Critical Praise for Roach Gigz:
"Here’s to the new age of rap. And Roach Gigz. Who is awesome." - The FADER
The Video:
Last week, Roach Gigz released his brand new project Bitch, I'm A Player, his fourth solo release and one that's already being hailed as his strongest work-to-date. Leading up to release, Roach kept fans satiated with a slew of singles, including the recently released "Stupid (Remix)" featuring Husalah and Lil B, and now, Roach is delivering fans the first official video from the project, for the song "F A Chorus."
For "F A Chorus," Roach called on friend and fellow bay area rapper/director Kreayshawn to direct the video, as they took to the streets of New York City, where the two had been together for a show just a few days earlier. "When the verse starts off on the song," explains Roach, "I'm talking about how I'm in New York. I had to shoot the video in the city while I was there."
And for a song where Roach proclaims that he's in the city on his "tourist shit," it would be hard to imagine a better location to shoot than Times Square. And so that's exactly where Roach and Kreayshawn set up shop, shooting in front of the street's famous landmarks, not to mention cameos from Minnie Mouse, a few overly excited cab drivers, and one very special Michael Jackson look-alike.
Next month, on August 23rd, Roach Gigz will release a limited edition physical 4-CD package that will include not only Bitch, I'm A Player, but is also joined by Roachy Balboa, Roachy Balboa 2, and his debut solo mixtape Buckets & Booty Calls.
Watch Roach Gigz's Video for "F A Chorus" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU-SCpRsUfs
Download Roach Gigz's Bitch, I'm A Player here: http://t.opsp.in/13Dma
Alternative link: http://www.roachgigz.com
For more information on Roach Gigz, please contact Michelle or Dan at Audible Treats.
The Background:
Selected as one of 106 KMEL's Top 10 Freshman Rappers of the Bay Area, 21-year-old San Francisco native Roach Gigz has gone from virtually unknown to one of the hottest artists on the West Coast. Born and raised in the Bay Area, Roach was conceived in Nicaragua during the Contra and Sandinista war. Named after a combination of the character Roach from the movie Next Friday and his high school days dancing skills, Roach Gigz first gained local fame with close friend Lil 4Tay as one half of the group Bitch I Go (B.I.G.). Now, after two successful Roachy Balboa mixtapes, a mtvU Freshmen 5 victory and a MTV2 Sucker Free feature under his belt, Roach has just released his latest mixtape, Bitch, I'm A Player. The BIAP mixtape will be followed in August with a limited edition physical release that will also include his previous Roachy Balboa mixtapes, as well as his debut mixtape, Buckets & Booty Calls. |
