Mistah F.A.B.
“I’m a Player” Music Video

Mistah F.A.B. x Oakland: A Celebration of Music, Culture, and Cars

A man wearing a blue bandana and a white varsity jacket with blue and yellow accents, standing in front of a large colorful mural of a face painted on a brick wall, with the man holding his finger to his lips.

In the music video for “I’m a Player,” legendary Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B. returns to the spotlight with a tribute to his roots, his city, and his unmistakable style. Premiered at the NBA Finals, where F.A.B. performed during halftime, the video quickly garnered over 1.6 million views in its first year, marking a triumphant return for the artist. With Oakland as a key character, the video features Mistah F.A.B.’s iconic custom Mustang, alongside a vibrant tour of the city’s top spots, celebrating the people, culture, and energy that define Oakland.

Mistah F.A.B.
I’m a Player A Cinematic Tribute to Oakland

Featuring Mistah F.A.B. and his custom Mustang, this high-energy video captures the spirit of Oakland with dynamic visuals and cultural authenticity

Man with a beard wearing a blue bandana, gold chain necklace, and a white and blue jacket, smiling in a dimly lit indoor setting.

Shot on location across Oakland’s most iconic spots, this music video captures the raw, unfiltered energy of the city. The visuals were designed to showcase Mistah F.A.B.’s larger-than-life personality, blending dynamic, high-energy sequences with intimate moments that emphasize his deep connection to Oakland. Using a mix of handheld and gimbal work, we captured smooth, kinetic motion to mirror the rhythm of the song. By embracing the city’s urban landscape and integrating Mistah F.A.B.’s signature style, we created a video that feels both nostalgic and fresh—reflecting Oakland’s unique cultural pulse.

A person with a bald head, wearing a white jacket and a bandana, points at a large mural of a woman's face spray-painted on a brick wall, with palm trees in the background.
Close-up of a man with dark skin, wearing a patterned bandana and a gold chain, speaking or singing, with another person blurred in the background.
Close-up of a man with medium brown skin wearing a blue bandana with white patterns on his head, sitting in a vehicle, with a slightly confused or skeptical expression.
A smiling man wearing a blue bandana, gold chains, and a white varsity jacket with blue and yellow accents, inside a dimly lit room with wood-paneled walls.
Person adjusting a vintage car's steering wheel, interior featuring a yellow quilted dashboard and blue accents, with climate controls on the dashboard.
Two men on a city sidewalk, one leaning against a ledge looking at his phone, the other sitting in a wheelchair with crutches nearby, both dressed in sporty clothing, with a street and buildings in the background.
A man wearing a blue bandana and a white jacket with yellow and blue details, standing in front of a colorful mural of a person's face on a brick wall. The man is holding a finger to his lips.
Close-up of a man wearing glasses, a blue bandana, and a white jacket, sitting inside a vehicle with his finger pressed to his lips in a shushing gesture.
A man wearing sunglasses, a blue bandana, and a white jacket with blue and yellow accents, smiling and giving a thumbs-up inside a vehicle with a cityscape in the background.