LYRICS BORN Goes On An Intergalactic, Stop-Motion Journey In New “Alligator Boots” Video – Vision Board Out Today
LYRICS BORN
Goes On An Intergalactic,
Stop-Motion Journey In New “Alligator Boots” Video
New Album Vision Board Out Today
On Tour Now
NOVEMBER 11, 2022 (LOS ANGELES, CA) – Imagine that a brand new, mystical, stop-motion world has opened up. Alligators, flamingos, tiny elephants with big hearts, oranges, vast seas, and frigid, tall glaciers are all abound. Oh, and it’s all located in space. The only man brave enough to charter these unknown and magical terrains? Rap legend LYRICS BORN (LB) on his magic flying carpet, of course! Today, not only has he dropped his brand new, 14th album Vision Board, but he also is releasing his new stop-motion, clay-animated video for “Alligator Boots.”
Credit: Mark Chua
“Jesse Hughes directed and filmed the stop-motion video based on the storyline of the song. He is brilliant,” says LB. “He collaborated with the genius artist Leanne ‘Elrod’ Rodriguez who handcrafted the amazing resin props to create the ‘set,’ This is by far one of the best videos that I’ve ever made.”
“It feels amazing now that Vision Board is out. To think of all the changes that the world and I have gone through over the past three years, and to come out on the other side with a renewed sense of self, and artistic momentum with my 14th album is so energizing,” continues LB. “My project from this Spring, Mobile Homies: Season 1, was an informal and eclectic collection of songs with friends. Vision Board is a whole other kettle of fish. It’s an (im)proper, theme-based fantasy ride, all produced by Rob Mercurio (Galactic, Joe Jackson).”
With a new album, a new physical presence (He lost 65 pounds, going from 220 to 155), and a new outlook on life, Lyrics Born isn’t planning on slowing down any time soon. In fact, he’s ready to take on the music world in a way he’s never done before. “This and future projects wouldn’t be possible without our health. And when I say health, yes, of course physical is very important, but mental and spiritual health is important as well. We spend a lot of time talking about the future, but without our health, we have no future, and our experiences in the present are severely limited as well,” explains LB.
Vision Board
1 Diamond Door feat. Princess Shaw
2 I’m The Best Rapper in the World
3 Choosy Choosy
4 My Favorite Ghost (Phantom Pains) feat. Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph and Nigel Hall
5. Bang Bang Bang
6. Who’s The Best? (Dear Young LB)
7. Go Ape Shit feat. L-Deez and Cut Chemist
8. Alligator Boots feat. Say Sway
9. Greatness on Repeat (Go Me!) feat. D Sharp
As the first Asian-American solo rapper to perform at Lollapalooza and Coachella and to release a greatest hits record, Lyrics Born has broken through countless barriers to cement his storied and illustrious career. Having been part of the Quannum Projects collective of Hip Hop artists from the San Francisco Bay Area that spawned such lyrical luminaries as Blackalicious, Lateef the Truthspeaker, Lifesavas, DJ Shadow, among many others, Lyrics Born established himself firmly among the upper echelon of indie Hip Hop artists. He has also expanded his empire into film, including roles in Boots Riley’s critically-acclaimed Sorry To Bother You and the aforementioned Netflix film Always Be My Maybe starring comedian Ali Wong, Randall Park, and Keanu Reeves.
“No matter what is happening in your life or the world, lead with happiness and imagination. There is always more road and runway to explore and lead,” concludes LB. Vision Board is out today via Mobile Home Recordings.
TOUR DATES
Nov 17 San Francisco, CA The Independent SF
Nov 18 Nevada City, CA Crazy Horse
Nov 19 Mammoth Lakes, CA Liberty
Dec 01 Fort Worth, TX Billy Bobs
Dec 02 Austin, TX Parish
Dec 15 San Diego, CA Music Box
Dec 16 Palmdale, CA Transplants Brewing Company
Dec 17 Venice, CA The Venice West
