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Dead Silence Releases “Close To Me” Music Video

on October 23, 2024 Artist Music Videos TenthLetterMedia add comment

DEAD SILENCE is heating up dance floors and date nights with the release of the music video for “Close To Me.” The single is from his amazing EP Thru The Fire that elevated the Indianapolis MC to incredible heights this summer. Silence’s lead single “Vanilla Bean” garnered him music love from places like Germany and Great Britain while gaining over 250,000 streams as an artist on Spotify.

“Close To Me” is a sultry and smooth ballad that engages listeners to do as the chorus instructs. Dead Silence uses his cadence and charm to glide over the track. The music video officially released two days ago and is quicky gaining views and replays.

DEAD SILENCE- “CLOSE TO ME” VIDEO SHOOT

Captured at Midwest Leak Studios, the video shoot for “Close To Me” was a grown and sexy affair! Silence worked with Myiesha Dunham & Crossland Pro to produce a visual that would best compliment the track. Filmed by PMFGOAT films, the video features several models and it gives big date night energy.

Check out the official music video for Dead Silence’s “Close To Me” down below! Let us know in the comments what you think of the track!

“Close To Me”

Videographer: PMFGOAT Films (@pmfgoatfilms)

Photographer: Jaali Hester (@jaalihester) Creative Directors: Myiesha Dunham (@thee.creativecoach) & Crossland Pro (crosslandproductions.com)

Models: Whitney Patrice (@starring_whitney) Myiesha Dunham (@thee.creativecoach) Frank-etta Johnson-Griffin (@frankettag) TJ Owens (@officialtjowens) Bron Bron (@lilsavagegod) Assante Collins (@bigst.o) Yanna (@yannathegreatest) Daya Davis (@d.daviss)

Music Video Locations: Midwest Leak Studio (@midwestleak) Music Producer: ZeroYouAFooBoy (@zeroyouafooboy) Mixing Engineer: Mitch (@mitch_lohman) / Location: 416 Wabash Mastering Engineer: Nathan aka matrixaudio (fiver)

Graphic Designer: Fleuresunstudio (fiver)

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Straight Official Sit Downs: Jon Connor

on October 17, 2024 Artist Interviews add comment

MEET JON CONNOR Jon Freeman, J.O.N. Connor, often known simply as Jon Connor, is a rapper and producer from Flint, Michigan. Connor gained prominence for

2wo Offishall x Grafh – “Expensive Cloth”: A Chicago Producer Links With New York’s Finest

on October 14, 2024 Artist Music add comment

Expensive Cloth- 2wo Offishall & Graph When you combine the raw grit of New York lyricism with the polished production of a Chicago beat-maker, you

Cyphersick’s My Time 2: A Bold Statement of Resilience and Growth

on October 14, 2024 Artist Music add comment

Cyphersick is back with a vengeance, and My Time 2 proves it. This project isn’t just a follow-up—it’s a testament to his growth, hustle, and

Redman Set To Release “Muddy Waters 2”

on October 13, 2024 Artist Music News TenthLetterMedia add comment

(Photo Cred: Scott Dudelson | Credit: Getty Images) THE FUNK DOC IS BACK REDMAN, the iconic New Jersey rapper, is finally gearing up to release Muddy Waters 2,

Verse Of The Month | Flaujae- Guns Down

on September 29, 2024 Artist Verse Of The Month (VOTM) add comment

FLAU’JAE the young sensational artist who dazzled on America’s Got Talent is kicking off a new feature from Straight Official. Our Straight Official Verse of The Month comes from this unique rap artist with a message. With gun violence at an all time high, Flau’jae performed this song on AMT pleading America to take a serious stance on this controversial subject.

The Georgia femcee uses the song to carry on the legacy of her father. He was also an aspiring artist who lost his life to gun violence. Flau’jae expresses her raw feelings while questioning what could have been if better choices were made. The relatable track and subject matter are close to home for a lot of us. Her live performance of “Guns Down” is captured down below.

FLAU’JAE-GUNS DOWN

Look, if he would’ve put
That gun down
Then he would’ve been
Here right now

And if he would’ve put
That gun down
Then she would’ve been
Here right now

And if he would’ve put
That gun down
Then they would’ve been
Here right now

If he would’ve put
That gun down
Listen

Do you know what its like
To not have a father
No one to talk to when
You get mad at your mama

I know you ain’t gonna pick up
The phone I still call you
The reason that it hurts so bad
I never saw you

FLAU’JAE- GUNS DOWN cont.

The way my grandma be acting
It got me losing hope
I swear to God I hate to see her
On and off the coke

She said baby girl this is
Just the way I cope
Man, all this weight up
On my shoulders
Trying to stay afloat

But no, I don’t want your sympathy
I’m just telling y’all this
Was really really meant
For me, this industry

This is already meant to be
That’s why the labels
And the tiki shows
Yeah they keep on hitting me

And mama was struggling
Trying to keep the lights on
And I had some snakes in my grass
Yeah, those pythons

It’s hard to see the silver lining
When the lights off
But I know one day
That I’m going be an icon

Yeah, so I gotta keep pushing
People still hating on me
Least I know that they looking

And they see me coming up
So they peek through the bushes
But I’m just trying to raise awareness
For the people that looking

EDITOR’S TAKE

Flau’Jae uses her talents to speak to those who are going through the aftermath of gun violence. In the pure essence of Hip-Hop, she captured her reality and displayed it in the attempt to provide solace and understanding. This type of music is not only a far left from what’s trending in the culture, but also needed to promote healing and peace. “Guns Down” is a track that is good music in the sense that it comes from a good place. That is the type of music that needs to be heard.

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