Well that didn’t take long.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis debuted new single ‘Downtown’ earlier today and have followed-up moments ago with its official video.
An all-out affair, the colorful clip draws on the group’s trademark quirkiness and should earn the Grammy winner’s ample streams – an ever important aspect of song roll-outs in today’s digital age.
Find out why below. Guest features Grandmaster Caz, Kool Moe Dee, Melle Mel, and singer Eric Nally all appear.
Fun, outlandish and dynamic, the visual should ensure that Macklemore are once again omnipresence in the upper echelon of the charts.
Lookout for the group when they perform ‘Downtown’ this Sunday at the 2015 MTV Video Awards.
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Ryan Lewis told Macklemore “Hey let’s just culture vulture like every genre of black, old school music and mash it into one song!” As I do see how the track can be infectious, it doesn’t sound cohesive as it’s overproduced. Plus, it sounds too similar to uptown funk, but hey I’m sure it will be a hit in culdesacs across America as many suburbanite tweens pick out their new pair of Nike Air Max’s…
Oh look at me b1tching endless about nothing as if music belonged to anyone. Hint: It doesn’t.
Why did you bother responding to me with your ignorant, senseless statement? I can tell you’ve never read a book before huh?
Still cant get over the fact that he once beat Kendrick Lamar at the Grammys for Best Rappe of the Year * eye roll *
Rapper
Get over it. His album was better and the Grammy members agreed.
No no no… ok, I was honestly going to give this a try on the recommendation of “tgj” but, what the hell. I’m so conflicted. On one hand I can appreciate the effort put into making this whole umm… experience but, on the other hand, I really don’t connect with their brand of humor. I’m actually struggling to understand how the song is actually structured (its definitely not a traditional ABA song structure). Lastly, it really feels contrived. This is akin to that “thrift shop” song on a few levels. Macklemore’s delivery leaves a lot to be desired. For one, I don’t hear any progression. Production-wise I hear the risk (I guess) but, lyrically/mc-wise, in regards to subject matter and cadence, there’s nothing new hear. They really do a good job pandering to the lowest common denominator. And that’s ok, for a little bit but, after a while I’m going to start genuinely questioning their merit as artist. This is not hate, I love good music but this… this is interesting.
He’s really not all that great of a lyricist, period. That simple!
You wouldn’t be saying that if he was Black.
What kind of risk we’re talking here when it’s basically an “uptown” reharsh (quite better than mentioned). Radio is going to eat it up cause masses will go for it, catchy song indeed. Props for effort though. : >
You should be commending them for not sticking to the tired song structure everyone adheres to. Also, THIS is what you call pandering to the lowest common denominator? Not songs like “Window Shopper,” :Fly like a G-6,” “Stupid H03” no the song by the White rapper; that’s the one that appeals to the dumbest people. At least try to be a little less obviously biased next time.
Okay……..
Kanye where the hell is SWISH?
A whole bunch of chanting, tributes to 80’s icons and an over-the-top carnival still doesn’t hide the fact that there’s a lack of actual talent or artistic stimulation. I’m tired of seeing these kind of artists feeding us circus gumbo and passing it off as entertainment. That was awful! … Better believe it will be a #1 hit though!
Slayage!!!
“-How much did we have for the video ?
-1 000 000 $
– ok deal “
SLAY
SLAY KING
new king of rap
yaaas
I like it….I like the fact that he’s not taking himself seriously….unlike these so called artists with a stick so far up their a***….
eminem didnt become the rapper that he’s now, on his first try…
Who cares that he’s white? People can be so petty….and racist LEL
Not here for it! Damn, just when is the King Andre 3000 releasing new music? The rap game is not the same without his Legendary ass.
Total rubbish.
Y’all can miss me with this stale cheese, designed to appeal to year 2000 born kids.
this reminds me of uptown funk.
Oh look. A White rapper trying to live his dream and getting 5hit on by people who should know better. And please don’t come in here and pretend that you’re being objective, or that he’s not rapping the way YOU think he should be rapping. That thin veneer of BS is nothing but an excuse to hide the racism in the hip-hop/rap community.
I honestly gave it a chance… and I really don’t get it or like it… it’s messy and all over the place, his rhymes or lack thereof, are terrible, the video is stupid…. idk