4.17.2012

asl performance of "no church in the wild"



Here's something kind of different... Check out this video submitted by Sam Choi and his friends, featuring them dancing and signing to Jay-Z and Kanye West's "No Church in the Wild." Signing, as in American Sign Language. Whaaaaat? Just watch and you'll understand:



I'll admit, I didn't really know what to expect when I clicked on this link, but I found it pretty compelling. I love the part in the middle with Sam's solo. For more of his videos, check out his YouTube channel here.

UPDATE: I think this video looks pretty cool, though I also admit I don't know a damn thing about American Sign Language. The video has apparently drawn criticism from members of the ASL community: 'No Church In The Wild' Video: Fan-Made Video Draws Criticism From ASL Community.

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