R.A. The Rugged Man - Media Midgets (Official Music Video)
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More than two decades after their classic collaboration "Every Record Label Sucks Dick," legendary emcee R.A. The Rugged Man and iconic producer Buckwild are back with another powerful statement, in the form of R.A.'s new music video "Media Midgets". This time around, the target is broader: from TV producers to radio stations to government propaganda. "Society continues to be brainwashed and programmed," explains the Rugged Man. "They are told what to watch, what to wear, how to think, how to vote, who's lives are important and unimportant, what music and entertainment is relevant. The youth especially need to know that they are being programmed, and spoon fed another man's agenda. They have to think for themselves."
For the video, director Douglas Quill envisioned a dystopian, post-apocalyptic future where free thought and expression are dead. "It's basically society being programmed and turned into mass marketed puppets, until the truth teller shows up and flips the switch," says R.A. "That's when society revolts against the oppressive brain washing machine. I think it's deep but fun and super visual at the same time. This is my most ambitious, biggest, most cinematic video so far."
Music Produced by: Buckwild
Mixed by: Chris Conway
Video Produced / Directed by: Douglas Quill
Starring: Eric Etebari, Zach Bankowski, Leilani Shiu, Ariel Shiu
Director of Photography: Connor Hair
Costume Designer: Brent Roberts
Production Designer: Chelsea Turner
SFX / Make-Up Artist: Christina Ellery
Make-Up Artist: Lili Kaytmaz
Editor: R.A. Thorburn
Colorist: Alan Gordon
1st AD / Assistant Producer: Alex Souetre
Associate Producer: Brent Roberts
2nd Unit Aerial: Terry Miller, Lance Rand
Steadicam Operator: Daniel Fritz
1st Assistant Camera: Peter Mares
Gaffer: Dave Desio
Key Grip: Andrew Lim
Set Dresser: Lauren Penizotto
Set Dresser: Derek Wibben
Wardrobe Assistant: Will Wohlfarth
Production Assistant: Timothy Perry
Craft Services: Summer Virshup
Crane Operator: Lake Hoffmann
Cast:
Selwyn Miller
Steven Marroquin
Doug Farrell
Don Burrow
Scotch Hopkins
James Crosby
Waylon Krieger
Evan Anderson
Dan Landau
Ryan Matthew
Paul Lange
Special Thanks: Tonya Nelson and Express Metal Recycling
Shot on RED EPIC w/ Leica R Lenses - Hudba
this song is relevant especially this time n age
Absolutely more than ever
You want to see the true racist take a look at Joe Biden. Very relevant lyric today!!!
Its timeless. Our leaders have been feeding us shit since day dot. Absolute power corrupts absolutely
Yup
Yes
Now this shit is real rap!
Amen, or real hip hop......
***** it's real rap
R. G. W as opposed to imaginary rap? lol you stupid af
***** so what rappers do you listen? Who do you dont like?
***** I think problem most people have with radio is that they listen to Future,Drake or whoever and expect some deep and profound shit and then get disapointed. Its not supposed to be that.Its supposed to be fun,something to be played in club/car and be catchy.I mean who wants to go out and listen to RA Rugged man like honestly?
I used to be a big underground head(its all i listened to) but i personally have no problem listenin to mainstream stuff anymore and i think its stupid that a lot of people discard it for being something that its not even tryin to be. Also you still have great artists in mainstream like Kanye,Kendrick,Rocky,J.Cole,Schoolboy Q
My Mind is my own AND I TRUST IN MY SOUL!
Ra the Rugged Man Media Midgets - 300k views
Rich Homie Quan Flex - 69 million views
See the problem??!?
+JMOrides marketing and promotion play a huge part.
They just repeat crap long enough for you to tolerate it. Mind control shit
Just be happy that you are not a sheep and a trend follower.
+trudon it's just sad to see
Just cause people have different taste in music than u doesn't mean there's a problem at all
This is Hip Hop right there.
Awareness, Consciousness, Motivation and Message.
Great Job R.A!
Its still hip hop ✊
You forgot crude humour 😂 .. keep it Raawww
"My mind is my own and I trust in my soul."
As far as I can tell this has been the mantra of ever free man in the history of mankind.
This is one of the dopest music videos in Hip Hop. R.A is slept on heavy.
The usual he was too honest ,talented and couldn't be bought so they blackballed him !
He might be underground but he's doing great though. He does tons of shows, has lots of fans and is doing what he loves.
This man is an anomaly.
Respect
I don't listen to much hip hop anymore, but I listen to this album like I was a little kid again. Had the headphones on, smoking blunt after blunt, content to sit on the floor and listen to this.
Thank you
This song is more relevant than ever. The massive censorship in 2020 was done on an industrial scale, even gaming channels and entertainment were targeted let alone real science and news.
My mind is my own and I trust in my soul!!
Perfect sample. Love this track and album so much.
RA is one of the most underrated artists ever, you got some impeccable flow man!!
He ain't underated bruh,he's rated in all the right places by the right people...easily should slot in ANYONES top ten!!!!
"i'm mad famous for being unknown"
@@bradporter181 that comment was from 5 years ago
He always has had that dope flow ever since the first single Bloodshed, that album Never dropped BUT the single did and I had that tape on single and literally bumped it so hard I popped the tape lol one day I went to take it out the whip and it was all stuck inside I had to just rip it out then take out the rest that was still in the tape deck, thank God I recorded the music video even though it was obviously the clean version it was the last time I'd get to hear it until about 15 years later when the internet uploaded it also the whole album gets uploaded sometimes but always vanishes for some reason... It has a few legit classics like 50 thousand years C word with Biggy and every record label
After years, without listening HHop, cause i feel it, so mainstrem and hollow, i finaly get back to my origins, with R.A
I love this, for me this is real HH.
Very true.
almighty snob dog glad you back to rap ...i can tell you some new artist dope like that ....not that weak shit..real rap...you must search for it ..but many young artist back at it...real rap..but never forget its not the golden era anymore...but we got really dope singles..
There's a message from underground rappers like R.A. The Rugged Man, whoever controls ignorance controls the world.
This is REALLY different than what I thought the video for this song was going to be. I thought it would have been generic video of the rapper in front of the camera rapping the song, but this is amazing. I love what R.A. has been doing with music videos for this album. Now we need one for Laugh Clown Laugh or Underground Hitz.
I swear, R.A The Rugged Man has articulated EVERYTHING I've wanted to say for a while on this track!!....Very slept on...
R.A. Is an absolute legend. If he conformed to what record labels wanted he'd be considered an all time great by the masses, luckily for us true heads (only 50,000 of us) he didn't.
One of my favourite RA the Rugged man tracks. My absolute favourite song of 2014. Keep the hits coming!
RA is next level on this one. My god. This is a gem.
keep ur mouth shut bud.
hey guys Alex told me on another thread that he was born with both parts and his parents raised him like a little girl till he was 5
BIG BOSS And then disowned her after that
This 'Man' is 1 of the Greatest Underrated MC's of the Last 30 Hip Hop Years 👐🏼 from the Park Bank" Back in the Labs.... & He is killin all ......
Man I am sooooo glad a friend told me to check out RA. This shit is harder than Slim Shady, lyrically deep like Rass Kas and he flows are up there and equally as fluid as Big Pun. From the UK you and A-F-R-O are blowing my mind. Thanks for reigniting the true Hip Hop embers.
Am I the only one thinking R.A. is getting limited views on purpose ? The views on this make no sense. They have to block the reach on his video, I don't believe only 150k people seen this.
overly paranoid much?
Yeah, it's the Reptilian Illuminati alright.
I believe, man. It's basic Psy ops. Scientology tries to pull the same thing "No one even watches this clown... why should we care about his message?" "He's not even popular" anyone that thinks that youtube doesn't collude with certain interests in playing the game the way it's always been played is a fucking fool.
Another incredible video for an undeniably spectacular song. BRAVO!
I just realized this but the people doing the torturing is UNIT 731 from WW2 I believe. Look it up, they were the most cruel individuals. And the Japanese government gave them unlimited funding. They often did a lot of human experimentation and would try new weaponry on prisoners and villages. but with that said R.A. I love the creativity behind this video. Thank you for bringing us the realest of rhymes. Living legend.
only a few are awake but these ones are the blessed ones, it would be dumb if everybody would be blessed, take your advantage
+FuzeLDuzeL but a lot of people don't know about the LAW and KARMIC DEBT - these are things you need to go by ignored to ascend on to next 5D.. i won't say to much (my chosen few know what I'm saying)
13!
+FuzeLDuzeL Are you? hmmm...interesting..
+FuzeLDuzeL truly being awake you'd realize that it's about waking others and trying to make the population wake up you're apart of the problem not the difference
If you're "woke" you usually chose a side... and mark yourself as such. Stop acting like any of ya'll are special... you're not.
sergio c rodriquez mom told me I am special, douchebag :D
This music video is better than many Hollywood movies. Holy. Shit.
Hollywood is dying and I enjoy it..
definitely one of the best along with immortal technique
Danny Casino .....way-way better.
R.A videos are always on point. Seriously can't wait for this next album.
That was dope as hell RA, awesome song and sick Visual. Keep pumping out that excellent work bro
Had the pleasure of meeting him the other night, got the legends never die album signed, been a fan of his music for a while, truly one of the last real hip hop artists left
One of the rappers who will bring Hip-Hop back to life
R.A. got hit after hit! He speaks truth!!!
Ra is a prophet......
Thank you god
That third verse is pristine.
Your lyrics mean something, they have a message! You tell it straight! Keep it up homie! Always loved this song from the album, a crazy track now with a crazier video! I'll always be there RA always waiting for new shit! 👍👍👍👊
R.A., thank you for your amazing contribution to hip hop. I was at your show in Dallas, in January, when you were with Passionate MC and AFRO. Enjoy the rest of the tour and I hope to see you at another show!
This is great! R.A videos are always so entertaining
GOD Bless you R.A. Keep up the great work!
The very best show I have ever seen was a Rugged Man show, the very best live rapper I have ever seen is RA the Rugged Man!
I've seen a few........ trust
greatest track ive heard in a long time. buckwild+R.A = Fire!! Respect from south germany
Wow this video is so sick!
And Legends Never Die is one of the best albums of the last few years, instant classic
one of the ILLEST songs I've ever heard .
AMAZING FLOW AND RHYMES !!!...
R.a the midget man...dopeness like allways!! Big up from finland
Didnt think I could enjoy the song more than I already did. This is perfect.
I always love R.A.'s videos. They always go so well with his songs
Keep on making good music, R.A! ♥️
wow! amazing lyrics. many truths in here. I appreciate your lyrics man. great stuff. I hope you get 1,000 times more views than you already have
RA still going incredibly strong for more than two decades, maintaining his integrity and righteousness and still speaking as powerful or perhaps even better than he did many years ago. All respect!!
Honestly... Such a brilliant song. Doesn't deserve all the hate he gets.
+Ewan Oliveri Why do people hate him? I only got to know him recently.
+Psycho Flash hes outspoken n got blackballed by the industry...look up method man n ra interview...meth admits his label would not let him work with ra
America's obvious corrupt and misinforming media of today made me come back to this song.
dope video with a sci fi touch , one of r.a's best tracks!
Every Single Comment Pure Love... the man RA....
This.
Is.
Fantastic.
this is real hip-hop... should be hacked to all radio stations and air ways, live...on the air.... everybody would love this track...
Luis Alvarado I agree, but it would blow the lid off on everything so fast that there would be pandemonium. Although that might not be a bad thing at this point.
i fkn feel this absolutely outstanding track. so deep this vid and your one in a million style/Raps!...cant tell u how much! thx for your genius music stuff...much respect from here!
Big Shout out from Algeria ! R.A always on the TOP ..much love
Man you can hear the love for the craft in that flow. Too real
R.A. you such a beast man ! peace from Greece keep it to the streets
geiaa sou re tsakaleeeeee
this is why I own all his albums and seen him live twice. from fl....the best right now...top 5 in my book
I been banging this pretty much daily!!
How in the fuck do people idolize people like Kayne West but will not look twice at Rugged?
Your question is answered in the song.
I love both
Frank Spear cuz they're dumb cunts that like stupid shoes clothes and haircuts
Kanye West isn't bad jeez
+Fnuord Hase lol yes...yes, he is.. I first noticed how bad he is, when he tried to rhyme "Handkerchief" (not sure of the song) but it sounded awful... He has good beats (sometimes: thru the wire/ Jesus walks etc) but lyrically he's garbage....imo. R.A/ Master Ace/ Brother Ali/ Prof/ Kriss Kaliko/ Dilated Peoples...even Chingo Bling and MC Brown, defecate all over Kanye's "skills"
Dope!
Rare, and one of my favorite songs.
This sing is definitely going on repeat! Killin' it, R.A.!
Good stuff man, so underrated.
Ra one of the greatest to ever do it l. Not an RA video if he doesn't smash something
Very different, Unique, & funny. Great video and song. Had the album since its year release and RA is still in my top 5 emcees. Cant wait for the next album
Still comming back to these in 2017, most likely will still be comming back in 2019
best of album of the last 5 years? maybe more?
fucking right champ¬
the greatest! RA
JediMindMFDoom Smooth..
Romania pe zona! Big Up R.A.!
Wow RA......these lyrics are powerful. This song made me feel a little less crazy. I feel like im tha only person that feels that way about television and tha radio n shit. Thats why I haven't had cable in 7 yrs.
Biden line hitting hard right now
G.O.A.T!!!
tremendo trabajo hermano, FELICITACIONES... saludos desde Argentina...
💪 much respect & love from germany go on bro!!!!
SIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICK !!
I thought rap was dead now that all we had left was kanye and Jay z but its not.
1st time hearing about this person and hes very good.✌Keep it up
ASAP rocky?
+Nick Ousley??!
+Nick Ousley ARE YOU FUCKING SRS? ASAP Rocky? Vanilla Ice is better rapper than him.
+Radion Drozdov Hahahaha. Rocky might not be the most lyrical but his music is great. His last album was amazing.
OuroborosGaming He recycles his 1st album over and over and over again.
dope track as usuall, keep it up R.A. you the man
Absolutely dope. Mad props R.A.
this is a hip hop pioneer at its finest ☝👏💯
ROZJEBAŁ
PROPSY FROM POLAND
NICE ;D
...You can't keep me down, you can't keep me down
My mind is my own and I'm trusting my soul...!!!
SZTOS :D
Człowiek sztos R.A The Rugged Man
Topazio +5 Dojebałeś jak łysy grzywką o parapet. Po prostu obiektywnie jest dobrym raperem, nie wiem czy jest w tym coś do podważenia. Masakra, że nawet tu hejty z Polski muszą lecieć.
a uważasz, że jest legendą?
WHOA!...my soul needed this.
I love watching these youngsters jump about with their hippoty hops! Very much good video
In my opinion, R.A is the best white rapper.
Sorry Em
em is in the meme league.. RA is in the real league.
Yeah I have to throw the towel in and agree
Gamers Lounge... they’re both monster lyricists. We don’t have to tear one down to lift the other up. That myopic binary view is indicative of a small mind, fam. ✌🏾
travis jayce ... nigga if purple hills was his last good song (or even that good of a song at all to you) well then we just have different tastes, fam. Have a great day.
@Senai B shut up, weirdo.
How sad he can predict the future 🤣👍🏻
yes RA you legend, great video was nice meeting you in person in london
Dope got to love RA The Rugged Man one of the dopest lyricists to spit on a mic! Fact!
Wow, weirdest music video. But so good. I'm always impressed by RA.
Parazitii brought me here
Cum așa? 😂
do you think paraziti have a similar style as RA? i do. they both are sick
a zis cheloo ca asculta the rugged man si in rest doar hardrock
Pote Rege
cheloo asculta rock???? cred ca ai inteles gresit.
Interviu Cheloo la Conferinta de Presa - Antena 2 (14.07.2012) pe la minutul 28;30
The flow and voice are so complementing to one another
Dayum, you just did it again. Hitting that nail on the head like we all should.
haha scrap yards are good places to shoot vids
RA is a trash, low-tier rapper so it makes sense for someone as pathetic and cringy as him to make a music video in a dump yard.
I don't have to be a rapper to say that somebody is a shitty rapper.
I have an excellent taste in rap. I listen to RZA, GZA, Method Man, ODB, Biggie, Big L, Big Pun, Eazy E, Dre dog, and 8-Ball.
you're so fucking dim it's hilarious... i mean to each their own but keep your shitty opinions to yourself lmao.
Jacob Fridley me ? lol i didnt think i said anything that bad
you do understand that hip hop is, like any other art form, subjective, and not everybody needs to agree with your "excellent taste in rap"
R.A. killing the track like always btw
A lot of work put into this but not enough recognition.
This is exactly the type of hip-hop joint I wanted to hear today.
Love from Finland!
That Joe Biden line is seeming pretty accurate.
Yea, just goes to show how far-right we've all gotten. Joe Biden was picked to be Obama's running mate to appease the conservatives. Now that same dude is labeled as a "far-left commie?" Wild how insane and hyper-conservative America has become. But, picking between an old senile racist and a mule-kicked orange mental asylum patient(also racist), I'll take the senile old Joe any day.
@@AJ-yj7fl righttttttttttttttt
@@AJ-yj7fl im sure that america rn is "Far-Right". reality check, you are deluded
@@sonofserpentine116 Bud, you're the deluded one. Check any spectrum of politics in any western civilized democracy, and you'll see that we are very right-wing in the US. Our left-most politicians would barely be centrists anywhere else in the world. It's not an opinion, it's a plain fact.
You're probably not old enough to remember Joe as a Senator, he'd drop N-Bombs in session, and in hearings. He didn't even care what anybody thought. He also gave the eulogy, at the funeral for the triple k's grand wizard.
you should have broken some flat screen tvs. they would have been lighter to pickup
i was getting tired of music until i stumbled upon R.A. and he really regurgitated me towards music.
Yes Sir!!!!! For me the best Track I´ve heard this year till now!