MCA, a member of the rap group The Beastie Boys, passed away today after his battle against cancer. I haven't done one of my music video recaps in awhile, but I was meaning to getting around to talking about the all time classic 90's music video "Sabotage".
Directed by Spike Jonze, this music video is one of the best genre parodies done to date. Based on the hood sliding and thick mustache stereotypes of the cop shows of the 70's and 80's, "Sabotage" is executed beautifully with absolute mayhem without reason. Accompanied with rhythmic editing that carries on a constant chase scene and dozens of wide angle over the shoulder "intense" type feel shots, "Sabotage" doesn't disappoint but translates this song beautifully into a film medium.
Rest in peace, one of the only rappers to do it right.
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