Alabama Rapper Flight Volume Delivers His Vibey New Single, “The Optimist”

Growing up in Mobile, Alabama, it’s a great possibility that people scoffed at the rap dreams of native rapper, Flight Volume. Being a white guy in Hip-Hop has it’s trials and tribulations, but being a white guy from Alabama in Hip-Hop probably makes that a bit more tough. Regardless, he stayed diligent and kept his head down until it was his turn. That was earlier this year when he dropped his engaging project, AIRPLANE MODE, which featured the standout, “The Optimist.” Looking to keep that buzz alive, he checks into our pages for the first time with his engaging new video for that record.

Directed by Flight himself, the video takes place over several beach-y locations, employing a distorted filter at times that surprisingly adds to the vibe. One of the other qualities about the video that endears itself is the fact that Flight is largely the only person in the video. Combining that notion with the already down-tempo aesthetic of the record highlights just how much the video compliments the record. Produced and written by Flight, what’s most impressive about this whole package is how his hands were stamped all over it.

Be sure to check out the video below, as well as AIRPLANE MODE, which features appearances from Twista, Dylan Reese and more.