YG - Go Loko (Live From Jimmy Kimmel Live!) ft. Tyga, Jon Z

What this video is

Released May 3, 2019, 'Go Loko' represents a pivotal Black-Latinx cultural intersection in mainstream hip-hop: YG, a Compton rapper rooted in West Coast gangsta tradition, collaborated with Puerto Rican rapper Jon Z and Compton's Tyga to create a Mustard-produced track with mariachi guitar samples and Spanglish lyricism. The Jimmy Kimmel Live! performance on May 6, 2019 amplified this crossover to a mainstream…

Why it matters

Marks a documented convergence of Compton West Coast hip-hop, Latin trap, and Mustard's signature DJ Mustard production style. The track's use of acoustic guitar, Spanglish verses, and cholo visual iconography reflects a broader 2019 trend of hip-hop artists incorporating Latin cultural elements…

The director

Colin Tilley (born June 27, 1988, Berkeley, California) is a Grammy-nominated, self-taught American music video director and filmmaker, CEO of Boy in the Castle Productions. He has directed over 300 music videos for artists including Kendrick Lamar, Justin…