Jamaica’s top selector, Trophy Sniper, hailing from Montego Bay, is riding high on the success of his hit single and music video, “In These Streets.” Now, he’s back with a brand new single and music video titled “Silent Killa,” and this time, he’s teamed up with United States’ award-winning rapper, William Cooper from Newark, New Jersey, and Stoneface from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Together, they form Eloheem Team, and their collaboration perfectly aligns with Trophy Sniper’s mission to uplift, teach, and warn of the wickedness that haunts our communities.
Eloheem Team, comprised of Cooper and Stone, is known for their signature back-and-forth straight-forward lyrics designed to help the youth navigate the concrete jungles they often find themselves in. In “Silent Killa,” they join Trophy Sniper in delivering a powerful message: beware of the silent killers in our midst.
Trophy Sniper explained, “Mistrust and deceit have been known to cause wars between nations, families, and friends since the beginning of time. Though we have all been taught to honor friendships and do unto others as you would have them do unto you, one must always beware of Silent Killas.” Cooper chimed in, adding, “They often appear as familiar faces but are really devils sent to create havoc in your life. This song is a reminder to always move with caution.”
The music video for “Silent Killa” is a visual masterpiece shot in the streets of North Philadelphia by the world-renowned director, Jimmy Giambrone. Known for his work with Roc Nation’s Freeway, Jedi Mind Tricks’ Vinnie Paz, and UFC fighter Frankie Edgar, Giambrone expertly blends performance and candid shots of family and friends enjoying a typical summer day in Philly.
What’s particularly innovative about this release is the inclusion of an Audio Description (AD) version of the music video. This feature provides descriptive narration of key visual elements such as actions, gestures, scene changes, and any other significant visual information. It makes the video accessible to people with visual impairments, allowing them to experience the artistry of the music video. Stoneface, who is visually impaired himself, shared his perspective, “I am just one of the 2.2 billion people that are visually impaired in this world. Audio Description is a feature that is now available on most major video-streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime. This is how I regularly enjoy movies, so I thought we should be innovative as recording artists and begin to make our music videos accessible to absolutely everyone. When I brought the idea up to Trophy and Cooper, they were immediately onboard and excited to add this feature.”
Trophy Sniper’s “Silent Killa” featuring Eloheem Team is not only a powerful musical collaboration but also a groundbreaking one. It marks the first-ever reggae/hip-hop music video to offer audio description for the visually impaired. The song’s audio was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Stoneface himself, a testament to his growing influence in the blind community and beyond.
“Silent Killa” single and music video are now available on all major streaming platforms via Trophy Sniper Music, Gemstarr Regime, and Advance Music. This release is more than just music; it’s a testament to the power of collaboration, inclusivity, and the message of staying vigilant in a world full of silent killers.
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Instagram Handles:
- Trophy Sniper: @TrophySniper
- William Cooper: @WilliamCooperMusic
- Stoneface: @OriginalStoneface
- Eloheem Team: @EloheemTeam
- Gemstarr Regime Records: @GemstarrRegime
Twitter Handles:
- Trophy Sniper: @TrophySniper
- William Cooper: @William_Cooper_
- Stoneface: @RealStoneface
- Gemstarr Regime Records: @GemstarrRegime
Credits:
- Song: “Silent Killa”
- Artist(s): Trophy Sniper ft. Eloheem Team (William Cooper & Stoneface)
- Instrumental Producer(s): Denardo Williams, Dewayne Robinson & Carlton Brown
- Producer(s): Trophy Sniper Music, Gemstarr Regime & Advance Music
- Composer(s): Denardo Williams, Dewayne Robinson & Advance Music
- Song Arranger(s): Dewayne Robinson (BMI), Andrew Kissel (BMI) & Jason Miller (ASCAP)
- Song Writer(s): Dewayne Robinson (BMI), Andrew Kissel (BMI) & Jason Miller (ASCAP)
- Recording Studio(s): Water Lane Studio & Messiah Music Studio
- Recording Engineer(s): Denardo Williams & Jason Miller
- Mixed & Mastered by: Jason Miller
- Executive Producer: Trophy Sniper Music
- Record Label: Trophy Sniper Music/ Gemstarr Regime/ Advance Music
- Music Video Director: Jimmy Giambrone
- Music Video Audio Description: DJ Roc M
- Marketing: Galactic Push Entertainment Marketing Agency
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