Allan Kingdom’s Northern Lights is one of 2016’s best albums, and it’s also one of the most cohesive hip-hop releases of the year so far. In a modern soundscape characterized by random one-off hits, fleeting trends, and constant artist reinventions, Allan Kingdom established a clear vision and carved out his own lane with this project—no fluff, no unnecessary features, and no pandering.
Nothern Lights is one of those projects you can listen to from front to back without skipping tracks, but “Fables” is a standout moment, setting an almost spiritual tone that acts to contrast the fun album-opener “The Ride.”
To capture the spirit of “Fables,” Allan Kingdom traveled to Chronixx’s homeland of Jamaica for a beautiful video shoot showing the mountains, forests, and nature of Kingston. It also shows Allan rapping under a waterfall, which is something we wish we saw more of in rap videos.
“Shooting the ‘Fables’ video in Jamaica was amazing,” Allan explains. “We were down there for a week soaking up the energy. I think you’ll be able to feel it through the new video and sounds coming up. Shout out to Chronixx and everyone involved who helped bring the video to life.”
The “Fables” video premiered on television via MUCH Music tonight, and you can watch it online above. Read our most recent interview with Allan Kingdom here.
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