The Making of 21 Savage's "a lot" Video With Aisultan Seitov | Framework

21 Savage linked up with J. Cole in late 2018 for “a lot,” the lead single from ‘I Am Greater Than I Was.’ Tied with “Bank Account” as 21’s highest-charting solo song on the Billboard Hot 100, the track is produced by DJ Dahi. The Aisultan Seitov-directed music video for “a lot” features an additional verse criticizing US immigration policy, which 21’s lawyers speculate could have led to him being targeted by ICE and subsequently arrested.
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[@crimnugget868]

I didn't realize how complicated and meaningful directing is, these people make it look easy.

[@kaeslabyrinth]

Directing is an underrated art

[@roberturquhartjr]

mannnn, he actually simplified it here and shared maybe half of the thought processes at best. I def enjoyed seeing this too.

[@crimnugget868]

I appreciate that so many minds think alike. Also, I appreciate Genius for agreeing.

[@crimnugget868]

@@roberturquhartjr Well I can only imagine the full explanation then.

[@crimnugget868]

@@kaeslabyrinth I'm glad I found this video, after watching it, I agree.

[@vincenternst190]

I went to New York Film Academy with this guy for a few weeks. I remember one day we walked back from school and he said “now I really know I want to do movies”. Look at him now. Awesome work Sultan!!

[@erto358]

man, sounds epic

[@wiilshidan6404]

This was the last one he made

[@vincenternst190]

@Tima_net True, but I think he meant film in general, so it applies

[@jamesrodriguez7000]

@@vincenternst190 Could you make a video on insight about what new york film academy is like

[@NatalieVasilyev]

He was only 22 that year. Give hims some time.

[@RaiasBeats]

this is a def classic for the culture, music, video... we gonna play this song for ages 💯

[@hndrxxtarantino9795]

On God (21 Savage Voice)

[@SimoBudd]

Idk bout that

[@specialopp333]

Simon Cinatc nigga wat you know

[@igethighhighhigh]

Was gone comment but you took the words out my mouth 🙏🏾

[@spacez4694]

Yea hip hop culture aka black culture pay attention

[@alexcastellon5982]

The music video was beautifully directed! Well done my dude.

[@bekzatalmasbek8145]

He is from Kazakhstan

[@AdilMaidanov]

@@bekzatalmasbek8145 thanks for mention this, Kazakhstan beautiful country with a lot of talents

[@mereythefairy]

The Laws Of Prosperity thank u very much, we appreciate that! Send love from Kazakhstan 💓

[@Pupper8888]

Holy shit this is much deeper than I thought, an amazing song, an amazing video. Incredible.

[@aviongibson3594]

Spearmint fax

[@xquintessential]

1k likes 1 comment huh

[@haiderh042]

How much talent he got ? Alot 🔥🔥

[@kura365]

Best caption😀

[@mereythefairy]

Haider Hasan he is Kazakh 🤪

[@loganreynolds9809]

This music video is so good. Props to this guy, he’s really talented

[@talibhoege6333]

And he's only 22

[@Sanzharinho]

How many Kazakhs we got?

[@jumajaco]

Көп

[@parental-control]

A lot)

[@johnylemon473]

How many problems we got???

[@mereythefairy]

A LOOOTT

[@mazenraptor]

Not kazakh but I respect how you support your people

[@chrisrichbeats7383]

‘ I hope it’s not going to kill artist’ 4:03 🤣🤣🤣

[@Prophhh]

Yo I read that's I heard him say that

[@endilegend5600]

Chris R lol same

[@chrisrichbeats7383]

Chris R shout out to u my fellow Chris R

[@TooH2k]

Chris R same wtf

[@Twentywulf]

Literally right as I was reading this comment, he actually said it in the video wtfff

[@theoneandonly4252]

Yo Genius, y'all know y'all gotta make one of these for Middle Child now right

[@foreignclout6774]

Like right now right now

[@AlexGarcia-ke3qq]

Yeah!

[@trentonsmith4869]

@Dorian RC Taylor Nah the video has a lot of hidden messages, a lot of them will go over the average persons head.

[@faithfullyfaded]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4nVm4iXdp2HZ5I You're welcome. :)

[@polaroidandroidjeff6383]

@@trentonsmith4869 Oh lawd j Cole fans are doing that bullshit again

[@JanyllHquez]

This video is such a master piece!! Bravo to the director

[@avilovsky8369]

Спасибо что даешь нам осознавать что у Казахского народа есть огромный потенциал, есть куда расти!

[@devo4ka30]

Really proud that people like he are putting our country on the map . They , and he especially , show that people from the Post Soviet Union , from Kazakhstan are able to become world wide, to collaborate and work with the biggest artists if they will put much effort. Qazaqstan alğa!! 🇰🇿🇰🇿🇰🇿

[@clingclanglarry3327]

This director has a very good filmmaking future. Hope he starts making feature films soon cuz he's some serious talent. No joke!

[@imangalii]

he will soon release his film, he said that the film will be released in the fall

[@imangalii]

If you want I can send you a link to the trailer

[@JayyBanks]

Cole made him show the playback to the little girl. Genuine good dude 👌🏾🤷🏾‍♂️

[@lolOloveOlol21]

I love how he mentioned Cole's personality. Shows how Cole is so personable and respectful.

[@TYMOSO]

this video was incredibly well shot. big props to Aisultan.

[@oldeldos8923]

Айсултан Сейтов гордость Казахстана 🇰🇿🇰🇿🇰🇿

[@sanzhartenizbaev]

Сеитов

[@faithfullyfaded]

Amazing rapper. Fantastic director. Both are phenomenal artists.

[@lidiageo]

This director is a genius. Best regards from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@Jungkook-hy2qf]

Ha sempre um tuga no mundo !!!

[@Hananh]

this guy is actually a genius

[@StermaPerma]

Cold War is the best Polish film ever made, I’m so glad that he mentioned it as inspiration for so many shots. If you haven’t seen it, I seruously recommend it, just for the cinematography alone. Makes me proud to be Polish.

[@DrinkmoWater.]

21 SpeciaI for this .. J cole came in clutch!

[@CrazyTerps347]

DrinkMoWater Steelo!

[@DrinkmoWater.]

Ha Iike PAC I get around ..

[@CrazyTerps347]

DrinkMoWater Real Negus Never Die

[@ilyas8102]

This dude Aisultan was my dad's student 😂 Huge respect to him

[@clos888]

this is probably going to become one of my favorite hip hop songs of all time. from the sample, to the verses & now a deeper appreciation for the music video. shit is almost immaculate

[@przemeksobor571]

Omfg I didn’t knew that cold war was a inspiration for this music video .Much love from Poland 🇵🇱

[@wakandasoldier6469]

THIS REALY OPNED MY EYES. I KNEW THAT VID WAS DEEP BUT WHEN EXPLAINED IT ERRYTANG MAKE SENSE BRUH

[@user-xd8jq4gy7y]

Now that's an intellectual if I ever saw one

[@itsalejandroe]

This guy is great! every example he gave related to movies were some movie scenes that I love and would love to use as an inspiration in the future, he literally have similar thoughts as me lol

[@TAICU]

"I hope its not gonna kill artist" love this dude

[@Mr_B79]

You know you made it in the industry when your videos are on THIS level. This is a throw back to the golden era of hip-hop 90s/ early 2000s/ mtv-Making the video-days. There was so much thought into making these visual pieces. 21 has definitely made it.

[@DanSarbz]

What a great video from Aisultan Go Kazakhstan! 🇰🇿

[@yashahoevenaars5094]

Actually the first framework with a lot of depth about the meanings and metaphors of the video. Loved it!

[@aliz8237]

this was amazing work and i like the way how Aisultan explains everything, it was such a good interview , рахмет Айсултан!)

[@jamesberryman9893]

Issa work of art both music and video. Thank you for making this work of art for us!

[@pranavbankoti]

Sir you have my utmost respect . " A lot" was most deep and aesthetically pleasing vid a saw in a while.

[@davecreates]

I really loved this breakdown! There's so much depth to this music video, both in the narrative and the cinematography 🙌🏾

[@redyion6833]

Didn’t know there was a mirror till now tbh

[@CinCereGentlemens]

It’s kinda sad that people don’t see the significance in music videos anymore because the symbolism in this true art, this deserves at least a nomination but so do a lot of other videos do too but of course that’s not how things work anymore

[@user-ig1tc5ni7u]

Молодец КАЗАХСТАН АЛГА 🇰🇿🇰🇿🇰🇿🇰🇿🇰🇿

[@jonasperez858]

Man , this is my favorite video of this year 💙

[@donpablo7515]

This young man definitely has a passion and talent inside.

[@OohGabbyGiggles]

Probably my favorite breakdown so far. Definitely gonna have to go back and rewatch the video.

[@aaarrrttteeemmm64277]

Поздравляю Айсултана, большой молодец, отличная работа! Cograts to Aisultan, well done, nice work!

[@andrewmalaki]

ive missed this series so much, glad genius is back at it with framework

[@braziliangoat5197]

The amount of secret meanings behind this video is amazing and really goes along with the song, which is great by itself. Should be a standard to other music videos.

[@aliciakoh3920]

So proud of you Aisultan! Keep doing great work :)

[@asamoahbekoe]

One of the best music videos I have ever seen hands down 🙌🏼

[@yungcamembert6013]

What a beautiful and creative way to visualize this amazing song!

[@h3cz_]

One of my favorite music videos of all time. So good.

[@evdokmv]

Айсултан - красавчик! Отличный клип!

[@ryanramirez6618]

A lot of depth and focus in the video. The music video is so executed man, so dope!

[@ss11111ss]

Alot is a lifetime anthem it Nevers gets old I'm going to be listening to it for years

[@MalvinaMoney]

как круто,спасибо!

[@jalen7053]

Ээээ ноунейм

[@rpwzh5403]

A lot music video is one of kind, it's classic. Props to director n team🙌

[@jayhernandez1698]

love these videos

[@Aiasem]

Good job Aisultan! You inspired me to do something meaningful and create something in life

[@KGAirsoft]

Best episode so far imo. This director gone legend

[@mikey_active9319]

The director is a genius

[@NateCConcerts]

He did an amazing job with this. Such a classy video that really embodies both J Cole and 21's come ups. I saw them perform it together for the first time at Dreamville Fest 2 days ago, and they were both so happy to be in front of that sold out 40,000 person fest. Got a video of that on my channel. Can't wait to see what 21 does next

[@jayflyaz4481]

This was DOPE , thanks for the video

[@tshen8654]

I'm so glad they made this... I could see there was a lot of careful planning and attention to detail when watching the music video

[@amatatatt]

This music video gave a goosebumps! this guy is really talented! came into the rap game music videos with 21 savage and offset at the same time!!

[@JordanFord]

One of the dopest videos ! Directed perfectly !

[@questionablelifechoices7501]

Easily, easily, easily one of the best music videos I've ever seen. Direction: peak. Use of color: Peak. Framing: Peak. Camera movement: peak. Shot placement: peak. Symbolism: peak. Music: peak. Music Video: Peak.

[@lostidentity-_-]

I love the creativity by the director 🔥🎥

[@BukaBuka1000]

Great job Aisultan! Gotta represent 🇰🇿

[@swell9812]

I really like this video. Amazing job with the references too.

[@samkua1480]

Айсултан , желаю вам успехов ! Пусть это будет только началом !!! 🧿

[@8877dksljfa]

I just rewatched the mv for the first time in a while and realized how brilliant it was, immediately went to look for the director.

[@Kigs.787]

These are phenomenal

[@quincyhuang2773]

amazing work keep it up

[@Fierymemes]

Amazing work!

[@ajayparmar9431]

Madness absolutely love it

[@ndiracreatives]

One of the best music videos I have seen in my life time.

[@RyanMatson]

This dude is a genius. The video is absolutely nutzooo.

[@11jwiese]

amazing video, loved this!

[@steveforbes17]

Asultan, this is a brilliant work very pleased as you grew up over the past 2 years since Dorn, Besides, you coped with the responsibility and the success that you have won (and remained yourself). The language level also pleased continue, good luck ( this is a translator) Алслан , это гениальная работа очень радует как ты вырос за последние 2 года со времен Дорна , К тому же ты справился с той ответственостью и оспехом который тебе окотил (и остался собой ).Уровень языка тоже порадовал продолжай, удачи

[@vukola4358]

This song is song of the year imo. Beat, samples, production, music video, directory, 21 himself, lyrics, meaning behind the song, J Cole, bars, flows.... Easily the best song of the year and Its really underrated

[@wellknowndrilla3303]

Absolutely beautiful

[@leorodriguez6133]

AMAZING VID!! I need more like this

[@AmyElizabethFrith]

It’s a brilliant , beautiful song and video . I appreciate seeing this .

[@TheBishopDon]

Man the color grade on this video is insane ! I watched it 100 times when it came out

[@fuckthawrld9165]

This should win a Grammy

[@zelinschi.nicolae]

Наш пацан

[@user-ye7cw8ol5k]

Aisultan Seitov👍👍👍 Kazakhstan Central Asia

[@dermille14]

more videos like this please

[@clintcompose]

*AWESOME*

[@rus43imperial]

Красавчик, просто лучший! Очень рад успеху Айсултана!

[@aqilahlakay1130]

I love these director videos

[@jprovides]

another great video

[@rusiruatulugama6437]

Beautiful video shot by a brilliant director.

[@508ctk]

*_BEAUTIFUL!_*

[@milwaukeequelg4826]

Classic Video🎥📹📽🎞🎞🎞🎞

[@saran6651]

Absolutely love this

[@lolaomarova1903]

Incredible work. So proud of my bro from same country!

[@gulzhan7018]

Such a charming and talented young man! Keep rocking Ais!

[@ezekielml2280]

These type of videos make me wanna rewatch the music video with a director perspective

[@kamikandy2471]

GO N GET IT AISULTAN❤️❤️❤️

[@noctivagant3501]

This is actually a really good music video

[@saebiztv4345]

*Казахи сдесь? Лайкните, пусть* *подумают люди что я крутое* *написал на русском.*

[@AndreiBerezin]

Надо было на казахском, брачо. На русском тут таких писателей 40 человек.

[@user-ye7cw8ol5k]

Бармызғой бауырым. Өзбекстан Қазақтарынан Ассалаумағалейкум. Айсұлтан енді керемет жігіт👍

[@APPROMUS]

Здесь а не сдесь

[@nerovevo1217]

ебать ты ахуенно написал

[@andreevgleb6288]

А слабо что-то ахуенное и остроумное написать чтобы все тобой восхищались, а не это вот.