This has been one of my favorite songs since the first time I heard it years ago...miss him and would love to hear new material...but until then, I'll continue to play his old stuff
do people really need a point or reference for good music Van Hunt sounds like Van Hunt shit leave it at that ever hear someone with a extremely similar voice as your own? does it mean the other person is trying to sound like you? no and if some one is dressed other then what you think a group of people should then that's your own ignorance grow up
@mightybee101 good point but a lot of times it's just a figure of speech bcuz u feel so good listening. I just wanted to add that if we as fans actually bought Van Hunt stuff & others like him from the store, the record companies would release more material & mainstream radio would play it also
Prince paved the road for every black artist out of the mold, but unfortunately Prince wishes he was making music as good as Van Hunt these days. Van Hunt scraped the Funk off of Prince`s B-sides and made whole albums out of it.
Van Hunt is an amazing singer who does not get as much publicity and popularity as he deserves. I dont see why everyone loves all this other crap. Van Hunt is awesome.
Why? Because he's a black dude playing guitar? He doesn't look like Prince. He doesn't sing like Prince. He doesn't dance like Prince. He doesn't play like Prince. His songs sound nothing like Prince. My point?
They are separate entities. Hunt can survive without Prince. Prince does not influence every black 'underground' artist. Not because I'm trying to protect Prince nor Hunt - think people are so quick to relate one to another without cause.
@TheDucciano Wow! Thanks for the information. I understand that they are separate individuals, yet you can hear the undertones and influence of many artists through Van Hunt. I hear Prince, Mick Jagger, a little bit of country, etc.
Show me where you hear a Prince undertone in Hunt's music. I agree, there could be some
country flourishes in 'The Southern Shade' but it's mostly because of the instrumentation. Where do you
hear Mick Jagger?
I'm not trying to be a douche - I just don't get it when people compare Hunt to Prince or any other musician to another. It's a lazy argument and it is needed mostly, I think, to satisfy a human desire to label everything.
@TheDucciano Prince pretty much does influence every black underground artist.....matter of fact Van Hunt list Prince as one of his influences. But I do agree with you when you say people are quick to try and label something.
@nolanliln There is no way in hell that u can qualify that Prince influence every underground artist. Also, Hunt lists Richard Pryor as an influence - does he tell jokes on his albums? He listed Liszt as an influence. Does he play classical music? No. Prince may influence him in a different manner other than musically. But even if the influence was musical, there is not 1 song that I've ever heard from Hunt where the Minneapolis sound was apparent. Name me 1 song where you can spot Prince.
@TheDucciano 1) NEVER said he sounded like Prince at all (That's actually where I agreed with you and people's quickness to label). 2) Never said that Prince was an influence musically (Bernie Mac's one of mine but I'm not going into comedy). 3) You don't have to sound like an artist for them to influence you because several hip hop artist have rock influence but rarely mixed the two genres 4) Hunt can play keyboard, so he probably can play classical music, just prefers what he does better.
@TheDucciano your right, I can't exactly prove that Prince influences on every single black underground artist....would take me years possibly decades. I brought up Prince because you said " Prince does not influence every black 'underground' artist" when Hunt say himself that Prince was an influence for him. You just assumed that Prince had to be a musical influence on Hunt but that isn't what I implied at all.
@nolanliln Well if you say so. Most people assume his Prince influence is a musical one; thats why you see Prince's name when people describe Hunt's music and nothing else. Prince's influence on Hunt may not be musical; maybe it's existential. If you wanna play spot the easy influence, look to Curtis Mayfield, Sly Stone and all the funk bands that came outta Ohio in the 70s (Ohio players, Slave, etc). Weirdos appreciate weirdness: Prince, Bowie, Monk, Van Hunt...all unique weirdos.
Respond to this video...Jeezus Christ. Van Hunt does not sound like Prince, Stevie Wonder, Lenny Kravitz, etc. He sounds like mutherfucken Van Hunt. Y'all are some lazy mutherfuckers who see a black dude playing guitar, dressing "strange" and making music "honestly" and immediately say "Prince!" STFU. Y'all never heard of Mayfield? Stone? These dudes were doing quirky and intricately crafted R&B before Hunt. Look to them before the other 3 - its just flat out retarded and myopic to do so
Gotta leave a word for my boy. WHATS UP BABE BOY! Im still Living in texas and i understand you move to LA. Me and my wife wuz in cali just last year. i remember as kids riding in my old gold buick both of us laughing and talking about this. You been thru so much and bro you made it on congrad love ya.
Love this song and video. If I make one of my top 10 greatest songs of all time,this would be in the top 5. And he's also prove that you can combine R&B and rock altogether like Stevie Wonder,Prince and Lenny Kravitz.
Van Hunt is one of what I call the "Archangels" ...Bilal, Prince, Raphael, D'Angelo, Stokley, Lenny, Van (7 in all). I saw him perform live @ Newby's in Memphis, Tenn. back in '05. It's amazing that 10 years in the game after recording 4 albums, a lot of people still don't really know Van Hunt.
I have clicked on song after song trying to figure out why I don't know of or have heard of this guy... but I get to this one and realize that I've heard this song before... but not this version... LOVE IT...
this stuff isn't in the charts because the charts are not a Barometer of good music.
Andn trying to find good music and artists is like searching for good books to read you have to discover and search yourself 99% of the poulation are too lazy or too ignorant to realise that they are being spoonfed.
@paintandillustrate - how you gonna blame this on white folks when OUR folks are buying Lil Wayne, Puff, Niki M, and the list goes on by the millions - stop blaming everyone else!
The vocal, the meaning, best of all for me the musician so comfortable in his element, at one with the instruments and the vibe he's created - so rare these days. It's a beautiful thang, damn.......
I said it a few years ago, and what happened? Everybody slept on this guy he is a fucking genius.This song reminds me of driving from London to the North of Spain to be with my Beautiful wife and children,a long journey made short by this fucking genius' company Van Hunt if I ever see you I will hug you to death...love your musical mind man.
I am in love with Van Hunt's music. He is so soulful, his musicianship is amazing, and he's one of the best Neo Soul artists out right now. Love, love, love! <3
Yes!!! This was the vid that I used to see sometimes on VH1 soul. I love this song so much, im so glad I remembered it. I remember waiting through other music videos just to watch this one XP Good post, Van Hunt rocks.
That's where I first saw the video!!! It was about 3 years ago for me, though. I didn't know the song or the artist...had to do a search with the lyrics! But, I'm soooooo glad that I found it! :-)
Yeah I went through a similar process XD I was slowly remembering the lyrics, and remembered "Dust", so I searched for bout an hour till I found it :D Great song.
SevenPato, thank you for posting this rare video. It is quite hard to find this version online. Van Hunt is truly a brilliant musician. I really hope that he continues making good music and that he reaches great heights in this industry. Cheers.
This song is bad! It is kinda funny some people don't seem to know Van Hunt!
stevendforrest1 2 weeks ago
I can't beleive this song was not a hit.
proline473 3 weeks ago
This is such a great tune!!!
proline473 3 weeks ago
he is so fuckin cute
muziklovr85 3 weeks ago in playlist Favorite videos
I'll say it again. This song should have gotten a bigger acclaim.
proline473 1 month ago
he's got an album that has come out recently it's called What Were You Hoping For?
TristaTheWolverine 2 months ago
This has been one of my favorite songs since the first time I heard it years ago...miss him and would love to hear new material...but until then, I'll continue to play his old stuff
yannha1 3 months ago
Where is this gifted brother nowww??? i love his style he's multi talented
he has the funk soul and R & B on lock down
I would love to hear something new from him
sweettea8534u 3 months ago
he plays instruments, sings his ass off and has something to say! i love him!
meantwintoo 3 months ago
so smoothe and he plays open handed! whatta boss!
watt85 4 months ago
The Van Hunt video's that i have seen are so simple and the music is so beautiful. I really love and appreciate that about him.
cutelady113 4 months ago
do people really need a point or reference for good music Van Hunt sounds like Van Hunt shit leave it at that ever hear someone with a extremely similar voice as your own? does it mean the other person is trying to sound like you? no and if some one is dressed other then what you think a group of people should then that's your own ignorance grow up
mightybee101 5 months ago
@mightybee101 good point but a lot of times it's just a figure of speech bcuz u feel so good listening. I just wanted to add that if we as fans actually bought Van Hunt stuff & others like him from the store, the record companies would release more material & mainstream radio would play it also
YellowPaint100 4 months ago
Prince paved the road for every black artist out of the mold, but unfortunately Prince wishes he was making music as good as Van Hunt these days. Van Hunt scraped the Funk off of Prince`s B-sides and made whole albums out of it.
Mr7Poz 5 months ago
Why doesn`t Van have a Vevo?
MrKhalilwwe 6 months ago
Van Hunt is an amazing singer who does not get as much publicity and popularity as he deserves. I dont see why everyone loves all this other crap. Van Hunt is awesome.
MrKhalilwwe 6 months ago
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kozmikdust 7 months ago
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kozmikdust 7 months ago
He seems to, truly, enjoy his music as much as his fans do; I'm proud to be privy of it, as it is displayed in this video. {DUST - VAN HUNT}
Moniq4u24 8 months ago
Van Hunt reminds me of Prince!
phdbound10 8 months ago
@phdbound10
Why? Because he's a black dude playing guitar? He doesn't look like Prince. He doesn't sing like Prince. He doesn't dance like Prince. He doesn't play like Prince. His songs sound nothing like Prince. My point?
They are separate entities. Hunt can survive without Prince. Prince does not influence every black 'underground' artist. Not because I'm trying to protect Prince nor Hunt - think people are so quick to relate one to another without cause.
TheDucciano 8 months ago
@TheDucciano Wow! Thanks for the information. I understand that they are separate individuals, yet you can hear the undertones and influence of many artists through Van Hunt. I hear Prince, Mick Jagger, a little bit of country, etc.
phdbound10 8 months ago
@phdbound10
Always happy to distill info!
Show me where you hear a Prince undertone in Hunt's music. I agree, there could be some
country flourishes in 'The Southern Shade' but it's mostly because of the instrumentation. Where do you
hear Mick Jagger?
I'm not trying to be a douche - I just don't get it when people compare Hunt to Prince or any other musician to another. It's a lazy argument and it is needed mostly, I think, to satisfy a human desire to label everything.
TheDucciano 8 months ago
@TheDucciano Prince pretty much does influence every black underground artist.....matter of fact Van Hunt list Prince as one of his influences. But I do agree with you when you say people are quick to try and label something.
nolanliln 6 months ago
@nolanliln There is no way in hell that u can qualify that Prince influence every underground artist. Also, Hunt lists Richard Pryor as an influence - does he tell jokes on his albums? He listed Liszt as an influence. Does he play classical music? No. Prince may influence him in a different manner other than musically. But even if the influence was musical, there is not 1 song that I've ever heard from Hunt where the Minneapolis sound was apparent. Name me 1 song where you can spot Prince.
TheDucciano 6 months ago
@TheDucciano 1) NEVER said he sounded like Prince at all (That's actually where I agreed with you and people's quickness to label). 2) Never said that Prince was an influence musically (Bernie Mac's one of mine but I'm not going into comedy). 3) You don't have to sound like an artist for them to influence you because several hip hop artist have rock influence but rarely mixed the two genres 4) Hunt can play keyboard, so he probably can play classical music, just prefers what he does better.
nolanliln 6 months ago
@nolanliln So then I want you to qualify how Prince pretty much influences every black underground artist.
You can't; and he doesn't. And you certainly were implying that the Prince influence was a musical one - or else why mention Prince at all?
TheDucciano 6 months ago
@TheDucciano your right, I can't exactly prove that Prince influences on every single black underground artist....would take me years possibly decades. I brought up Prince because you said " Prince does not influence every black 'underground' artist" when Hunt say himself that Prince was an influence for him. You just assumed that Prince had to be a musical influence on Hunt but that isn't what I implied at all.
nolanliln 6 months ago
@nolanliln Well if you say so. Most people assume his Prince influence is a musical one; thats why you see Prince's name when people describe Hunt's music and nothing else. Prince's influence on Hunt may not be musical; maybe it's existential. If you wanna play spot the easy influence, look to Curtis Mayfield, Sly Stone and all the funk bands that came outta Ohio in the 70s (Ohio players, Slave, etc). Weirdos appreciate weirdness: Prince, Bowie, Monk, Van Hunt...all unique weirdos.
TheDucciano 6 months ago
Respond to this video...Jeezus Christ. Van Hunt does not sound like Prince, Stevie Wonder, Lenny Kravitz, etc. He sounds like mutherfucken Van Hunt. Y'all are some lazy mutherfuckers who see a black dude playing guitar, dressing "strange" and making music "honestly" and immediately say "Prince!" STFU. Y'all never heard of Mayfield? Stone? These dudes were doing quirky and intricately crafted R&B before Hunt. Look to them before the other 3 - its just flat out retarded and myopic to do so
TheDucciano 6 months ago 2
wow he sucks huh?
jk...i love him.
dubbchi 8 months ago
Wow! Never saw this video version...love it...more Van!
HPouncel 10 months ago
sweet music!!! so laid back and grown up
akirashanti 10 months ago
sweet music!!! so laid back and grown up
akirashanti 10 months ago
I love this song, thanks for sharing.
jessie7601 10 months ago
this used to be my jam back n the days when i used to watch the soul channel religiously lol
Only1WithAnE 10 months ago
@Only1WithAnE Dude VH1 soul was the sheeeeit! 2002-2004
valdiviarob 10 months ago
I just love this dude's music so much.
Outsider770 11 months ago
Gotta leave a word for my boy. WHATS UP BABE BOY! Im still Living in texas and i understand you move to LA. Me and my wife wuz in cali just last year. i remember as kids riding in my old gold buick both of us laughing and talking about this. You been thru so much and bro you made it on congrad love ya.
MsSchoolglue 1 year ago
I kind of like this version better than the Paris Version,just my opinion.It shows how the recording process goes.
bluricane 1 year ago
Love this song and video. If I make one of my top 10 greatest songs of all time,this would be in the top 5. And he's also prove that you can combine R&B and rock altogether like Stevie Wonder,Prince and Lenny Kravitz.
drfulmore07 1 year ago 2
@KINGSED99 what 4 albums did he record? besides vanhunt and on the jungle floor, the last one he recorded was never released
Jaynhug 1 year ago
@Jaynhug idiot van hunt, on the jungle floor, popular, and only use in the case of emergency smh i have them all
peponation 1 year ago
Van Hunt is one of what I call the "Archangels" ...Bilal, Prince, Raphael, D'Angelo, Stokley, Lenny, Van (7 in all). I saw him perform live @ Newby's in Memphis, Tenn. back in '05. It's amazing that 10 years in the game after recording 4 albums, a lot of people still don't really know Van Hunt.
KINGSED99 1 year ago 8
I have clicked on song after song trying to figure out why I don't know of or have heard of this guy... but I get to this one and realize that I've heard this song before... but not this version... LOVE IT...
KaysPlace3 1 year ago
He's from Dayton OH my old stomping grounds
14680NWCornell 1 year ago
he reminds me of lenny k and i love this man!!
mjjcng8958 1 year ago
@mjjcng8958 The child of Prince, Lenny, and Curtis Mayfield!
phdbound10 8 months ago
@phdbound10 i agree!!!!
luvexperience09 8 months ago
Van Hunt can I twist those ....dreads!!!
phatldy777 1 year ago
I'm already insane....Powerful statement....
WildCardDeuceofSpade 1 year ago
All kinds of rock and R&B/soul whipped into one sound I wanted to hear.
riddim3456 1 year ago
damn
412mystic 1 year ago
this stuff isn't in the charts because the charts are not a Barometer of good music.
Andn trying to find good music and artists is like searching for good books to read you have to discover and search yourself 99% of the poulation are too lazy or too ignorant to realise that they are being spoonfed.
zigzagzig40 1 year ago 7
i have to admit, this isn't bad at all
AnemoneAlaundorl 1 year ago
I love Van Hunt He is sooooo Kaffeinated!!!!
KaffeinatedENT 1 year ago
pretty fly for a white guy has a very smooth concept
evettemcmillan1 1 year ago
There is no reason why this video should only have 49,559 views.
dcnot420 1 year ago
@dcnot420 THANK YOU!! This should have like 2 mill, least. =[
Such an amazing song.
aGwEENapple 1 year ago
that's my husband right there
rebeca77 1 year ago
want to marry this man. Please people, spread the word!
Where is he RIGHT now?
@ 2:50 , Right back at ya! lol
I loved his voice since I got my 'Coach Carter' soundtrack. lol and i play this song like crazy.
aGwEENapple 1 year ago
love VAN HUNT!! Keep making the music that we adore!!!!
Xone7 1 year ago
The Paris video shoot is better, but this version shows how recording is done.
DSmith365 1 year ago
Cool Tune
VemmaPod 1 year ago
the best.... this song is the epitome of "love at first listen".
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mizzjackson8 1 year ago
Why must he tempt me by wearing a vest? WTF is wrong with him?
heykaybee3 1 year ago
i used 2 love when this video came on. my bro and i would sing along 2 it and get so excited xD i miss it
Only1WithAnE 1 year ago
wow, ive been listening to van hunt all day
"im already insane, im already in pain" - genius songwriting
UbserdMusic 1 year ago
great song!
Longdic17 2 years ago
Dude's got a dead-eyed stare. Like the kind you'd see in someone trying to smother you with a pillow. love the song though!
LeVidocq 2 years ago 6
@LeVidocq AHAHAHAHA! He kind of does have that type of stare......but he's kinda cute too!LOL
EtherealLuv 1 year ago
so beautiful sound!
lllolllolllolllo 2 years ago
As a child of Dayton, Ohio myself, I am glad that he is a representation of good music
BIGJUST7 2 years ago 2
Why isn't this stuff on the top of the charts?!?! it is so much better than all the shit out right now
1kydde2 2 years ago 76
Gawd YES!!!
tisha812 1 year ago
@1kydde2 right on
idrawandsing 1 year ago
@1kydde2 YES
TheBlackClove 1 year ago
@1kydde2 much agreed
jm0n55 1 year ago
@1kydde2 Beacuse this is only for an elite group of real conoisseurs like you and me.
drjuste 1 year ago
@1kydde2 Few years old for one, and second the radio wants only BULLSHIt on it regrettably..
jeibal02 1 year ago
@1kydde2 I know that's right some of the garbage that gets played is ridiculous....
DorTab 1 year ago
@1kydde2 because old white folks control what gets played and who gets paid. You gotta play their game and act like a clown
paintandillustrate 1 year ago
@paintandillustrate - how you gonna blame this on white folks when OUR folks are buying Lil Wayne, Puff, Niki M, and the list goes on by the millions - stop blaming everyone else!
MrJayDC 1 year ago 3
@1kydde2 because its good!
blackmale78 1 year ago
@1kydde2
rite this is that joint
WildCardDeuceofSpade 1 year ago
@1kydde2 because it's a few years old?
DdotMedia 1 year ago
I hear ya - I dig him...his music is timeless and funkier than a mosquito's tweeter ;o)
tbop42 2 years ago 3
this never gets old, i fucking LOVE this song!
tinepedregosa 2 years ago 3
he sounds like a cross between Prince and Lenny Kravitz
MindYoConductNucca 2 years ago 4
arrrrrrrrrr... i love his music. not to forget that he's incredibly good looking... :)
behabtwa 2 years ago 6
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dermoni08 2 years ago
very under rated i use to bein love with him and his music its rock but not to much love it
chanelnice 2 years ago 2
wow!
Jackohango 2 years ago
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I LOVE THIS SONG. :D
greenpaperhearts 2 years ago
I use to be in love with this song.
werdtata 2 years ago
im dust too ladies
southbobby 2 years ago
THE PERFECT SMILE!!!
regina3131 2 years ago
Too funky.
TRUOHIO 2 years ago 4
Oh my gosh his smooth like sound, his sexy look and yes his eyes wow. Such a cutie.
yasmin3121 2 years ago 3
He is SOOOO UNDERRATED!!! But I'm glad he's not too big...the music changes. He's soo talented, and his eyes....oh his EYES!!! YUM!!!!
babyEroose 2 years ago 9
@babyEroose Ikr he does has beautiful eyes
carter123456ful 5 months ago
The vocal, the meaning, best of all for me the musician so comfortable in his element, at one with the instruments and the vibe he's created - so rare these days. It's a beautiful thang, damn.......
Lutah79 2 years ago 3
SEXY brothaman Mr Hunt
niaZomba 2 years ago 5
daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn
HoneyRyder 2 years ago 4
yeahhhh...lol...lol
Jamaicanchocolate34 2 years ago
I said it a few years ago, and what happened? Everybody slept on this guy he is a fucking genius.This song reminds me of driving from London to the North of Spain to be with my Beautiful wife and children,a long journey made short by this fucking genius' company Van Hunt if I ever see you I will hug you to death...love your musical mind man.
zigzagzig40 2 years ago 4
i love this song. i 1st heard it in 7th grade and i loved it since then.
jscot9191 2 years ago
hey ! ! ! ! ! the first edition of the dust video , i like this version better then the made for tv vid
thatniggasilk 2 years ago
sexy, soulful, and aaaaaaamazing
blaqice 2 years ago 4
That fill on the guitar at the end.. meaty as HELL. I love this track. Damn!
eeedel 3 years ago 2
I am in love with Van Hunt's music. He is so soulful, his musicianship is amazing, and he's one of the best Neo Soul artists out right now. Love, love, love! <3
misscstarr1988 3 years ago 3
u r so right misscstarr1988 and he's fine
wowmyvotecountsOBAMA 3 years ago
can relate already insane lol
barbie50a 3 years ago 2
This my shit!
andeyeandeye 3 years ago 4
The video is all the way live. And he's fine too
lovelizabeth57 3 years ago 25
@lovelizabeth57 It's those big Bambi eyes and the cuts in his arms that get me! And the talent just throw me "over the edge"!
BishopBoingBoing 1 year ago
this guy looks like rip hamilton
Pizzoo7 3 years ago
Fine
llprincess1978 3 years ago
he is so sexy
Wocky741 3 years ago 7
indeed.
msvee812 3 years ago
Cool dude!! this brotha is sooo smooth.
brinny776 3 years ago 3
I love this whole album!
Starrlite77 3 years ago 3
yeah this video did suchk good song though.
lubeterible 3 years ago
Deff Skillz, Mad talent.
deadravekid 3 years ago
fresh, just plane fresh! homie went to catholic school in texas. not that means anything but i guess all good things come from texas!!!
butch2772 3 years ago 3
this is hands down one of my favorite songs of all time....guy's a f-in genious seriously
musicalprodigy1 3 years ago
haven't heard this one b4, pretty cool track
sunmanpatoo 3 years ago
He really needs to return to this look. He gained some weight and has some odd styling now. Cutie none-the-less.
mediadarling 3 years ago
Yes!!! This was the vid that I used to see sometimes on VH1 soul. I love this song so much, im so glad I remembered it. I remember waiting through other music videos just to watch this one XP Good post, Van Hunt rocks.
lonerurouni187 3 years ago 2
That's where I first saw the video!!! It was about 3 years ago for me, though. I didn't know the song or the artist...had to do a search with the lyrics! But, I'm soooooo glad that I found it! :-)
souldiva2010 3 years ago
Yeah I went through a similar process XD I was slowly remembering the lyrics, and remembered "Dust", so I searched for bout an hour till I found it :D Great song.
lonerurouni187 3 years ago
I didn't realize they took out the "I'm already insane,...already in pain.." parts during the bridge, from the vid. Interesting...can't wait t
syckindahead 3 years ago
The video sucks// It doesn't do Van Hunt justice.
bluecafe22 3 years ago
He looks cuter in this vid than the last i guess it's cause i can see more teeth.
QueenChoc 3 years ago
If you're in ATL he will be playing at the Apache Cafe on July 4th and 5th @ 9pm
queenahsilat 3 years ago
I LOVE this video!!!
SisterLove07 3 years ago
Van Hunt is one the the most prolific, yet slept on artists of our time. Should be getting way more airplay!
calvinfjr 3 years ago 7
i sooo agree
blaqice 2 years ago
I love this song....
MeeLaHm88 3 years ago
wow he's talented AND incredibly hot. yum.
b0red0mwins 3 years ago 4
SevenPato, thank you for posting this rare video. It is quite hard to find this version online. Van Hunt is truly a brilliant musician. I really hope that he continues making good music and that he reaches great heights in this industry. Cheers.
yog3ndran 3 years ago 2