Nas - One Mic (official Hd Video) -

Nas is often shown alone in a simple, empty room, symbolizing the "essence of an MC" stripped of the typical hip-hop "drama, diamonds, and disses".

The video juxtaposes local scenes of police harassment in New York City with international struggles. Global Parallel: The Soweto Uprising Nas - One Mic (Official HD Video)

To create the "electric night" atmosphere, Robinson instructed his director of photography to manually open and close the camera shutters, resulting in unique, streaking light effects. Nas is often shown alone in a simple,

Chris Robinson utilized specific visual techniques to translate Nas's lyrics into a "raw yet elegant" filmic experience: resulting in unique

The "rioters" in the video were played by members of a local inner-city baseball team from L.A..