Lately, it appears
that musicians as widely varied as New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi
and hip-hop artist Cam’ron (center of photo at left) and his
Harlem-based posse, the Diplomats, want to be identified with
Brooklyn.
While Bon Jovi’s latest CD, "Have a Nice Day," includes
photos of the band set against Brooklyn’s gritty waterfront in
its liner notes, Cam’ron chose Greenpoint as the setting for
his "gangsta musical," "Killa Season." In
August, Cam’ron staged a 6-minute shootout at 220 Dupont St.
for his new DVD which will be released in conjunction with his
upcoming album – also titled "Killa Season" – next
month.
Cam’ron told the Daily News, "I think this DVD will show
people what they want. We haven’t been able to show a gun on
TV or a bottle of Hennessy liquor on TV in seven years, and people
want to see those things."
But don’t worry, Cam’ron’s crew was only shooting blanks. Fred
Pisciotta, of Park Slope-based special effects firm Jauchem and
Meeh Inc., provided the weapons for the video and instructed
the band on how to use them.
CAM’RON ON LOCATION
