Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
Dizzee Rascal - Sirens
Lots of social commentary in this British video, but one that may not be obvious to American viewers is that of the cultural divide between young and old symbolized by the hoodie he wears - which is being banned around England. Here is a great review of the video that digs deeper into the videos social messages.
Directed in 2007 by W.I.Z., a video director from Great Britain. W.I.Z. has directed a number of high-concept videos for major music artists from the United Kingdom and the United States, including Massive Attack, Kasabian, Oasis, and Arctic Monkeys. Many of these videos, in addition to featuring the song and the performers, also follow a running narratives that often contain a political or social message.
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