Ab-Soul’s “Terrorist Threats” Music Video
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Ab-Soul’s “Terrorist Threats” music video is a powerful and thought-provoking look at the current state of the world.
Introduction
“Terrorist Threats” is a song by American hip hop recording artist Ab-Soul, taken from his debut studio album Control System (2012). The song, produced by American record producer Tae Beast, features vocals from fellow American rappers Jay Rock and Schoolboy Q. It was released on January 24, 2012, as the third single from the album.
The music video for “Terrorist Threats” was directed by Christopher Simms and premiered on January 31, 2012. The video features footage of Ab-Soul performing in front of a live audience, as well as appearances from Jay Rock and Schoolboy Q.
The video’s concept
The video was directed by PropertyOfZack, who also did Schoolboy Q’s “Collard Greens” music video. The video features Ab-Soul driving around Los Angeles at night, while clips of news footage about the NSA spying on Americans are shown on the car’s television screen. The video also features cameos from Schoolboy Q and Kendrick Lamar.
The video’s production
The video was directed by James Jones and it was released on December 10, 2012. The video features Ab-Soul performing in front of a group of people in hoodies and masks. The video’s production is very simple, but it effectively communicates the song’s message.
The video’s release
The music video for Ab-Soul’s “Terrorist Threats” was released on December 21, 2012, the same day as the release of his album Control System. The video was directed by Joshua Shoemaker and produced by Clark Jackson and Shoemaker. It features footage of Ab-Soul performing the song in front of a live audience, intercut with footage of people in various locations around Los Angeles.
The video’s reception
The video’s reception was mixed; some praised its visual style and originality, while others criticized its use of 9/11 imagery and found it to be in poor taste.
The video’s legacy
The “Terrorist Threats” music video has attained a level of notoriety among fans of Ab-Soul and hip hop in general. The video, which was released in 2012, features Ab-Soul rapping in front of various landmarks in Los Angeles while donning a mask. The video concludes with Ab-Soul being arrested by the police.
The “Terrorist Threats” music video has been praised for its creative filming and editing, as well as its commentary on police brutality and the LAPD’s notorious “gang sweep” operations. The video has been viewed over 2 million times on YouTube, and has been featured on numerous hip hop blogs and websites.
