Posted by: nickobri-blog on 29 August 2015
Like many Mariners supporters, Macklemore is a huge fan of Griffey - he recounts some of the star's on-field heroics on the 2010 track 'My Oh My.' Getting Griffey in the video was the idea of director Jason Koenig, who is also a big fan. Dance Off' was released as second single of the album on February 25, 2016, succeeding 'Downtown'. The song's music video was uploaded to Ryan Lewis's YouTube, now known as Macklemore LLC, channel on May 17, 2016. It was directed by Lewis & Jason Koenig.
- From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ' Downtown ' is a song by American hip hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Eric Nally, Melle Mel, Kool Moe Dee, and Grandmaster Caz. The song was officially released on August 27, 2015 as the lead single from their second studio album This Unruly Mess I've Made (2016).
- Before Nally was chilling downtown with Macklemore & Co., he was the frontman for the Ohio band Foxy Shazam, which formed in 2004 and disbanded in 2014. After independently releasing their debut.
Downtown by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
Summer may be drawing to a close, but for Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, it’s not too late for a breezy moped cruise–or gang showdown, for that matter–on a sunny afternoon. Their new single, “Downtown,” and it’s accompanying video is a frenetic and jubilant affair that has been stuck in my head all day. Macklemore picks up where he left off with 2013’s “Thrift Shop,” only this time it’s mopeds he’s haggling over, not cheap clothing, and when he finds the one he wants, he rides it through the wall of the store and out of sight. From there, it’s choreographed dances, leisurely cruises with the ladies, streetcorner showdowns a la West Side Story, and more over five and a half gloriously bizarre minutes.
Like the video, the song is scatterbrained and has a short attention span, but this, for me, is what makes it so much fun. The rap flops back and forth between Macklemore’s laidback flow and his veteran guests’ edgy gang vocals, periodically and abruptly giving way to Eric Nally’s euphoric and melodic chorus, delivered in a voice reminiscent of early 90’s Michael Jackson. The narrative element, the bizarre props, and the eclectic cast of characters make the whole thing feel more like a musical number than a song, and while I’ve always abhorred musicals, “Downtown” is possibly the most fun I’ve had with a music video this year. Even Macklemore’s critics, who seethed last year when he and Lewis won a Grammy despite accusations of cultural appropriation similar to those leveled at Iggy Azalea, will struggle not to be impressed with this one.
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' new 'Downtown' music video is the craziest thing ever and we can't stop watching (and listening)!
The Grammy-winning duo released their latest music vid earlier today and the clip features cameos by music stars like Melle Mel, Kool Moe Dee, Grandmaster Caz and Eric Nally. The upbeat, funky jam is a little bit 'Thrift Shop' and, at times, a little Queen with dramatic piano playing and belting vocals.
Downtown By Macklemore
The video also features insane and outlandish imagery that will leave you scratching your head (in a good way) and smiling. First off, Macklemore heads to a moped shop to buy a moped. And yes, he raps about buying a moped the whole time. LOL.
The rapper then heads downtown where he boogies through the streets with some backup dancers.
Later on, there's a bizarre motorcycle chariot being helmed by wild rocker Eric Nally.
Macklemore Downtown Music Video Cast
The wild antics continue and Macklemore and his pals (we're talking, like, thousands of people) take over the streets of, well, 'Downtown.'
Macklemore Downtown Lyrics
Watch the crazy video for yourself!