Kero One feat. Ohmega Watts - Stay on the Grind (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

© 2010. Throwback to the album EARLY BELIEVERS.

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Shot on 16mm film & DLSR

About the Video: In the 90's, hip hop and skateboarding went hand-in-hand, whether it was tagging the streets with graffiti or witnessing freestyle circles between skateboarders and the famed Oakland rap crew, The Hieroglyphics. Growing up as a skateboarder during this time, it was inevitable that Kero One would be heavily influenced by underground hip hop.

In Kero One's latest music video, Stay on the Grind feat. Ohmega Watts (from his second album, Early Believers), Kero One pays homage to the skateboarding roots of his past visiting the skateboarding scene of Long Beach, CA in the aftermath of a gang-shooting that ended the life of Blacc Mike, one of the city's most promising professional skaters. Says Kero One, "It was dope that we were able to film at places like the Michael K. Green Skate Park, which was created in Blacc Mike's honor, and being able to meet and skate with the community that was so heavily influenced by people like him. This park isn't just a simple playground, there are bigger things going on here such as the ability to help to keep many of these kids out of gangs."

Stay on the Grind was shot in Los Angeles and Long Beach.

LYRICS
Chorus
When those bills act up, we gotta stay on the grind
if these lady's act a fool, I'mma stay on the grind
when those plans fall through, we gotta stay on the grind
Ohmega I got your back just hit me up on my line

When critics hold you back, we gotta stay on the grind
when those stress levels rise, I'mma stay on the grind
when those payments come late, we gotta stay on the grind
Kero I got your back so hit me up anytime...

Kero's verse
I see stacks upon stacks in my view all day
where bills attacks my desk till my desk gives way
wearing so many hats that my hair's concave
producer, writer, rapper, CEO of plug label
with beats for days incomplete in my lab
my hands tied back tryna unwrap this gift of gab
making the present precious while pressure trys to impress us
with deadlines to wine, dine and undress us
but I wont be screwed and I refuse to lose man
I use my two hands to do what few can
but if I fail, then at least I made the effort
I seek to make a record that speaks to reach your sector
so rewind selector past the female drama
skip the male testosterone, that kills our products
I want to hear something that uplifts my mind
spirit and soul, and motivates me to grind

Chorus

Ohmegas Verse
My hands hurt from driving all day
Nine hour trip to the bay, next stop is LA
Rocking with the CEO of the label I plug into for a fix
Packed with goodness and sound bites
You can manage on a diet whether or not you eat right
Large or light, now take my advice you're
gonna love it when you get it
I work hard nine to five + so you enjoy every minute
That you listen to or visualize one of my creations
From production to design I thrive off motivation
And relationship tragedies can't blow my battery
Its Ohmegas' anatomy holding it down with gravity
A smooth ripper on mics, hard act to follow
Your chances are slimmer than winning the state lotto
My mottos follow your dreams and grind
Don't sell yourself short cause its about that time

Kero One
With 24 hours left in the day
I feel like the works over welcomed its stay
caressing my stresses, but its all worth it
cause staying idle's an idol that I won't worship
Ohmega watts
Nor give any affection, and lessons are blessings
take stumbling blocks to build for progression
instead of lying awake drifting through life I'm sifting
capturing moments for good living
Kero One
Which once was once a labor of love,
but with dues paid, moves made, we're making that buzz
full time artists...
with grace from above
Ohmega watts
we travel the globe..
Kero One
to unfold that music we love..
Ohmega watts
and embrace it, a passion life long
our songs paint a tapestry beautiful as the sun at dawn
we're here to stay, until our final breathe slips away
these dues paid our investment for future days

Guitar & Bass played by Gyrefunk.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• kero one
• stay on the grind
• keep pushin
• ohmega watts
• hammer city
• michael k green
• blacc mike

[Duction88Films]

"I want to hear something that uplifts my mind / spirit and soul, and motivates me to grind" Big ups to Kero and Ohmega for making great music. James Cheeks III directed this music video which supports his film about the Long Beach skate scene. Google " On The Grind Movie" for more info about this project and upcoming screenings. Peace!

[Chan107]

your passion for music is inspiration for all of us. keep it up kero!

[dixceli]

Thank you Ohmega fo REAL hip hop music

[damirowski1]

Live instruments in hip-hop music! Ahh, that's why I started listening rap back in the 80'. Sweet funky rhythm!

[BOAFEY]

Such an uplifting song! : )

[ptlpride]

Ohmega <3

[meExpressed]

wish there was a auto replay button! :D

[AudioCentrix]

santa monica! I realized when he went in front of that grafitti thingy

[surfergurl268]

i wanna listen to your love but i cant find it anywhere! does anyone have the file or a download link for it? thanks :)

[poppiecharles]

Copyright: Kero One/Plug Label/Walker Films 2010

Album: Early Believers

itunes.apple.com/us/album/earl­y-believers/id305284383

Producer: Jason Tyler

Co- Director(s): Scott Drucker and Jason Tyler

Director of Photography: Scott Drucker

[OutreachGuatemala]

@bluefrog510 Thx for your reply, I found it not too long after I left this comment and have been jamming it ever since!

[bluefrog510]

@OutreachGuatemala yeah. its on his last album. his new album his good too