Check out the brand new video from Talib Kweli for the track “Heads Up Eyes Open” featuring Rick Ross and Yummy Bingham. Directed by Chris Smith, the video is centered around a father and a son living separate lives. The father continues at his day job while the son lives a life of crime.
Here’s a statement from Kweli (via Rolling Stone) on the inspiration for the video, which he dedicated to the late hip-hop promoter, Headcourterz: “When I was on Rawkus, there was a guy working there named Headqcouterz, a good friend of DJ Premier, whose spirit was so beautiful that he would brighten any room he would enter,” Kweli wrote. “He lost his life years ago, but there was one thing he used to say each and every time he said goodbye – ‘Heads Up, Eyes Open.’ This phrase has stuck with me and become a guide thru my career and life. Produced by J. Rhodes, ‘Heads Up, Eyes Open’ is a song dedicated to the memory of Headqcourterz. It is a song about how faith informs the way an artist moves and creates. It was a pleasure to be joined by Rick Ross and Yummy Bingham, two of my favorite artists.”
The track is beautiful, and shows off all three artists at their very best. Vocalist Yumy Bingham gives a very soulful performance on the hook, while both Kweli and Ross deliver top notch verses. The single is from Kweli’s upcoming album, Radio Silence, dropping November 17th. Keep an eye out for the record and watch the dope video above!
