The Coup - "The Magic Clap"

"The Magic Clap" by The Coup from the new album 'Sorry To Bother You,' out now
Directed and Edited by Pete Lee
Cinematography by Matthew Washburn
Assistant Director: Masaya Tamegai
Set Design by Jacquelyn Ngongoseke
Props provided by John Meyer Latham
Special Effects by Alan Cecil
Makeup by Hannah Gipperich
Hair by Theresa Wondra
Grips: Max Silverman, Patrick Tuck, Jenny Calhoun and James Mitchell
Special Thanks to Alrik Bursell at Studio B
Lyrics:
its like a hotwire, baby,
when we put it together
when the sparks fly
we'll ignite the future forever
this is the last kiss martin ever gave to coretta
its like a paparazzi picture when i flash my beretta
i got scars on my back
the truth on my tongue
i had the money in my hand when that alarm got rung
we wanna breathe fire and freedom from our lungs
tell homeland security
we are the bomb
hurry up, get in, close the do'
this here the meeting for the overthrow
waitin on that concrete rose to grow
doin lines that aint quotable
countin up all that dough you owe
you aint sposed to know its opposable
we are not disposable
muscle up kid
we got blows to throw
til the folks have risen
there'll be no decision
we make the motor move
they chauffer driven
right now we can't shine right like a broken prism
i figured out the 14th is a broke amendment
good evening
tonight we bring to you
worn out streets that'll sing to you
.45 shells that'll dance to the beats
stomachs so loud it'll cancel the speech
checks that vanish if you blink an eye
grace gettin locked in the clink to die
a salary cap on a birth certificate
notarized lies that burst in triplicate
morning prayers for the car to start
a man and a whiskey in a heart-to-heart
hope in a track suit to flash and run
while agony chases with a badge and gun
poetry shouted from the squeal of the bus breaks
hands in the air try to feel for an escape
flash in my eyes like candid snaps
when we slap back it's the magic clap

[@andrewbradley4160]

How have I never found these guys, anazing

[@mhaze210]

ok after Sorry To Bother You I am convinced Boots Riley is a genius. I already liked The Coup years... i saw Streetsweeper Social Club open for NIN... but being a damn good Writer / Director AND Musical Artist makes me wonder if there is anything this guy CAN'T DO.

[@youtubeveiwer2394]

He can't get pregnant

[@robertstan298]

@@youtubeveiwer2394 haha

[@cbabygags2553]

That movie was shit, and this song is poorly written.

[@mattnoell557]

@@cbabygags2553 - Show me on the doll where the Righteous realignment hurt you.

[@cbabygags2553]

@@mattnoell557 right here *points to inflamed mushroom tip*

[@MovieHound17]

WHY HAVEN'T I FOUND THIS BAND SOONER????! Thought I was onthe up and up with Real music...What a breath of fresh Air.

[@thaproductz]

Boots a legend

[@ridingdirtyface]

Rest in peace Pam @54 seconds!!! Love you. - A friend

[@Brainwashed101]

I love how Boots Riley has a cameo as the "mayor" in Rope a Dope 2.

[@johntg123]

Boots is one of the best rappers out there - lyrics are some of the best. Boots is so underrated.

[@hihowareyou6629]

His movie Sorry To Bother You is fucking incredible.

[@Memelord2020]

Magic Camp

[@DagobertDrug]

Pam and Boots in effect! I loves it!

[@chepeluiscamacho5370]

that godam beat tho!!!

[@illcrewuniversal1332]

The Coup stand up! Ill Crew Universal represent! The Coup have evolved into one of the most remarkable Hip Hop groups ever!

[@stevek4725]

sick. got this album on its way in the mail as we speak.Boots is one of the greatest lyricists hands down.

[@Plexll]

My thoughts exactly. The outfit at the beginning really helped.

[@frasmo]

Groundhog Day Battle: Rope A Dope made me discover this good stuff!!

[@Celestatiune]

Boots O'Riley 2020

[@sazhaxeramezha449]

People need to stop looking for a savior in the guise of a politician. No president of the US is ever going to serve the people, could not even if they wanted to. The president, and the liberal-capitalist-imperialist government in general, serves the interests of the ruling class, and would be shut down in one way or another if they ever tried to flip the script. Only the people working collectively can liberate the people.

[@sovietpeacock6255]

Do you want bring communist in president ? You love the impossible.

[@evolu9660]

@@sazhaxeramezha449 Tell it my friend!

[@desertbutt]

This whole album is perfection.

[@JohnJohnson-nd2yb]

Yeeeeee

[@gooodbye]

You've been missing some great albums! The Coup is one of the best rap-acts out there. Boots one of the best MCs. "Kill My Landlord", Genocide & Juice, Steal My Album (or Double Album), Party Music and Pick A Bigger Weapon. They're all classic albums. Maybe my favorite group. So looking forward to Sorry To Bother You!

[@inthemist8435]

did you like sorry to bother you?

[@gooodbye]

I have to admit I like the previous albums much more. That jazzy, funky hip hop. I might not have listened to it enough though. Maybe Ill give it a few spins. What do you think?@@inthemist8435

[@kincamell]

Gratitude

[@thedustybuskers]

Been listenin to these guys for over a decade, great to see they're still doin it!! Fund their Kickstarter people!

[@godstatus1333]

Big girl came in with da muscle arm!!! That's classic!!! That's STR8 classic!!!!!

[@paieawhite]

A man and a whisky and a heart to heart. That's right, I'm a Scott.

[@victorsvariety4328]

Rest in peace Pam...

[@StarbellyJamMusic]

Love it. The Coup w/ accordian! Hell yeah!

[@Sherio1987]

Rope a Dope got me here ;)

[@reagandrafahl2333]

i luv all of the coups music videos oh nd the music of course lol

[@videobyredjade]

such an awesome song

[@therealcjwesley]

Saw them in Portland, Maine about 6 years ago. They put on one hell of show.

[@Born_Into_This]

I must admit upon hearing it my 1st time I was a bit down on it (I thought it sounded a bit polished and pop-y). But each & every listen thereafter I liked it more and more as I was able to delve a bit deeper, took in the lyrics and meaning. Now I think it's pure genius. As far as the video as well as Guillotine & Land of 7 Billion Dances I love 'em. I bet we'd be surprised as to cost & production relative to other videos, yet maintains style, substance & artistic merit + it's in the community!

[@DanielBondos]

Greting from Poland 🇵🇱

[@bizarro8869]

How do these guys not have millions of views?

[@filastine]

The Coup better than ever. brilliant

[@BurrBurrize]

its like Big Boi & Andre 3000 all in one dude. lol havent heard The Coup in a long while, good to hear Boots is still makin hits

[@SonOfNothingness]

what is their most popular/ best album, i really enjoy this funkunism music

[@davidgentile4652]

SonOfNothingness try the guillotine imo

[@jayhamilton7573]

SonOfNothingness their 90's albums are classics. Start with "Steal This Album" and "Genocide and Juice".

[@friggindoc]

I love you Dj Pam!!!

[@umusuuk]

Can't wait to see ya'll live in November! Big ups from Hellsinki.

[@lindasanders4036]

Awesome !!!!! It's like the Chambers Brothers back from the dead !!!!

[@rossaodonovan895]

This band had my curiosity with the coup, now they have my attention with this funky jam

[@thelmnop]

this is the best music video i have ever seen.

[@Klytusz]

AMAZING.

[@TheMRFENIX9]

funk california to rezé come on kids, c'était que du bonheur ça fait chaud au coeur l'énergie de vie, mortelle, que de la générosité et de la beauté, ça groove et the coop ça t'emporte d'un coup dans la gaieté d'être là tous ensemble, comme des mômes heureux, merci à vous the coop, vot énergie, c'est de la bombe, magali

[@AmazingGracer45]

I'm here after the film!

[@selkissun6270]

Sorry to bother?

[@WessonMaker]

i hope he drops a bunch of new music videos!!!

[@naikotraffic2]

this is 20165 this is magic!!really!! +1 fan!!!! 4 sho

[@justmagicmostly]

I love the rhymes. Folks in prison/Chauffeur driven/broke amendment... Boots is a genius.

[@sarabrown7779]

oh goodness all music should be this awesome

[@XtremezEdge]

Came here from Eric Jacobus - Rope A Dope!

[@soslam05]

XtremezEdge me too....

[@Brainwashed101]

Me too...

[@Jastonrouse0311]

Me too

[@41yearoldnewdriver]

I like this song.

[@KatalistProductionsKozzySasha]

Always loved the Coup, this is awesome to! Almost has an outkast vibe to it. The Coup one of the most underrated rap groups ever!

[@AbbottSupreme]

Word to Boots Riley & Pam The Funkstress The Coup is back baby Peace!

[@FunkFight1]

Yes. What's needed in music today is more realistic special effects!

[@link6000]

ROPE A DOPE ♥

[@laitikas]

Music got me here.

[@crashingspectacular]

unbelievably underrated.

[@KingpaulG]

props from germany :)

[@simusocat]

yeah...that stuff rocks....

[@tinajo1111]

Whoo hoo 🙌. June 2021 let's dance 🩰

[@Dillinger86]

The Coup is bad ass

[@mnpirateradioshow]

Been a fan since day one, I been gone for a minute, but soooo glad I re-found you! Dope Music! Revolution!

[@fuertesonido9196]

Cool. Just saw these guys on Artbeat Oregon on tv...had to check them out. Glad I did!

[@pepejulianonzeima.whosaysi9747]

My dad actually translates his speech in a concert. He was in Spain so he translated it to Spanish. Also this song is very cool and funny.

[@coolkat019]

Boots come to our campus a couple of days ago and all i have to say is Boots You are a brilliant man!

[@nickwade443]

hey coup,dont go away,we need you!

[@mfpinkbear8155]

This is real hip hop

[@lizzycorvus5109]

Sure is.

[@Brainhirse]

CoooooL !

[@eydaimon]

Just found their album Genocide & Juice in my stash. I guess they're still going :)

[@charlescopeland3954]

So good.

[@ChayMilne1]

they just showed this at the bfi cinema in london before his film

[@hellbreakfast1590]

I just realized how hard this man has Spike Spiegel energy.

[@workingclasssociety]

he is a revolutionary, that won't get mainstream play in a conformist society

[@MTKarthik]

Damn, Pam the Funkstress looking good! sweet vid.

[@kubiakWU]

Sound Opinions, FTW!

[@effinhaoli808]

Funking Dope !!!

[@itsayoutubechannelfriends]

Fun video, love the track!

[@jasondcoi4145]

outkast!

[@FunkFight1]

i see what ur saying but nah- they're contemporaries. I think they've both had similarities to each other all along.

[@kylelockhart5804]

Is Dcoi still around?

[@danqueens1970]

why didn't sorry to bother you get more attention (Genius)

[@ElaineBarrDesigns]

F. Yes!!

[@Dillinger86]

so true

[@TroutBoneless]

It's a small detail, but I love that dude on a bike sees Boots running away from some white people and just hops off his bike and gives it to him lmfao we should all want to be like that guy

[@7spidersofhh]

reppin that public radio swag, shout out to T. Gross

[@QueMusiQ]

Rest in Peace, Pam. I still cannot believe it.

[@havoc001]

i dig it

[@Doctor-Stoppage]

I've got "The Clap!"

[@jonathanmann525]

Cool video and style

[@april1194]

Boots I love this video!! I hope we can work together on the costumes for the next video!!! I love it!!

[@cwagnermusic]

West Oakland and Soundwave Studios.

[@Bunten3123]

I'm new to your music ...What have I been missing ?!?!! Freakin great song !

[@Gravityboy1222]

Can you say Damion Gallegos, RJFski and CHUBB studios? Great job boys KUDOS to FEEB records and the crew! Once again Damion....MAGIC!

[@noellecelnik4347]

This is good

[@siricus]

Yes, he did just rhyme "birth certificate" with "signed in triplicate." Aw yeah.

[@aytheonashhelm3450]

Which 100% rhymes and is contextual so

[@hillaryellis7189]

RIP Pam ❤️

[@Chrisdwag]

When i first heard this song i thought it was about a magic crab. When i found out it wasn't i was extremely disappointed.

[@MsAkiman]

big tune uses the same lyrics in 9/11 til infinity at one point still, a great tune

[@emmalyricalannatalia9587]

til the folks have risen theyll be no desicions we make the motor move they chauffer driven

[@wickedfkr]

so hype and jive.. :)

[@FSVR54]

Fair enough

[@FunkFight1]

Boots said on an interview that they did each of these videos for $2000. Crazy.

[@alcarlin5827]

The best song Outkast never made

[@FunkFight1]

Naw. It definitely has some Outkast flavor, but The Coup and Outkast are contemporaries- both influencing each other. Obviously, Outkast is much more famous. So if you don't know this history, you might think of it the way you do. I say that, and I'm a huge Outkast fan.

[@GAZGAZ811]

Bientôt en france.... ;)