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Omar Spencer Jones (born December 7, 1993, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American director celebrated for his innovative work in music videos, particularly within the rap genre. His distinctive style, which adeptly matches the rhythm and themes of the music he visualizes, has earned him wide recognition and acclaim in the industry.
Early Life and Education[edit]
Born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Jamaica Queens , Jones demonstrated a keen interest in visual storytelling from a young age. He pursued his higher education at East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania, where he honed his creative skills and graduated with Bachelor of Science, Digital Media Technologies.
Career[edit]
Jones has rapidly emerged as a prominent figure in music video directing. His portfolio[1] includes acclaimed work for renowned artists, earning him a reputation for creating compelling and artistically rich visuals for some of the best.
Achievements[edit]
- Forbes 30 Under 30 (2023): Jones was honored in Forbes' "30 Under 30" [2] for his significant contributions to the music video industry.
- VMA Nomination (2023): His work was recognized with a nomination for Best Rap Music Video at the VMAs.
- UKMVA Nomination (2023)
- Clio Jury Member (2023),[3]: He served on the jury for the Clio Awards in the Music category.
- Shortlisted for D&AD (2023)[4]: The "Do Better" music video was shortlisted in the Music Videos Concept category at the D&AD Awards, showcasing his conceptual excellence.
Jones[5] [6] continues to innovate in the field, influencing the direction of music video production and contributing to the evolution of visual storytelling in the music industry.
| Year | Titles | Artist | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Diet Coke | Pusha T | Def Jam |
| 2022 | Call Me Everyday | Chris Brown ft. Wizkid | RCA |
| 2023 | East Side: A Nickerson Gardens Story | Jay Rock | Top Dawg ENT |
| 2020 | Sauce | REASON ft. Vince Staples | Top Dawg Ent. |
| 2023 | SKED [7] | Denzel Curry ft. Kenny Mason | |
| 2022 | Do Better [8] [9] | Ab-soul ft. Zacari | Top Dawg Ent |
| 2021 | Ski | Young Thug ft. Gunna | 300 Ent. |
| 2022 | Persuasive | Doechii | Top Dawg Ent |
| 2023 | What It Is (Block Boy) | Doechii ft. Kodak Black | Top Dawg Ent |
| 2022 | Call My Bluff | Pusha T | Def Jam |
| 2023 | Herbert [10] | Ab-Soul ft Kendrick Lamar | Top Dawg Ent |
| 2023 | Still That Way | Jay Rock ft. Bongo Bytheway | Top Dawg Ent |
| 2023 | The Weekend [11] | Stormzy ft. RAYE | |
| 2023 | Let You Know | Eem Triplin | RCA Records |
| 2020 | Like Me | $not ft. Iann Dior | 300 Ent. |
| 2021 | From The Garden | Isaiah Rashad ft. Lil Uzi Vert | Top Dawg Ent. |
| 2020 | Draino | City Morgue ft. Denzel Curry | |
| 2021 | Brunch on Sundays | Nas ft. Blxst | Mass Appeal |
| 2021 | Lay Wit Ya | Isaiah Rashad ft Duke Duece | Top Dawg Ent. |
- ^ "Omar Jones | Director". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- ^ "Omar Jones". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- ^ "Omar Jones". Clios. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- ^ "Do Better | D&AD Awards 2023 Shortlist | Concept | D&AD". www.dandad.org. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- ^ Shenkler, Sam (2021-08-25). "Keeping up with Omar Jones: The genius directing powerful music videos". Kulture Hub. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- ^ "Omar Jones Archives". Lyrical Lemonade. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- ^ Price, Stephen (2023-09-18). "Omar Jones and RUFFMERCY Drop Denzel Curry "SKED" Music Video". Motion design - STASH. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- ^ ""Ab-Soul - Do Better" by Omar Jones". Beyond the Short. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- ^ "Rapper Ab-Soul Opens Up About Mental Health and Sight Loss in Raw Promo Directed by Omar Jones | LBBOnline". lbbonline.com. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- ^ "Omar Jones Archives". Directors' Library. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- ^ "Omar Jones' playful take on London love lives". shots. Retrieved 2024-01-07.