Hailing from Oakland, long-running political hip-hop outfit the Coup are set to return with their first album in six years when Sorry to Bother You arrives on October 30 via Anti-.
Today (August 30), they've revealed the new video for "The Magic Clap" via Rolling Stone, and it tells a story that hits close to home for MC Boots Riley. It's apparently based on a time when Riley was apprehended by the FBI, tortured and later saved by bandmate Pam the Funkstress.
Speaking about the track itself, Riley explains: "The lyrics of this song reflect my desire to not simply write clever lyrics, but to write songs filled with passion."
He also added, "Everyone who watches this gets a free imaginary high five from me," so you better check out the video below.
Today (August 30), they've revealed the new video for "The Magic Clap" via Rolling Stone, and it tells a story that hits close to home for MC Boots Riley. It's apparently based on a time when Riley was apprehended by the FBI, tortured and later saved by bandmate Pam the Funkstress.
Speaking about the track itself, Riley explains: "The lyrics of this song reflect my desire to not simply write clever lyrics, but to write songs filled with passion."
He also added, "Everyone who watches this gets a free imaginary high five from me," so you better check out the video below.
