Calling the visuals for “LEGIT PT. 2” by Los Angeles rapper BLVC SVND intense is a massive understatement. The raw and gritty energy of the track combine to deliver a high octane rollercoaster, which is only made crazier by the dark and intense visuals. “LEGIT PT. 2” stands out immediately for its short length, clocking in at only one minute and 33 seconds. Yet in that short period of time, BLVC SVND gives a performance that is both undeniably wild and impossible to ignore.
From the very moment SVND begins, he screams in an incredibly distorted voice, which sounds closer to the vocal performance of a metal band than that of a traditional hip hop artist. Unlike his contemporaries, SVND does not rely on the beat of the track to carry the energy as he enthusiastically belts over it. The beat, produced by BLVC SVND himself, refuses to cover anything up with an obnoxious bass. The aggressiveness of the song ultimatley comes from the vocals themselves, which surprisingly work to the benefit of the track.
The video refuses to get stale throughout “LEGIT PT. 2”, as quick cuts of troops marching and entire armies preparing for battle provide an overall aesthetically pleasing approach. The visuals simultaneously match the tone of the song and with just a few simple decisions, director @directedbyharry and BLVC SVND have created a marvelous video. The empty buildings and fenced off areas are a fantastic backdrop for the video, as SVND acknowledges it himself by stating “I chose this track because I felt like the song fit with the locations.” He further explained the vision that he had for the video saying “I just get influenced by the energy of downtown LA, the crazy crackheads and pissed filled streets does something to my vibration.”
Vintage war footage, a beat which samples a nuclear siren, and unapologetic vocals are all present in “LEGIT PT. 2”, and each come together in unity to create a product that is straight to the point while also successful. BLVC SVND strays away from what’s expected, and has instead made a video and track that refuses to accept traditional rap tropes or gimmicks – much to its own benefit.