How I Broke Into the Rap Industry

Author: Ourselves
Published: Thu 27 Mar 2025
Episode Link: https://ourselves.podbean.com/e/how-to-shoot-rap-videos-with-major-artists/

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.

00:00 Introduction

01:09 The Evolution of Hip Hop and Music Videos

01:55 Creating a Treatment for Music Videos

02:52 Expect the Unexpected: Be Ready to Pivot

04:23 Dealing with Late Artists

05:50 Handling No-Shows and Rescheduling

10:08 Importance of Casting

10:43 Avoiding Catfishing in Casting

13:04 Stripping Your Ego and Developing Thick Skin

15:51 Understanding the Culture

17:15 Fashion and Trends in Hip Hop Videos

18:28 Balancing Production and Wardrobe Budgets

19:01 Capturing the Artist's Best Look

19:56 Embracing the Process

20:33 Don't Take It Personally

21:52 Have Fun and Make It Memorable

23:30 Conclusion