Back in NY for a couple days from a week of prepping and directing in Toronto with October's Very Own. Drake, Oliver and 40 are the truth. We just shot something epic! So ruff, so tuff. I'll be back in Toronto at the end of the week for a few weeks to edit, vibe with them, and make sure this is the video. Drake and Trey Songz were amazing. Nothing like hearing "Successful" blast through the city streets at 3am on a process trailer while fans run and scream in tow.
On the style side Oliver killed it with pieces from Barbour, Comme des Garçons, Red Wing, V::Room, Wings + Horns, Ransom, and (a brand he introduced me to that I love) Klaxon Howl. Oliver's vision was classic heritage done with a gritty, modern edge, which looked sick.
Check an excerpt from an interview with MTV's Sway and me. Consider it my excuse for lack of posts... I am fully cognitive of the moment and will do everything in my power to make this THE VIDEO... And I never use all caps... And it's true, I do seldom talk... Except when I have something to say...
OMG! Damn, I did not know you did the video for this song. I can't wait to see it and the clothes they are going to be wearing.
Posted by: Anthony | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 01:15 PM
You're the fuckin' best...
Posted by: Michael from ACL | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 03:02 PM
Congrats Jake! Im sure you'll do a better job than Kanye.... No disrespect Just my thoughts... Cant wait for the finished product!
Posted by: rich | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 04:15 PM
Thanks so much!... Some great behind the scenes photos and videos over at Trey's site...
http://www.treysongz.com
Posted by: Jake Davis | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 10:24 PM
nicee..
looking forward to this one.
that song is amazing, i really hope you guys
pull this one off.
- make it dark. lol
Posted by: sQuincy | Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 02:00 AM
This is amazing. With the few photos posted on the Octobersveryown web page, I can already see the vision. I'm a big fan of Drake. The start of his career has had it's ups and downs for sure. There have been some humiliating events which have cause Drake to have a rocky start, but with this video, and this video alone, I believe you can and will erase all of that shit. Best of luck. I'm positive the video will be awesomeness and greatness in it's entirety.
ps. you took me there with this: "Nothing like hearing "Successful" blast through the city streets at 3am on a process trailer while fans run and scream in tow." - Jake
Posted by: COOP | Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 03:59 AM
Looking forward to it!
Posted by: Simon | Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 05:58 AM
Some more cool shots at October's Very Own...
http://octobersveryown.blogspot.com/2009/08/successful-video-shoot-behind-scenes.html
Posted by: Jake Davis | Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Jake,
Props due. Congrats on this! Stay major. Love to your fam...
Justin
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major props on this one.. dammn
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First off congrats on this project! It's a great accomplishment and I wish you the best!
Posted by: Quimari Majette | Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 09:39 PM
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Posted by: Krista Hayes | Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 10:01 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oZkzPnNYJ4
dope s***... can't wait 2 c the finish product... my favorite song of the mixtape
Posted by: bobbyj | Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 10:22 PM
The treatment for the video was dope. Was a pleasure to work with you Jake.
- Andrew
Posted by: Andrew | Friday, August 14, 2009 at 12:40 AM
good job on this my brother.
Posted by: JKISSI | Friday, August 14, 2009 at 11:08 AM
What kind of Barbour jacket was drake in by any chance? Do you recall.
Posted by: aron | Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 07:44 PM
Oliver styled him in a Barbour International for the driving scene. I co-signed the look.
Posted by: Jake Davis | Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 09:59 PM
what is the quilted jacket drake is wearing with the leather pockets and shoulders? its amazing
Posted by: grantos | Tuesday, September 01, 2009 at 07:34 AM
Thanks for all the love. The beautiful quilted jacket Drake is wearing is Junya Watanabe COMME des GARCONS styled by my man Oliver.
It's part of the Fall '09 collection...
http://men.style.com/fashion/search/results?&designer=design_house422&event=show1782&showCode=show1782&ca=search
I've been sweating it since the fitting.
Posted by: Jake Davis | Tuesday, September 01, 2009 at 09:44 AM
Amazing Video,
I just wanted to know what is the waistcoat Trey Songz is wearing,
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