Reelwork
Jeff Baraka x No ID
A brief Chicago Tonight segment with No ID, during Red Bull Music Festival Chicago— bonus video at wttw.com and pbs.org. No ID is a Grammy award winning, superstar hip-hop producer, famous for his work with Jay Z, Kanye West, Nas, Drake and many others. He’s also a veteran music industry executive, currently EVP of Capitol … Continue reading Jeff Baraka x No ID
Jeff Baraka x Sons of Fela
Interviews with Afrobeat royalty, brothers Femi Kuti and Seun Kuti, sons of the iconic Fela Kuti (produced in association with WMFC). Nice Femi re-post at Okayafrica.
Jeff Baraka x Thomas Dolby
A three-part mini-doc interview with electronic music pioneer (and former TED music director), Thomas Dolby. Produced in association with WXRT (CBS Radio) and the British Consulate General Chicago. … …
Jeff Baraka x Vieux Farka Toure
A good convo over dinner with Malian “desert-blues” royalty, Vieux Farka Toure.
Jeff Baraka x Rakim
A too brief conversation with The God MC, produced in association with HNHH and The Shrine Chicago. Talking with Rakim was a big deal for me personally, because he’s one of my primary early influences as an MC (along with Big Daddy Kane, Chuck D, KRS-One and others). I wasn’t prepared to interview him when … Continue reading Jeff Baraka x Rakim
Jeff Baraka @ Kindred FamJam
Fun night. I was really just hangin’ out this time, but got swept up in all the good energy. Produced in association with The Shrine Chicago.
Jeff Baraka x Stalley
A brief interview with Ohio MC and MMG/BCG representer, Stalley. Produced in association with HNHH.
Jeff Baraka x Yasiin Bey (Mos Def)
A brief, thoughtful dialogue with the ecstatic MC/actor, formerly known as Mos Def. Produced in association with The Shrine Chicago.
Jeff Baraka x DJ Jazzy Jeff
Interview with the magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff about Red Bull Thre3style and global DJ culture (sorry for the minor audio/tech trouble on this one, there’ll be a re-do).
Jeff Baraka @ D. Wade’s CHT
[update] Mark Cuban was one of my AXS TV bosses; we caught up at a Tribune event last night (3/7/14). On-assignment for AXS Live at Dwyane Wade‘s Chicago Has Talent 2012 showcase; brief segments with him and Michelle Williams. …
Jeff Baraka x The RZA
On-assignment for AXS Live. Interview with Wu-Tang Clan founder, The RZA about his movie, “The Man with the Iron Fists”.
Jeff Baraka @ Red Bull BC One & Silver Room SSBP
On-assignment for AXS Live @ Red Bull BC One 2012 North American qualifier, interview with host Rakaa. Earlier that day, at the 10th annual Silver Room Sound System Block Party with owner Eric Williams.
Jeff Baraka @ Taste of Chicago
On-assignment for AXS Live at Taste of Chicago 2012. Segments with Raphael Saadiq and Roshon Fegan. …
Jeff Baraka | Reel Three
Jeff Baraka x De La Soul
A candid conversation with the standard bearers of intelligent rap (follow-up from North Coast meeting).
Jeff Baraka x Talib Kweli
A fun, raucous interview with Talib Kweli, plus special guest GLC shows up. (produced in association with Shrine Chicago and GWHH).
Jeff Baraka x Nneka
An insightful conversation with singer/songwriter/activist, Nneka, a dynamic voice of world and soul music. …
Jeff Baraka x Blitz The Ambassador
A short interview with Blitz The Ambassador, a vanguard of African-infused hip-hop, produced in association with World Music Festival Chicago. …
Jeff Baraka x Common
An enlightening interview with Common and the late, great Dr. Maya Angelou [RIP]… … And a short conversation among Chicago hip-hop godfathers, including Twilite Tone. A quick salute to our shared history (which also includes No ID). BONUS AUDIO: Mic Illumination – Jeff Baraka (O Type Star) featuring Common, with prelude by Malik Yusef. … Continue reading Jeff Baraka x Common
Jeff Baraka @ Heineken Red Star Access
HRSA x GWHH. Interviews with Melanie Fiona and Wale. …
Jeff Baraka x GWHH
Gowhere Hip-Hop interviews with UK soulstress, Estelle and TV personality flygirl, Rocsi Diaz. …
Jeff Baraka x Elzhi
A short interview with Elzhi, a premier MC in independent hip-hop (follow-up from an ’09 Slum Village talk).
Jeff Baraka x Gilles Peterson
A short chat with BBC Radio 6 DJ and tastemaker, Gilles Peterson.
Jeff Baraka x Okayplayer
An Okayplayer interview with Black Milk, a vanguard of true-school, Detroit hip-hop. … An Okayplayer interview with Aloe Blacc, one of the new giants of soul music.
Jeff Baraka | Reel Two + NBC bonus
Original post at nbcchicago.com … Original post at nbcchicago.com
Jeff Baraka @ Hennessy Artistry (The Roots)
A short film featuring The Roots and friends, at four incredible events in three cities (CHI / DET / NYC). Produced in association with NBC Chicago, Hennessy Artistry and Okayplayer. … A brief interview with DJ, photographer and hip-hop icon, D-Nice at Hennessy Artistry Detroit (2010).
Jeff Baraka | Reel One
On assignment for NBC-5 Chicago (Nude Hippo)
Jeff Baraka x Baaba Maal
A brief conversation with Senegalese superstar Baaba Maal, during my time at JBTV. This was also presented as a two-part audio story for Chicago Public Radio. See the official music video for his song, “Television” and a video spot for the UNDP-MDGs we discuss. …
Jeff Baraka: voiceover
The above voiceover demo features a few of my best, most rewarding spots for clients like AT&T, McDonald’s, Miller Brewing, etc. It also includes portions of the work I did for NBA Ballers: Chosen One (below), one of the last video games released by Midway Games (before Warner Bros. acquired the company and relaunched it … Continue reading Jeff Baraka: voiceover