Blxst, Bino Rideaux - Movie

What this video is

Released July 2021 as the lead single for Sixtape 2 via Red Bull Records and Def Jam, 'Movie' arrived at a pivotal moment for both artists. Blxst had just been named to XXL's 2021 Freshman Class following the breakout success of his debut EP No Love Lost (2020), while Bino Rideaux had been spotlighted by Billboard as one of '6 LA Rappers to Watch in 2021.' The video's car-wash setting roots the visual squarely in…

Why it matters

The video epitomizes the early-2020s West Coast melodic rap wave — a sonic and visual movement that fused smooth R&B sensibility with street-level hip-hop lyricism. Its extended mini-movie format reflects a broader trend of LA artists investing in cinematic visual storytelling (c.f. Blxst's…