Mixtape Movies . . . He Might Be Onto Something!
Back in 2006 we had a phone conversation with Draze a video director/producer from Seattle. Rob Schwartz, www.whomag.net, set up the conference call. We listened as Draze talked about this concept of a mixtape movie where he would take scenes from popular movies, there would be lyrics around a storyline and wahlah a Mixtape Movie. Well it was more than that, but that was early 06. Draze was waiting for the final mix down edit and the this Mixtape Movie would be available in a few days.
We agreed to feature the Movie on EVN and assist with promotions. Rob S, the video promotion superstar, was going to promote it thru his various channels. When we finally got a chance to preview the MTM we knew that Draze was onto something. Once you watch the MTM . . . it has you. You don’t blink and you watch it a few times. Well actually several times. There was something about the rapper too, Prince of Thieves, he was right on point all the way through the MTM. You never see his face which made it interesting. The beat/track matched the storyline and flow. Trading Places the Mixtape Movie became one of EVN’s most popular videos.
Then as things can happen, life, business, economy and trying to figure out the next move . . . time keeps on ticking, ticking into the future. Fast Forward to 09. Draze calls . . . “What up Fam? Were ready to release Scarface!” WHAT? Scarface had been on hold for a minute. As usual once received we watched it several times.
A week later Draze calls . . . “What up Fam? Were ready to release Notorious”. . . And so they did.
Having watched this Mixtape Movie concept grow over time, all we can say is that were glad Draze had the Perseverance to PRESS ON when he could’ve given up. The difference is . . . Draze has a Goal and a Plan . . . and he’s working his Plan! There’s something that can be said for Thinking Out of The Box, loving what you do and StickToItTiveNess.
Much Respect to You Draze. Business man, father, promoter, producer, story writer, dreamer! Keep them coming!
(For the rest of us: One never can measure how many near successes they may have had but gave up too fast! YesWe Can!)
The following are Mixtape Movies. 1) Trading Places, 2) Scarface, 3) Notorious. www.mixtapemovies.com

One Response to “Mixtape Movies . . . He Might Be Onto Something!”
Hot!! Much respect on the vision, creativity, execution and persistence. Keep ‘em coming.
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