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# A Look Inside The Incredible D.I.Y. Hustle Of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis [VIDEO]
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/a-look-inside-the-incredible-diy-hustle-of-macklemore-ryan-lewis-video/
- Published: 2012-10-30T11:56:00.000Z
- Updated: 2012-10-30T11:56:00.000Z
- Description: Guest post by documentary filmmaker Jabari Johnson. His latest project looks at d.i.y. Hip-Hop artists Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, whose "The Heist" just debut at #2. I always check Hypebot. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/10/a-look-inside-the-incredible-diy-hustle-of-macklemore
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Music Marketing, Social Media, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:49

*[![image from www.google.com](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e2017d3d1e1220970c-150wi "image from www.google.com")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e2017d3d1e1220970c-popup?ref=hypebot.com)Guest post by [](http://twitter.com/Jabari?ref=hypebot.com)* *[documentary filmmaker](http://youtube.com/iamjabari?ref=hypebot.com)* *[*Jabari Johnson*](http://twitter.com/Jabari?ref=hypebot.com). His latest project looks at d.i.y. Hip-Hop artists *[Macklemore](https://www.hypebot.com/the-heist-macklemore-ryan-lewis-take-diy-route-to-itunes-1/ "The Heist: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Take DIY Route To iTunes #1") & Ryan Lewis*, whose "The Heist" just debut at #2.*

I always check Hypebot to see what's going on in within  
the music industry landscape and I know it's helped a lot of [DIY](https://www.hypebot.com/the-heist-macklemore-ryan-lewis-take-diy-route-to-itunes-1/ "The Heist: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Take DIY Route To iTunes #1") musicians over  
the years. As a documentary filmmaker I'm always looking for who to  
cover, who is next, and most importantly who is making amazing music that has a  
story worth telling. I've known Macklemore for a few years now and when I first  
heard "[The Versus EP](http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2009/12/15/macklemore-x-ryan-lewis-the-vs-ep-freep/?ref=hypebot.com)" him and Ryan Lewis put out a years ago I became an instant  
fan. 

We linked up, shot some interview footage (unreleased), and I have been  
closely following their career ever since. They have an incredible DIY hustle, and define what it  
means to be an artist in my eyes. They don't compromise what they create  
because they create everything.

[![image from www.google.com](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e2017ee4937693970d-100wi "image from www.google.com")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e2017ee4937693970d-popup?ref=hypebot.com) 

Jabari Johnson

The story in the film really showcases how these guys  
have done so much with so little and my [Jabari](http://youtube.com/iamjabari?ref=hypebot.com)  
[Presents](http://youtube.com/iamjabari?ref=hypebot.com) series is all about inspiring youth culture to chase their dreams.  
I want people to feel inspired from this short film but I also want people to  
realize how much Macklemore and Ryan care about their music. They put their everything  
into every aspect of their musical experience from songs, to merchandise, album  
art, videos, and any little thing in between.

Their album "The Heist"  
is amazing and this is just the beginning for these two. Check their  
music out at [Macklemore.com](http://macklemore.com/?ref=hypebot.com) and subscribe  
to my [YouTube channel](http://www.youtube.com/iamjabari?ref=hypebot.com) for more  
Jabari Presents films every month.

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