"Hello Woodbridge" Music Video Has Familiar Sights

No matter what your expectations, making a music video is tough. While labels are pumping money to the likes of directors Spike Jonze and Chris Milk, local artists usually have to settle for less.

There are other ways. Though there is no standard to being a viral sensation, Hunit Grand's "Hello Woodbridge," music video featuring JFK and Hank V has some familiar sights that would grab the attention of Woodbridge residents.t

The viral melange is entertaining to say the least. Black and white still shots of , Dale City Lanes and even are spliced into cookie-cutter profiles of Grand's crew at their local hang outs. While no one looks entirely comfortable, it's good practice to say the least.

"Hello Woodbridge's" hook is reminiscent of Jay-Z's "Hello Brooklyn 2.0" which mirrors the Beastie Boy's "Hello Brooklyn." Though not a parody, the similarity of it all certainly adds to the video's meme integrity. Who doesn't sample in rap music these days, anyway?

Grand's single is hosted by 703TV, a YouTube channel dedicated to the Northern Virginia Hip-Hop and Urban Lifestyles. It serves as a medium for independent artists to showcase their talents through videos that provide updates, interviews, upcoming music, free styling, and more.

The video is a collaboration between local label "Yung Boss Music Group," and ABB Video Productions, a Washington, DC-based urban design and video production company. Their clients in the past have included Wale, Marky, JayFreshKicks, LikeBlood and many more.

One is inclined to believe that like most memes, Grand's music will come and go. However, with a little networking and willingness to get a project done, YouTube is a blank canvas. Does "Hello Woodbridge" give off the right impression to the outside world?

The local repertoire is fun to watch. Even with no budget, when you get the right minds motivated, anything can happen -- or 38,000 views.