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Director Tayyofficial Shares 5 Things That Make Or Break A Music Video

Hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Tayyofficial always had a knack for creating art that really captures your attention. Ever since he was young, the 22-year-old video director would often get lost in between colors and shapes and combine them to create masterful pieces of art. As he continues to leave remarkable traces of his prowess, the director continues to leave an impact on his hometown and the music industry through his unforgettable music videos and work with other artists.
In our latest interview, Tayyofficial gave us five things that can both break or make a difference in shooting an appealing music video. See his tips and advice below:
- Lighting
Lighting is important when making a music video because great lighting will catch the eye of the viewers more than bad lighting. Without good lighting it can make the viewer uninterested. It can also be harder to color grade because if it’s too dark and try to make it brighter that can kill your clip and cause a lot of noise in the video which isn’t appealing unless that’s what you’re going for.
It can make a scene by giving the audience a dramatic feel or a more interesting feel if you want to add like some color. It can break a scene if the lighting doesn’t add up to the story you are really trying to tell.
- Background
The way I go about choosing my background is by analyzing the song and seeing what kind of vibe it gives me and I try to match that vibe the best I can. For example if it’s like a hood/trap vibe I’ll use streets corners or trap houses to match that vibe. I don’t typically have anything I look for specifically besides something that would make sense on what I’m trying to create.
- Props
Yes, I use props and think every director should. They enhance videos a lot because the Audience don’t want to just see the rapper, they want to see some of the things he’s/she’s talking about, and see other things that’s entertaining besides the rapper.
- Color Scheme
A color scheme is important because you have to have something to catch the audience’s eye when the color is terrible it can be distracting to those who are watching.
- Artists
Do’s: Step out of your comfort zone. Some things you might never did before could really bring a visual to life.
Don’ts: Be too High/Drunk on the day of the shoot. You’ll be wasting your and my time because we might don’t shoot or not use a lot of the footage because of your appearance and nobody wants that.
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Lifestyle
Never Too Late: G.A. Sallee’s Debut Thriller Is an Ode to Creative Timing

G.A. Sallee’s journey to authorship didn’t begin in a college writing class or with a publishing contract in hand. It began with a lifelong love of storytelling, set aside during his military service. Now, with the release of his debut novel, True Crime: Fact or Fiction, Sallee proves that creative callings don’t come with expiration dates.
Writing Without a Deadline
Sallee first discovered his passion for writing in high school, but like many, life pulled him in different directions. Service in the U.S. Army, marriage, and the everyday responsibilities of adulthood filled the years. But the spark remained.
“Once I started again, it took on a life of its own,” he says. “Halfway through, I realized I was writing a real book.”
That realization mirrors a broader shift in the publishing world. According to Publishers’ Weekly, more than 60% of debut authors today are over the age of 40. Sallee joins this wave with a novel that’s both personal and poignant, shaped by experience and driven by heart.
Inside the Pages of True Crime: Fact or Fiction
The story centers on podcaster Scott Townsend, whose true crime series leads him to investigate a 5-year-old cold case. But when he uncovers a second murder echoing the first, his pursuit of the truth becomes increasingly dangerous. What started as a strategy to grow his audience spirals into something far more threatening.
As Scott’s motives shift and his safety unravels, the novel asks timely questions: When does storytelling cross the line into obsession? And what happens when the pursuit of justice becomes personal?
The title isn’t just about the podcast content: it reflects the uncertainty surrounding Scott’s own reality. Readers are invited to question what’s real, what’s constructed, and how far someone will go for the sake of a story.
A Life That Informs the Work
Sallee served in the Iraq War and currently lives in South Carolina with his wife, Sandrice, and their three dogs. His experiences inform his writing in quiet, powerful ways. Themes of duty, perseverance, and emotional complexity run through the narrative, lending it depth without ever becoming heavy-handed.
“My dog Jake would lie on my lap while I wrote. I’d type on his back for hours,” he recalls. That simple image speaks volumes about the warmth and humanity behind the suspense.
Beyond the military and family life, Sallee’s writing space is steeped in personal meaning. Surrounded by loved ones and memories, he crafts stories that are as much about human nature as they are about crime and mystery.
A Story That Resonates Beyond the Page
In a market often driven by fast-paced trends and debut authors in their twenties, Sallee’s voice offers something different: perspective. His storytelling isn’t flashy, but focused, clear, and emotionally grounded. Readers looking for depth over drama will find a welcome space here.
He writes not just to tell a story but to connect. ‘I want people to feel like they’re part of my journey,” he says.
What’s Next
While Sallee dreams of reaching bestseller lists and publishing more novels, his real success is in showing what’s possible when passion meets perseverance. His book is a reminder to anyone feeling the urge to create – there’s no wrong time to begin. Each word written is a step toward something meaningful.
If you’re searching for your next thriller or murder mystery with substance and heart, True Crime: Fact or Fiction deserves a place on your shelf.
You can learn more and follow G.A. Sallee’s journey at gasallee.com.
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