SOL “DEAR FRIENDS” – Official Music Video from Jon Augustavo on Vimeo.

I normally wouldn’t throw the video director’s name in the headline like this but Jon Augustavo came so clean with this music video that he deserves more shine than usual. There’s a mini music video revival happening in Seattle right now with a host of fresh young talent stepping to the forefront. It’s obvious from the work that Augustavo did on Sol’s new single, “Dear Friends,” that he’s among the new crop of video makers worth watching. Check out a fresh interview that LxNxM extended family member Prometheus Brown recently did with the Augustavo and definitely be on the lookout for Sol has he continues to make moves through the latter half of 2010.

It’s taken me awhile to really get hip to California’s Bambu. But as you can see with this video, dude is filthy when it comes to double-time chops and he looks like he can kick your ass too. It’s great to see Seattle-based MC Prometheus Brown (AKA Geo for those who are slow) putting in work on this song as well. The video is well shot and everybody involved should take a bow. Word is, Seattle’s MTK produced the beat as well. Pure freshness. Brrraaap.