Common “Testify” 9 Minute Short Film Music Video
Testify” was the fourth single from rapper Common ’s 2005 album Be. The original song clocked in at just above two and a half minutes, it was the second shortest track on Be (after the albums intro). It is produced by Kanye West, whose beat heavily utilizes vocal samples from “Innocent Until Proven Guilty” by Honey Cone. A short film was directed by Anthony Mandler and produced by Boxfresh Pictures. It stars Taraji Henson, Wood Harris, Steve Harris, Kenny Burns and Kevin Black. The full length video premiered during a Making The Video segment and all subsequent airings were a scaled down to a three minute version. The song’s story is about a woman who manipulates a judge and jury to find her partner guilty of a crime she committed. After the case is settled, she starts laughing and reveals that she is the criminal. 2] The song was a critical hit garnering a nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 48th Grammy Awards. source : Wikipedia This is a worldwide internet exclusive from Street Knowledge Media www.streetknowledge.wordpress.com
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fabulous video & track…happy birthday Common!!
I think Gaga a gud singa i luv listenin 2 LOVE GAME – “naked lady gaga DOT comm” yeah
This wouldn’t make a bad pass the time type of movie.
It’s a good idea for an actual movie.
Any movies similar to this?
I mean, really similar?
Loved Taraji P. Henson in the video!!
Hmm no shit? Good look on the knowledge!
such a dope video
I was just about to ask that. They look alot alike.
@TheDjgb and the guy playing the detective the black bald dude is his brother in real life. Saw him in an interview
thats crazy. it flipped my opinion of the case
Scandolous!! but this video is baddass…luv it
she framed avon.
“when this HOE did the crime, the QUEEN PEN!!!!!’
dude from the wire
Who’s feeling the vibe?
@kbizzle31 thanku sum1 that is on da same page as me this video is pure genius n very creative wit alil twist at da end
@Crimsonbird yes girl!
@dancefever100 yea she did it all but kinda flipped the script….petty
duude…. better know your girl. that’s dirty right there.
so she did kill the 2 guys and did she frame her husband thats a good hubby??
Thats honey comb.. not diana ross
Its’ Honey Cone aka the same group to sing the song “want ad”
7:28 the way Steve Harris is smiling LOL
one of the most intelligent rappers of all time when it comes to music, his concept with I used to love HER to this, very nice.
damn hella messed up
Damn fuked up shit…..