Danger Mouse and Black Thought reimagine Times Square in an AI-rendered video for new track “Because”
“Because” is the second single for anticipated collaborative album Cheat Codes.
King of collaboration Danger Mouse is at it again. This summer, the GRAMMY award-winning producer is teaming up with hip hop legend Black Thought of The Roots to release Cheat Codes, their new full-length album. The duo shared singles “No Gold Teeth” and “Because” in the last few weeks, and are continuing to tease the highly anticipated record today with a new music video for “Because.”
Shot in a single take, “Because” is a mash-up of real footage and AI altered imagery. In this imagined meta-verse, Danger Mouse and Black Thought occupy the big screens of an uncannily empty Times Square. Emerging rappers Russ and Joey Bada$$ trade lines on the song as well, showing the future of the genre as well as its legacy.
Jaunt through an alternate reality NYC to the soulful and timeless-yet-innovative sound of Danger Mouse X Black Thought’s “Because” at the link below. And stay tuned for the full album release on August 12th via BMG.
