When Gift of Gab passed away in June 2021, his death reverberated throughout the music world, with both fans and fellow musicians mourning the loss. Known for tongue-twisting lyrical pyrotechnics, Gift Of Gab was one half of trailblazing Bay Area hip-hop duo Blackalicious, headlining several classic albums. In recent years, Gab endured kidney failure, dialysis, and an emergency transplant, but remained resilient, finding empowerment in music. Recorded in the midst of these health struggles, the new album “Finding Inspiration Somehow” was already complete and set for release upon his death. An impressive showcase from one of the great wordsmiths in rap history, “Finding Inspiration Somehow” is now available worldwide, and features the hard-hitting single “Slaughtah Dem (Godly)” produced by Nick Andre.Gift Of Gab - AlchemyThe Gift of Gab2021-09-07 | Pre-Order "Finding Inspiration Somehow": naturesoundsmusic.com/product-tag/giftofgab
Gift Of Gab already had an album set for release when he passed away earlier this year, and on September 10th, 2021, this collection will be available to the world. Entitled “Finding Inspiration Somehow”, the album is a fitting tribute to an artist who will never be forgotten, showcasing stellar work from one of the great wordsmiths in rap history. On the standout track “Alchemy”, the acclaimed Blackalicous emcee reflects on his battle with kidney failure, delivering a powerful testament to perseverance.Gift Of Gab - Vice GripThe Gift of Gab2021-09-07 | Pre-Order "Finding Inspiration Somehow": naturesoundsmusic.com/product-tag/giftofgab
The tragic passing of Gift of Gab has lead to an outpouring of love and support from fans across the globe. Despite the health struggles he battled in recent years, the celebrated Blackalicious emcee never stopped recording, finding empowerment in music. The new album "Finding Inspiration Somehow" was already complete and set for release upon his death, and will now become the first posthumous collection from Gift Of Gab. An impressive showcase for Gab's complex lyrical acrobatics, "Vice Grip" is the first single off the album, which will be available worldwide on September 10th, 2021.Gift of Gab of Blackalicious: “WE ARE ALL COMPUTERS AT BIRTH!”The Gift of Gab2020-09-17 | ...Gift of Gab of Blackalicious: Just Saying... WHAT IF???The Gift of Gab2020-09-08 | ...Gift of Gab from Blackalicious: WAKE UP!!!The Gift of Gab2020-09-04 | ...Gift of Gab of Blackalicious: DO NOT FEAR THE PUNK A—VIRUS!!The Gift of Gab2020-09-01 | We are not powerless, please take care of each other!Gift of Gab - Aspire Loop MixThe Gift of Gab2018-11-14 | To hear exclusive mixtapes, ep's, and new material monthly come and subscribe to patreon.com/giftofgab.
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Song produced by Jumbo & Curtis Maxwell Video directed by Mark Austin Heim Video produced by Maximum Flavor Media in association with HKL Films
Video directed & edited by Justin Berger Produced by HKL Films in association with Maximum Flavor Media & Quannum Projects
Director of Photography: Mark Austin Heim Assistant Director: R. Mitchell Roth Gaffer / 2nd Camera: Christopher Peoples Hair & Make-Up: Naruemon Promsawasdi
CAST:
The Gift of Gab - himself Lateef the Truthspeaker - himself Lyrics Born - himself Tom Cokenias - The Doctor Alexandra Heard - Nurse Payne G Koop - The Warden Jeff Sun - Orderlie #1 Mitch Roth - Orderlie #2
Shot entirely on location at Soundwave Studios in Oakland, CA
Special thanks to everyone on IndieGoGo who contributed to make this video a reality.
INDIEGOGO CONTRIBUTORS: Taylor "T-Bone" Jones Simkus Michael Lagocki/ArtLoveMagic Dane "Sylence" Scurich Greg Pozza Matt Collier Kev Clark Billy Wing SignOfZeta