Video: Lemon Andersen x Rik Cordero’s “Welcome To The Imperial”

Here is the minute-long viral spot from Rik Cordero and spoken word artist Lemon Andersen.

Welcome To The Imperial – Lemon Andersen x Rik Cordero
A crowd sourced creative collaboration series by Lemon Andersen and Rik Cordero

Welcome To The Imperial” is a 1-minute viral video from Brooklyn born spoken word poet and actor, Lemon Andersen and Queens-bred filmmaker, Rik Cordero to the millions of New York City basketball fans. It features a mixture of Rik’s eye for iconic New York City sights and faces seamlessly combined with the richness of Lemon’s poetry. In essence, the Big Apple exerts a powerful influence over those who live here and those who play here. Welcome To The Imperial…

“…It represents two artists on their way to the throne. It’s Majestic. It’s us. Now when you hear “Welcome To The Imperial” you will hear our stamp.” – Lemon

“…What we’ve done only scratches the surface of what Lemon and I are capable of but ultimately we achieved our goal with Imperial: to visually capture the essence and magic and complexity of New York City.” – Rik

Thanks to Rik for letting us debut it.

Previously: Lemon Andersen x Rik Cordero’s “Welcome To The Imperial” Stills (PICS)


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9 Responses to “Video: Lemon Andersen x Rik Cordero’s “Welcome To The Imperial””

  1. mcb Says:

    sooo smoke dza george kush da button is not bad at all. and i listened not high.

  2. DTL84 Says:

    *Checks watch*

    *Daps Free J for being the only nigga up*

    *Computer chair fadeaways into lurk mode*

  3. mcb Says:

    Free J,
    im listening to that RHCP sample song, that video is crazy wild man

  4. H Says:

    LMAO @ the still frame on this vid!!

  5. mcb Says:

    waitt

    whatttt

    my pops/parents got that giraffe in the back of the still, for real, like its in my house.

  6. Dee Says:

    *unlurks*

    *daps all present*

    Sup nahggers?

    *clears throat* [||]

    Lyrically, Budden > em

    *strait face*

    *looks side to side nervously*

    *re-lurks*

  7. plug Says:

    Lyrically, Budden > em

    *strait face*

    *looks side to side nervously*

    *re-lurks*
    ———
    relurking was a great business decision… especially with stoopid statements like that

  8. Cypher Says:

    Lyrically, Budden > em

    ^
    Joe budden’s mom doesnt even believe that..

    *daps mcb*

  9. Da Says:

    *dee*

    *get a life*

    *no really*

    *get a life*

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