A Catch “.22” Sends ATL Artist Wesson Desir on a Superficial Adventure in New Video

ATL artist Wesson Desir reminds us of the catch “.22” of fame in his new video which pays homage to the 2006 film Click starring Adam Sandler. With the click of a button, Desir is faced with the worldly/stereotypical aspirations for a rapper… Flashy cars and IG models. The video starts off with the lyric “The world is a product of my design,” and cuts to Desir tied up against his will. Directed by Amandla Baraka and produced by Matthew Schonfeld, the use of the remote as the focal point brings about nostalgic feelings and foreshadows the catch 22 of success, pin-pointing that desires can ignite demise. It seems as though the remote symbolizes fame and the cost to obtain it. On “.22,” Desir delivers a laid back flow reflecting on past triumphs and what’s to come for the future. It’s the type of song you’d put on after a fun summer night, recapping the antics while preparing a Henny and Coke for tonight's endeavors. It’s a guilt free track.

“I hummed the hemisphere to fit me exact.”

Desir is done trying things and is aware of what works for him. “Universe speaking in colored lines” speaks to the duality of speaking things into existence and following up. Desir reminds us there is always a price to pay, but you determine the cost.