Hak Baker
Selected 5 October 2024
Hak Baker
“Blender. ft Joe James”
Music Video of the Week is no other than “Blender” by Hak Baker ft. Joe James. Directed by Rob Akin & produced by Finlay Roberts.
The UK based team created a beautifully raw piece. Depicting the harsh realities of youth and drug dealing for survival, it touches the soul of anyone willing to surrender.
“ Sometimes it is that black and white. Sink or Swim/Do or Die. Money is our Lord”
Director Rob Akins delicate touch shines in the depictions and DOP work. It is intimate, placing the human in the center of the high contrasts.
Hak Baker is no stranger to us. In the past, the video “Telephones for eyes” got nominated for Best Experimental. Will “Blender” follow in the footsteps? Time will tell.
Credits
- Director & DOPRob Akin @rob.akin
- ProducerFinlay Roberts @finztagram___
- 1st ADDominic Mckiernan @dommckiernan
- 1st ACGregor Emmanuel @gregoremmanuel_
- Art DirectionSholto Price @sholtss
- StylingNaomi Barling @naomialannabarling
- Post ProducerMichael Ibikunle @ibi1st · @no8ldn
- ColouristMatt Turner @turners_colour · @no8ldn
- Production CompanyPatterns Inc. @itsallpatterns
- CommissionerNadine Persaud @nadinepersaud
- LabelHak Attack Records/AWAL
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Rob Akin · InstagramFinlay Roberts · InstagramDominic Mckiernan · InstagramGregor Emmanuel · InstagramSholto Price · InstagramNaomi Barling · InstagramMichael Ibikunle · InstagramMichael Ibikunle · InstagramMatt Turner · InstagramPatterns Inc. · InstagramNadine Persaud · InstagramSubmit your own video, for a chance to be featured
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