Busta and Stevie Wonder make tv for blind people.

Bsides · May 2005

Busta Rhymes Teams With Stevie Wonder To Produce Video For Visually ImpairedRapper Busta Rhymes has teamed with Stevie Wonder to create a second video for Wonder???s latest single ???So What The Fuss??? for blind people or those that have low vision. Director Paul Hunter shot two version of the video. The first is the traditional video that will be serviced to various music channels, while the second version, which features Busta Rhymes, contains a descriptive audio track featuring Rhymes??? narration.???Until now music videos have been very one dimensional for those who are blind or with low vision," Wonder explained. "Now all music video fans will be able toapply their vision to my video thanks to the descriptive technique and of course, a great narration by Busta Rhymes. For me, the entire concept is indicative of what happens when you go beyond the status quo and open yourself up to what's possible."Wonder, a longtime fan of Busta Rhymes, called on the multi-platinum selling rapper to perform the narration in Wonder???s Los Angeles Recording studio. Rhymes described the scenario of the video, which takes place in an apartment and the surrounding neighborhood."Stevie Wonder is an American icon," Rhymes said. "Without him, most of us never would have picked up a microphone. Only Stevie could come up with a way to let fans that have never seen a video take part in the whole vibe. It was a great project to work on from start to finish."The single is taken from Wonder???s upcoming album A Time To Love. Wonder said that he is working to bring a new cutting-edge technology that will make these types of videos more accessible to the visually impaired throughout the country and ultimately, the world.I think stevie wonder is going nuts. Not to diss or anything. But I just dont see how this is cutting edge new technology. I mean, its just Busta rhymes telling you whats going on in the video. Blind people must be stoked though!