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Prism Prize Eligible Video: Naya Ali – Air Ali

The 2020 Prism Prize for Best Canadian Music Video was awarded to Peter Huang, for his clip for Jessie Reyez's Far Away. We will continue to profile noteworthy Canadian videos that were eligible for the Prize, including this one from a Montreal-based Ethiopian-Canadian rapper making waves.

Prism Prize Eligible Video: Naya Ali – Air Ali

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The 2020 Prism Prize for Best Canadian Music Video was awarded to Peter Huang, for his clip for Jessie Reyez's Far Away. We will continue to profile noteworthy Canadian videos that were eligible for the Prize, including this one from a Montreal-based Ethiopian-Canadian rapper making waves.


Naya Ali – Air Ali

Based out of Montreal, and of Ethiopian descent, rapper Naya Ali quickly emerged into the Canadian Hip-Hop Scene in 2017. 

With remarkable ambitions, Naya stands out via her unparalleled flow and dynamic personality. She comes out with the hit Air Ali,  the catchy tune that was released shortly after dropping her Godspeed Baptism (Prelude), which came in March 2019. 

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Naya Ali shares her creative inspiration behind Air Ali, stating it's “about taking flight into my new destination - leaving the city, but never forgetting where I come from including the love and hate I received. It's both a final departure and a new start. Letting go of a comfort zone, leaving feelings and certain people behind in order to keep elevating.”

The music video was created by talented director, photographer, and filmmaker Adrian Villagomez, who was able to capture the dynamics of Ali’s neighbourhood in a slow motioned, photographic series. He painted the picture of how love and community can overcome a hard reality.

Naya always shares how low she’s feeling, but comparable to any athlete, she's a powerhouse of energy aiming to take flight and dominate the game. She’s been working a while now and feels like it’s her time to take what’s rightfully hers; due to the hard work and dedication she’s been putting in. Though her community may not fully support her, she makes sure to keep the real ones who’ve been supporting her around. 

Producer: Erika-Elyzabeth Korzer

Scenario & Script: Naya Ali, Adrian Villagomez, Mariane Vaillancourt

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Director: Adrian Villagomez

Artistic Direction & Costume Director: Mariane Vaillancourt

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KAYTRANADA feat. Childish Gambino "Witchy"

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Kaytranada & Childish Gambino Show Off Their Supernatural Dance Moves in ‘Witchy’ Music Video: Watch

Kaytranada and Childish Gambino suit up for a supernatural experience in their new "Witchy" music video, which dropped on Wednesday (Oct. 2).

Kaytranada and Childish Gambino suit up for a supernatural experience in their new “Witchy” music video, which dropped on Wednesday (Oct. 2).

The collaborators and RCA labelmates post up in an intimate studio while an assortment of mesmerizing characters (and a white cat) — like four ballerinas who magically transform into an incredibly flexible male dancer — leave them in a trance from the other side of the glass. Kaytranada and Gambino (also known as Donald Glover) catch a vibe with their synchronized moves and custom Gucci suits, courtesy of stylist Von Ford.

This article was originally published by Billboard U.S.

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