NEW RELEASE: Mike Jones "Mr. Jones"

Mike Jones vs. Mr. Jones. The former is the real rapper, a once poor guy still comfortable in the culture of the streets. The latter is the public persona of  the rap star, a wealthy baron now living in the lap of luxury. It's probably a duality that Jones has dealt with since making a name for himself with the Platinum album Who Is Mike Jones?  This split-screen examination focuses on the shared similarities, while showing what's possible when these two sides can coalesce in one personality. And, while you've seen split-screens before, the technical wizzes at Syndrome deserve extra credit for unveiling a steady stream of clever transitions that make it seem like the video's frames are either the pages of a book, or the sides of a cube. --> watch "Mr. Jones"

Mike Jones "Mr. Jones" (Ice Age/Asylum/Warner Bros.)
Syndrome, director | Clark Jackson, producer | Robot Films, production co |Robin Frank Management, rep | Brandon Cox, DP

BOOKED: Fall Out Boy - Alan Ferguson, director

artist: Fall Out Boy
song: "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs" 
label: Island Def Jam
director(s): Alan Ferguson
production co: Anonymous Content

SHOT: The Academy Is - Alan Ferguson, director

artist: The Academy Is...
song: "We've Got A Big Mess On Our Hands"
label: Fueled By Ramen/Atlantic
director(s): Alan Ferguson
production co: Anonymous Content

NEW RELEASE: LCD Soundsystem "North American Scum"

This LCD Soundsystem video mashes up  2001: A Space Odyssey with one of the greatest sci-fi flicks of all time: The US moon landing. Or, maybe it's just an ode to those classic MTV moonman spots, with a DFA flag subbing in for the MTV logo. Either way, it's a pretty fun and smart clip that does the impossible: Not only does it make clear that the epic boredom within a space craft is not too dissimilar from what a rock star faces via countless promotional appearances, but it also features a raygun battle. --> watch "North American Scum" 

LCD Soundsystem "North American Scum" (DFA/Capitol)
Ben Dickinson, director | Cody Ryder, producer | Greencard Pictures, production co | Matthew Santo, DP | Graham Reznick, editor

PHOTO: UNK "2 Step" Video Shoot

Hanging on the set of UNK's new video "2 Step" are Dee Sonaram of Koch, DJ Montay, co-director Will Horton, UNK, rappers Big Korey and Baby D, and co-director Dale "Rage" Resteghini.

BOOKED: Fabolous - Bernard Gourley, director

artist: Fabolous feat. Young Jeezy
song: "Diamonds" 
label: Island Def Jam
director(s): Bernard Gourley
production co: Immigrant Film
rep: Yell Productions

BOOKED: Test Your Reflex - Frank Borin, director

artist: Test Your Reflex
song: "Pieces Of The Sun"
label: RCA
director(s): Frank Borin
production co: Shadow Screen
rep: Yell Productions

NEW RELEASE: Mobile "Dusting Down The Stars"

He's moving forward, but she's stuck in reverse. They meet in a field, where a briefcase full of white paint helps accentuate the backwards effect. A rainstorm that soaks it away reinforces the fact that their relationship is pretty much over. Mobile doesn't appear at all, thereby allowing the beautifully shot story to be the focus. --> watch "Dusting Down The Stars"

Mobile "Dusting Down The Stars" (Interscope)
Chris Sargent & Steve Mottershead, director | Cherie Sinclair, producer | Blink, production co | Chris Sargent , DP | Kurt Ritchie, editor

NEWS: Uncle Signs Paul Fedor

Uncle has signed director Paul Fedor. His most recent music video credits include:

• Evanescence "Lithium"
• Augustana "Boston"

SHOT: R. Kelly - Benny Boom, director

Shot in Chicago...

artist: R. Kelly feat. T.I. & T-Pain
song: "I'm A Flirt"
label: Jive/ZLG
director(s): Benny Boom
production co: Uncle