Artist:
Big Sam’s Funky Nation
Label:
Big Sam’s Funky Nation Music
Video:
“Pokechop”
Director:
Black Dragon Imagery
Add Date:
June 26, 2018
Big Sam’s Funky Nation is making a name for themselves around the country and continues to be a musical tsunami that’s impossible not to root for. Originally from New Orleans, they possess a classic funky spirit and produce a sound that blends jazz, rock, and hip-hop while adding their irrepressible Southern charm. Their sound and visuals effortlessly carry positivity as they symbolically celebrate Mardi Gras all year long. Reinventing what it means to be the life of the party, the dynamic of Big Sam’s Funky Nation is fueled by their vivacious passion.
Big Sam’s Funky Nation is composed of Big Sam on trombone & vocals, Drew “Da Phessah” Baham on trumpet & vocals, Jerry “JBlakk” Henderson on bass, Keenan “Butta Cream” McRae on guitar, Alfred “Sgt Gutta” Jordan on the drums, and Kendrick Marshall on the keys. They are certainly a New Orleans treasure by carrying the classic traditions of Mardi Gras, Bourbon Street, voodoo, Po’ boys, beads, and gumbo. Known for a lengthy list of inspirations, they are all experimental creative visionaries. Throughout the course of their career, they have created six albums, starting in 2004 with the release of Birth Of A Nation. Earlier this year they released their sixth full-length project, Songs in the Key of Funk, Vol. One. Critics have called it the “heart and soul of American culture” with an array of 70’s, 80’s and today’s funk.
The video for the cleverly titled “Pokechop” highlights all the best and fun qualities of Big Sam’s Funky Nation. The video opens with a shot of the band performing with a bright yellow and blue backdrop to match the high energy that the band. Performing with almost every instrument known to man, the Big Sam’s Funky Nation sound is carefully formulated to make you move your body, feel a groove, and let down your hair. Filmed on the streets of their hometown, it visually tells a story and represents New Orleans in its best light. It doesn’t take long for two beautiful girls with even bigger personalities to come into the snapshot. Twerking to the effortlessly funky beat isn’t just for the girls; the party is an open invite and it is celebrated as the night ends and the video fades out.
It’s an absolute honor and privilege to be teaming up with Big Sam’s Funky Nation to promote the “Pokechop” music video! We hope you embrace this clip as much as we have and consider including it in your regular programming and online presentation in a timely fashion. Rest assured we’ll have plenty of Big Sam’s Funky Nation merch available for on-air/online contests and giveaways so don’t hesitate to get in touch. These guys tour relentlessly, so if you’d like to go see them live when they visit your market this summer, reach out to us and we’ll make it happen! Please contact Andy Gesner for more information on Big Sam’s Funky Nation and the HIP Video Promo team at (732)-613-1779 or email us at info@HIPVideoPromo.com. You can also check out www.instagram.com/FunkyBigSam and www.Facebook.com/BigSamsFunkyNation for recent updates on Big Sam’s Funky Nation and head to www.BigSamsFunkyNation.com for more info.