Tope (Portland, OR) – “Take Your Time” ft. Farnell Newton (Official Video)
“The Soulflower lifestyle is only right for someone from the Rose City, and Portland MC Tope displays his love for the culture and for the great Erykah Badu in this visual for his single “Take Your Time”. Directed by KNWPO, the video stars Tope as Soul Flower T, who pens a love letter to Ms. Badu while listening to her records and digging through classic hip-hop and r&b tapes. After he holds a local poetry night and connects with a like-minded young lady, the video also features a cameo from Farnell Newton, the trumpeter for Jill Scott who delivers a soulful and jazzy riff to round out the record. Like his videos, Tope’s songs are unique and well packaged, and new fans can hear more on his latest album Trouble Man, available now on iTunes.”
*Erykah Badu Update* About two hours after the release of the video a number of people sent the video to her and she responded and twitter with “INSPIRED” “Blown.” and a “Thank You” to me!