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From the DMV to Los Angeles, Santana Ali arrives as a breath of fresh air in the rap game. The rising recording artist channels his inner animal in all that he does, especially when it comes to his sound and lyrics. With an out-of-the-box mentality equipped with endless creativity, Santana considers himself the chosen child, with fans referring to him as “a child of pyramids.”
Now, he premieres the official music video for “RAISIN IN THE SUN,” exclusively on Flaunt. The triumphant record showcases the best of all Santana Ali’s talents, as he raps about overcoming the trials and tribulations of being the underdog and beating all odds. Debuting a well-sampled beat, Santana proves how to construct the perfect song while displaying his lethal rapping ability.
Directed by Gabe Holster and Santana himself, the new visual is inspired by Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight. The cinematic video exudes a human feel, steering away from your typical rap video full of women, guns, and partying. This is not only visually-appealing, but inspirational for audiences all across the world. It’s about reaching outside your comfort zone for something greater.
Santana states, “We want the fans to get inspired. To know that rap is more than guns and drugs, and that this art form is one that goes hand in hand with cinema. “RAISIN IN THE SUN’ is a testament that you can accomplish whatever you put your mind to and that you’re capable of stepping outside of the box and creating your own.”
With a charismatic personality, impeccable wordplay, and unmatched energy, Santana Ali is on his path to greatness. Watch the video above!
Written by: Shirley Ju
Photo: @pzzled
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