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Highlander (There Can Only Be 1) (feat. Shilow)

A fan favorite from SIS: Side B, Highlander finally gets the video treatment.

“What I hope people are able to see, is someone taking back their power and loving themselves. I’m rescuing a younger version of myself from the shame and pettiness (definitely, mine too) of past relationships and setting us free. We both get to wake up from a bad dream we’ve been in for far too long, and in that moment... I wake up. It’s a death and rebirth. I’m out of my mind, in life and ready to experience life as my whole self. I pushed everyone and myself so hard for this to be RIGHT. I was the only one who could see how the timing of the shoots, scenes and pieces fit together and only I knew what it could be. We arrived at this visual and I keep pinching myself!” - Stephonne

“Highlander (There Can Only Be 1) (feat. Shilow)” was written by Stephonne Singleton and Chance D. Parsons, mixed and co-produced by Justin Mantooth at Westend Recording Studio, mastered by Mike Nolte of Eureka Mastering, and features Benjamin Hart on guitar, Ahafia Jurkiewicz-Miles on keys, Johnny Hamil on bass, and Adam McKee on drums.

Its Music Motion Picture was produced and directed by Stephonne Singleton (GBM) and Chadwick Christopher (Wreckreation Co.), Edited by Stephonne Singleton, Chadwick Christopher and Chance Parsons, Shot by Chadwick Christopher, and stars Stephonne, Shilow, Dawson Lambert and Robin Bash. Some wardrobe donated by Do Good Co. and shot on location at Byers Mansion and Wreckreation Co. Studios.

ABOUT STEPHONNE:
Stephonne is an up and coming alternative rock artist based in Kansas City, Missouri. Inspired by the sounds of Prince and Billie Holiday, Stephonne has an unmistakable sultry and soulful voice that sends his listeners on a visceral and experiential journey. In 2015, Stephonne released his first single “I Want To Hold Your Hand”, followed by “Unworthy” and several other singles throughout the years. He released his first full length album titled Caged Bird Sings Songs About Red Beard in 2018, an EP titled Sis: Side A in 2020, and a single, “The King’s Gambit'', in 2021. He released the companion EP, Sis: Side B at the end of June 2022. Top recent releases have been “Deja Vu” with Regina Del Carmen and Shilow, and “Rocket in My Pocket”( feat. Shawn M. Stewart). As a proud Black Queer artist, Stephonne wants to reclaim Rock, a Black invention, and is always working to push boundaries with his music by promoting self love in his lyrics. In his nicheness, Stephonne continues to provide his listeners with new experiences audibly and visually.

  • Stephonne Singleton
    Director
  • Chadwick Christopher
    Director
  • Stephonne Singleton
    Writer
  • Stephonne Singleton
    Producer
  • Robin Bash
    Key Cast
    "The New Girl"
  • Dawson Lambert
    Key Cast
    "Ex"
  • Chance Parsons
    Key Cast
    "Shilow/BFF"
  • Stephonne Singleton
    Key Cast
    "Stephonne"
  • Project Type:
    Music Video, Short, Other
  • Genres:
    Horror, Thriller, Film Noir, B Movie, Comedy, Drama, Gothic, Revenge, Dark Comedy, Queer, Black, Art, Mystery, Music Video
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 43 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 18, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • The Thrill Of It All - Presented by The Bird Watching Film Festival
    Kansas City
    United States
    May 22, 2024
Distribution Information
  • DistroVid
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: Internet, Video on Demand
Director Biography - Stephonne Singleton, Chadwick Christopher

Stephonne is an up and coming alternative rock artist based in Kansas City, Missouri. Inspired by the sounds of Prince and Billie Holiday, Stephonne has an unmistakable sultry and soulful voice that sends his listeners on a visceral and experiential journey. In 2015, Stephonne released his first single “I Want To Hold Your Hand”, followed by “Unworthy” and several other singles throughout the years. He released his first full length album titled Caged Bird Sings Songs About Red Beard in 2018, an EP titled Sis: Side A in 2020, and a single, “The King’s Gambit'', in 2021. He released the companion EP, Sis: Side B at the end of June 2022. Top recent releases have been “Deja Vu” with Regina Del Carmen and Shilow, and “Rocket in My Pocket”( feat. Shawn M. Stewart). As a proud Black Queer artist, Stephonne wants to reclaim Rock, a Black invention, and is always working to push boundaries with his music by promoting self love in his lyrics. In his nicheness, Stephonne continues to provide his listeners with new experiences audibly and visually.

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What I hope people are able to see, is someone taking back their power and loving themselves. I’m rescuing a younger version of myself from the shame and pettiness (definitely, mine too) of past relationships and setting us free. We both get to wake up from a bad dream we’ve been in for far too long, and in that moment... I wake up. It’s a death and rebirth. I’m out of my mind, in life and ready to experience life as my whole self. I pushed everyone and myself so hard for this to be RIGHT. I was the only one who could see how the timing of the shoots, scenes and pieces fit together and only I knew what it could be. We arrived at this visual and I keep pinching myself!