Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see the beauty, believe in them and try to follow where they lead.
Rik Cordero is an independent music video, commercial, and film director of Filipino descent. He was born and raised in New York City and is known for applying unusual, non-traditional shooting methods in his work. He is also the founder and executive producer of the New York based production company Three/21 Films.
“At the last hour when no one's been calling him back about getting something done, he just went and did it on his own. I have to tip my hat off to you brother.” NAS
“Rik Cordero is just his own universe. He’s trustworthy to where I believe in his vision for the song.” QUESTLOVE from The Roots
“His videos may be rugged and gritty, but Rik Cordero’s vision is 20/20.” KING Magazine
“With a growing following and more cosigns than Obama, this Q-Borough native is redefining the role of internet videos, without an offer from Vivid or an E! reality show.” MASS APPEAL Magazine
“Thanks to Cordero's innovation, although the revolution is no longer being televised, it's still going down.” XXL Magazine
"Who is the music video director of the future? Right now, all eyes are on Queens, NY native Rik Cordero…" VIBE Magazine
"Another Rik Cordero miracle…" FADER Magazine
"After Hype Williams’ fisheye lens revolution of the mid-90s, Cordero’s use of filters on a low-cost high-def digital camera has changed the rap video game this year…" FADER Magazine
"Ok, for the sake of full disclosure, Rik’s also a friend of mine, but that just means I knew that he was talented before the rest of you did…" missinfo.tv
"The only Hip-Hop video director on the planet…" nahright.com
"Channel Three/21 works as a street mix tape for music videos. The Best: director Rik Cordero’s gritty clips…" ROLLING STONE Magazine
"Rik is well on his way to becoming a household name. Ask about him." GIANT Magazine
“Anyone checking the credits of recent rap videos will have noticed one name cropping up again and again: Rik Cordero. It’s safe to say hip-hop videos are coming under the ambit of a whole new master craftsman.” HIP HOP CONNECTION Magazine UK
“Rik Cordero is the most buzzed about thing in Hip Hop circles since De-Haven began popping up on YouTube talking about Jay-Z.” MTV Fire Starter
Hey Rik, Thanx again for letting me come to the set of the video and helping me with my clothing line inn the video. You're a GENIUS with your visual Talent and Im happy to have had the opportunity to meet you. I definitely NEED to get your reel to show your videos on my TV show. I will send you a email with my info so you can send it. Hope to see you Friday at my B'day bash!! Peace!
***Im 30 Years, YOUNGER!!***
Come Celebrate w/ Me Hitting My 3rd DECADE on the planet Earth! This will be the Party Event of the Summer! Dont Miss It!
Andre (aka Mr. Aktain) 3rd Decade Birthday Bash Friday, July 18th @ Branch 226 East 54th Street (btwn 2nd and 3rd Ave)
Doors open at 10pm Free before 11pm for Ladies Gents reduced on RSVP List before 11pm RSVP: unusual.genes@gmail.com Dress code: Stylish Chic
Also on Saturday, July 19th, Im Celebrating my 3rd Decade doing Karaoke on Stage at....
Hip Hop Karaoke NYC @ the Knitting Factory 74 Leonard Street (at Church Street)
Sign Up @ 10pm (To perform) Show Starts @ 11pm **FREE ALL NIGHT**
So i Hope to see you ALL at BOTH or One of the EVENTS. Peace and Blessings!
thx 4 de add man, of course I'm sitting at an editing bay wasting the last 2 hours or so here on the space rather than working, but I'm glad I'm not the only one. hope 2 see you up there soon; I'm off 2 do some mgfx tutz, yeah right, well maybe...peace
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Thats what's up! Good Looking Out.Checked out the link looks like your cooking up that DOPE ish! Keep it movin my dude! I just finished up the Kardinal ft. The Clipse, and on Tuesday I got that new Game ft. Travis Barker "Dope Boys" video. I'll hit you with that link asap. I am get at you when I come to the east, get at me if you come the west! Yee Dig MA
Wats crackin RIK.its been a minute.I see you you doing your thing.Hard.Keep it up homie..Not sure if you gonna be around for this yrs HBO festival but if not wish you nothing but the best Hommie.. ONeLuV..
a that new short film with the director with the magphone running around is crazy. lol thats why i try not to take mine out. lol on set like a mad man. llooooooolllllllllll
