Into the Rap Industry

25 minutes Posted Mar 27, 2025 at 4:40 pm.

Introduction

The Evolution of Hip Hop and Music Videos

Creating a Treatment for Music Videos

Expect the Unexpected: Be Ready to Pivot

Dealing with Late Artists

Handling No-Shows and Rescheduling

Importance of Casting

Avoiding Catfishing in Casting

Stripping Your Ego and Developing Thick Skin

Understanding the Culture

Fashion and Trends in Hip Hop Videos

Balancing Production and Wardrobe Budgets

Capturing the Artist's Best Look

Embracing the Process

Don't Take It Personally

Have Fun and Make It Memorable

Conclusion

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Shooting rap videos isn’t for the faint of heart. Missed call times, wild pivots, and $75K wardrobes. Here’s the unfiltered truth about working with hip hop artists.

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