Arsonal Da Rebel shares new video for “Product Of My Environment”
If you’re familiar with the American battle scene then you will probably be aware of who Arsonal is. With 67 battles under his belt and over 87 million views, the New Jersey rapper has decided to take a break from the battle world to give fans a look into what’s really been going through his mind. With police brutality on the rise and protests occurring across the nation, “Product of My Environment” is an unapologetic statement that tries to make sense of the situation and gives a perspective on what this is all like for a young black man like Arsonal. Produced by Wyclef Jean, Arsonal’s track is a political powder keg of raw emotion and personal tribulations, making no concessions to the opposition. This is a story that this nation is in dire need of hearing.
The “Product of My Environment” video is a first-hand look into the reality of what life is like for this nation’s marginalized minority. Set in Arsonal’s prized home of Newark, the audience is shown images of people protesting, cops in riot gear, and a child viewing all of it from his TV. It’s a statement on how the young are indoctrinated early into this worldview, and Arsonal responds to it by banding together with his community and taking a stand for what is right. He may not be able to protect the kids from seeing the world as it truly is, but he can sure as hell protect them and himself from the danger that it spews forth. This video is a call for the community’s survival and Arsonal hopes that whoever watches is willing to pick up.
