Colin Tilley: A Visionary Directing This Generation's Craziest Music Videos | The Culture

If you're talking about music videos, then you're talking about Colin Tilley. Growing up in the Bay Area, Colin Tilley went from college dropout to an award-winning music video director. Having helmed videos for everyone from Rihanna to Lil B to Lil Wayne to Kendrick Lamar, Colin's growth has been immense, allowing him to helm videos for a generation of musical artists. As he begins to break into feature films, Jinx connects with him to learn more about his journey and what has made him so successful.
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[@reimourrpower9357]

Vinnie Hobbs: Visual Surgeon. YES! This brother's perspective on controlling his zone and artistic & professional integrity by being isolated from the shoot is a filmmaker's dream. Salutes to Colin & Vinnie on their superb creative collaboration. Future filmmakers take note; EVERYTHING comes down to the edit; get an awesome editor like Vinnie Hobbs, pay & credit them PROPERLY.

[@Mrsammyd99]

ive seen this guys name in the credits of so many music videos

[@adamdrakestudio]

The presenter is great and clearly is inspired himself. Love it.

[@EbonthePhenom]

It’s crazy seeing someone like Colin that went to Berkeley high with legends like g eazy, the cataracs, the pack, kreayshawn etc shocking how much talent cones out of the bay and around the same times too

[@trvspvrk]

Collin Tilley is one of the videography GOATS

[@iamjayubeezy]

I've been following this man's career since he directed the video for The Cataracs' "Murder She Wrote". Definitely one of my biggest inspirations. Bay Area legend!

[@jamesdrew2715]

Biggest takeaway although it wasn't said: You have to take yourself serious.

[@dustbin_young]

18:11

[@hannahborgmann826]

love this series

[@dbsk06]

wow this was an epic interview. loved hwo he was just experimenting with his craft

[@DUMBKOIF]

16:00 DRAMS GILLIGAN VIDEO IS RENDERING IN THE BACKGROUND

[@Filmsbyceesz]

Mad respect for Colin’s vision ✊🏾

[@ShotzMedia]

This is perfect. Colin And @vhpost have a finely tuned production machine.

[@Farbod_media]

Great video, very inspiring

[@miggyhudencial]

Complex needs to continue this series! #THECULTURE #COMPLEX

[@Divineshot]

Very inspiring.

[@corvidentertainment]

Colin Tilley & Vinnie are big inspirations. Great vid!

[@Anomaliayt]

Beautiful and inspirational.

[@molaalan8516]

this is an amazing insight

[@NikitaDaddy]

For real quality content, why so little views???

[@Ladraz]

because no one really care about the director only the artiste

[@mrmiyashi9257]

It’s all good. It reaches the people that actually need it

[@EmmatheIsh]

Such a great interviewer!!

[@JordanTelezino]

will always remember his name because of the old soulja boy videos

[@AjTh3B0sS]

i'd love to see one of these about brthr

[@defcon1336]

YC IMAGING BROUGHT ME HERE BUT I LOVE LIL B AND HE IS GOAT. THANK U BASEDGOD

[@heyTello]

my absolute dream

[@manggalaalliez8837]

COLLIN TILLEY is DOPE!

[@kathy2888]

I’ve learned so much about life listening to Colin, thank you! His Deuces visual was what grabbed me, but Taki Taki, damnnnnnn. It’s pretty amazing to see his growth, and it really just motivated me to go 100! ♥️

[@mrmiyashi9257]

The Goat

[@yayarea5109]

bruh he used to be my classmate ....b high 06 ......he seems to be the same ....blessing all the way

[@llerenamedia]

Loved it! So culturally rich :)

[@recognizerap]

Fire

[@DJillWill]

Collin and The Based God are true visionaries

[@3xEStudios]

REAL BAY AREA !!! COLIN TILLEY THE GOAT

[@alahjahgreen3170]

Thank You BaseGod

[@chariot5920]

Here after the Cardi and Megan vid. Amazing direction

[@guynamedtoast]

Damn someone’s car alarm just going off at 8:20

[@eyeofthehoodmedia6317]

Epic

[@Longtime420]

What camera does he use

[@Nomvd147]

17:17 based god out here looking like mufasa

[@philile.t]

Colin Tilley is a GOAT🐐 🐐🐐

[@TheNgentertainment]

does anyone know what the book is ?

[@JayTaj]

i'm new here but why is jinx' voice pitched down?

[@reimourrpower9357]

...Colin did "Alright" for Kendrick?! You needed to show clips of his work more in this episode Complex, sheesh...

[@MithunOnTheNet]

Copyright claims from music companies.

[@arielcontreras3724]

17:16 you can notice a sudden change in the color grade. I thought that was funny considering the content of this vid. 😂

[@Mars-us1ru]

🔥

[@theafrochic1]

I here for the blue couch tbh

[@Bepeze]

Mr. Happy brought me here

Do BRTHR please, best directors.

[@rydernatzic]

This dude has been to my house

[@TheHovroc]

Wow Lil B influenced Rick Ross wheelchair moment on John.If that's not the most legendary story ever.

[@real_bawse1679]

Read the title and I thought it was Cole Bennet

[@MrBpepz]

ok but what lil b video are they talking about at 745

[@makefunthings]

I'm assuming it must be: Am i even a rapper anymore? Starring Lil B"The BasedGod" kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3ycYaCMfJdlg6c especially since they went back to that same shoot location for the Lil B interview segment at the end here

[@tomasumanzor487]

Very Rare

[@Hmmmmmmmmmmmm11]

Niles is kshmr ( Cataracs)

[@aidanlawlor1845]

All of Colin’s outfits have the f word 😂😂

[@HeatWave96]

Since when does Lil B has dreads?? What did I miss 😂😂😂

[@TGCid01]

Walter White I'm tryna figure out tbe same thing. Don't tell me he pulled a Fetty Wap

[@reimourrpower9357]

Okay hol' up...this is a profile on a director with very few clips of his films / videos? Was there a rights / clearance issue? There should at least be stills; the Blueprint Complex series has stills and exceprts. 1/2 way through and this somewhat interesting interview is static...

[@sifuandfriends999]

ReiMourr Power If you're interested u gotta go watch the work. Dont be lazy

[@reimourrpower9357]

I'm a fimmaker and busy enough. Speak to the editors of this piece who were too 'lazy' to showcase clips or stills of the director's work as visual evidence (film terminology). I respect Colin Tilley's work. So-called 'sifu' please don't be ignorant.

[@4kloser]

my dad went to school w Colin Tilly

[@christonacouch5550]

shouts out to the late night Halo sessions in Tito's basement on woolsey St!!! wat up Colin my G doin big things

[@christonacouch5550]

hey who liked that comment?? iits a small , dying breed of us breh breh )if u fucked w teetsio and xkboxer ;)

[@TenVeils]

I wonder if you went to a Teen that loves the song Mask off and loves that video with Amber Rose. I wonder if you asked them who is Colin Tilley would they reply a music video director. Do the Teens really go deeper regarding the music and the people behind the music. I think it's important. I think TEENS specially those in the HOOD should be taught in high schools behind the scenes to a music video.

[@hashvid]

I came here from Mask off video.

[@justinwil4365]

Lil B's a fucking profit. He was the first one to come out and really not be afraid to be himself. He sent a bunch of people down the right path.

[@TGCid01]

Justin Wil #profit

[@shanek123]

Hey

[@Adro222]

Bring Cole Bennett on this show

[@link5718]

tybg

[@Uhhsamsam]

Is it just me or does he sound like Donald glover?

[@JO-jj9fw]

😶 Oh DONALD GLOVER, thought I read Danny Glover.☺️

[@walsh0]

Collin Tilley, the next Steve Jobs?

[@colinmakesvideos]

Colin, no Collin.

[@marilynhorton6923]

How much does Colin charge for his music videos??

[@reggeesexpressions]

3 dollars