Butcher Brown members featured in Complex Magazine video with ASAP Ferg, Wiki

by | Mar 3, 2016 | MUSIC

We love seeing musicians from our city collaborating with big names and showing off their talent and skill to the rest of the world.


We love seeing musicians from our city collaborating with big names and showing off their talent and skill to the rest of the world.

Recently, DJ Harrison and Corey Fonville, members of RVA’s funky instrumental group Butcher Brown, had the chance to be part of the backing band in an ASAP Ferg and Wiki music video.

The video was part of Complex Magazine‘s new series, “Complex City Cyphers”, where the publication travels to different cities showcasing rappers and other musicians.

The pilot episode, which dropped Wednesday, features New York rappers ASAP Ferg and Wiki along with Your Old Droog freestyle over music provided by jazz musician Christian Scott.

Keyboardist DJ Harrison and drummer Corey Fonville can be seen in the background doing what they do best and adding the beat and the soul to the hip hop cypher. The video was filmed in New York City.

Amy David

Amy David

Amy David was the Web Editor for RVAMag.com from May 2015 until September 2018. She covered craft beer, food, music, art and more. She's been a journalist since 2010 and attended Radford University. She enjoys dogs, beer, tacos, and Bob's Burgers references.




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