TJ Boyce admits he went Scorsese mode w/ Boosie Badazz + Snowfall's De'Aundre Bonds in 'Can't Trust Nobody' (Exclusive)
There’s not many hip-hop artists able to pull off stunning cinematic visuals on their own the way TJ Boyce is doing it these days. Whether we’re talking about his Scarface and Trae Tha Truth-featured ‘Mr. Officer’ or his newly released ‘Can’t Trust Nobody’ visual, the Houston native takes his craft super serious.
It’s only right the Southern rap crooner pulls through for Attack The Culture’s faithful to dish on the brilliance behind his story and twist-driven must-see new music video - which features Boosie Badazz and ‘Snowfall’ star De’Aundre Bonds - plus his love for movies, respect for filmmakers like Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino plus a bunch more.
Check out some of our favorite quotes from TJ’s interview plus listen to the full conversation down, down, down below.
1. ‘Can’t Trust Nobody’ is a new level of masterpiece for Boyce
My first directing debut was with ‘Ghetto America.’ Then the next I came back with ‘Mr. Officer’ and I wanted to try something different, sort of Martin Scorsese style with the whole narrative thing and I think it’s dope. People are liking it and I really appreciate it.
This is definitely the highest quality visuals that’s out there. It’s part of my artistry. There’s a lot of big artists that are more famous or known than me right now but my thing is I just want to put out the best music, the best videos, the best content period. Sadly, we’re in a time where the quantity is the greatest it’s ever been and the quality is at the lowest it’s ever been. When I was a kid, I fell in love with just the music and visuals that spoke to me. I’m just trying to add my spin to that.
2. TJ has respect for some legendary filmmakers
I am definitely a big Tarantino fan. I like Spike Lee. I’m just a fan of the arts, period. Whether it be acting, directing, drawing, dancing - I’ve always been really into the arts and I’m inspired by the greats and I aspire to be one of the greats at some point. That’s what my goals are. I think that’s what it’s all about. Why not be great?
3. The independent hustle is real
Honestly, the thing is I want to do more. I’m an independent artist and these productions are very expensive. So we gotta roll them out and we’ve got to do the best we can but I’m really blessed - I’m working on a couple projects. I filmed my first feature film this past summer. It’s called Wonder London starring my daughter. She was actually in the film Antebellum, she played Janelle Monae’s daughter. So we just filmed a movie starring her, Vivica Fox, Tichina Arnold - I’m just continuing to create. I’ve got some great music on the way. I’m just grinding.
4. It only made sense to connect with the legendary Badazz
Me and Boosie have gone to some studio sessions together. We hooked up. We actually talked about doing a film together. I told him I’m totally open to it. I would love to do something that would be impactful for the culture. Boosie heard the ‘Can’t Trust Nobody’ record and felt like it was dope and he blessed it. I think he did his thing on there. I’m happy about it.
5. Boosie is a one of one
Boosie is controversial but I think he’s one of these guys that speaks his mind and he’s not really worried about what people think. I think it’s too much of that these days. We live in a different world now. There’s certain things we can’t say and do and it’s a different culture. I understand it but I also believe in being real. I definitely think Boosie is a real one. I think he’s perfect for this record because ‘Can’t Trust Nobody’ is definitely a real thing.
Need more TJ? Check out the full interview below to hear the Houston native speak on cracking into the Hollywood scene, 2022 plans and working relationship with the one and only Boosie Badazz.
