When you hear about the Pacific Northwest, your first thought necessarily isn’t “music” but don’t let the coastline and green interior of this regional area fool you. There is amazing music coming out of this area. A perfect example is Portland’s, Donte Thomas. Coming off the release of his latest full-length offering, ‘how you like them APPLES?‘ Thomas starts off the new year by sharing the official video for his Corey G and Dontā-produced song ‘la manzana.’ Directed by Fenn Paider, this can be mentioned as one of the best music videos of the new year so far.
Bringing his own creative spin, the clean-cut visuals manage to display Thomas’ unique sound while bringing the lyrics to life in a way that makes for an eye-catching experience. His melodic rapping ability is captivating and his vocals seamlessly match with the compelling production. With all of the elements in place, get ready to hear a more polished sound from the Portland artist this year.