macklemore & ryan lewis
macklemore & ryan lewis

New Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – DownTown (Official Video)

macklemore-downtown-coverSeattle icons, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis just released a new video this morning called DownTown and it is already taking over the internet. Immediately you can see the duo’s incredible creativity as they parade around a retro metropolitan area with the craziest looking mopeds. Macklemore’s is by far the dopest with a giant moose head and there’s even a quick cameo from Ken Griffey Jr. too! There’s a lot to look at in this video so be sure to watch it a few times. It’s one of those visuals where you’ll see something new every time you watch.

When it comes to the actual song and Macklemore’s rapping, once again it isn’t my absolute favorite. Mack has some catchy punchlines and some low-key dope rhyming but it just doesn’t cut it as something you’d ever hear me listening to if it’s not playing on the radio. On a more positive note, I was actually a little more impressed with his rapping this time around but I still think the visual is what really does this song justice.

Check out Downtown  by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and be sure to tweet your thoughts to @RespectMyRegion! Don’t forget to tag @Macklemore & @RyanLewis too!

Macklemore has been in the news a bit more frequently lately since choosing to discuss what it’s like to be a recovering addict. He’s opened up about his new responsibilities as a father and even shared some of the struggles he’s encountered since becoming famous.

Although I’m not a huge fan of his music, I am 200% a fan of what Macklemore stands for because he speaks his mind and is pushing for positive change across the world. He is a great representation of what Seattle is all about even though his style of music isn’t something everyone supports. Millions of people across the world share the supportive views I have towards this duo because of topics they discuss in their records and in their interviews.

It takes a special type of person to lead a worldwide movement and these two have been able to actively help shape the world to be a better place. Shouts to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis for producing another incredible piece of work that gives tribute to Seattle and the rest of the Pacific North West. Hopefully this song inspires other people to create inspiring works of art similar to this.