It’s pretty clear from all the embedded music videos and song-reference-titled posts that John and I are music lovers. John even mentioned that he sings a lot in this post and we all know that I was a wee bit enamored with a certain rapper in my youth (an obsession that drove me to say the word “phat” on national TV). So when a musician friend here in Richmond casually invited us into their studio to mess around… well something magical happened. One thing led to another, and we ended up pouring all of our DIY passion into a DIYed song for you guys. Full of life lessons, house trials and tribulations, design rules that we follow (and break), and all sorts of other home-related musings – all set to a phat sweet beat of course.
We’re hardly Big & Pac, but now that we got the edited version of our song back from the studio (ahh!!) we’re officially dropping our first single, which we’ve entitled: Hush.
So without further ado, our super professional all-that’s-missing-is-P-Diddy-and-a-helicopter video:
In case you’re at work and you can’t watch it, let’s just say it’s worth a play when you get home. Here’s what you have to look forward to:
- My hair’s down
- There are some pretty decent special effects (three $herdogs)
- Burger and Clara each make a cameo
- Ceramic animals abound
- Shelves get styled
- We remind people about the importance of safety glasses
Wait, but we have one more thing to tell you…
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Okay, so we didn’t really record anything in a studio. We just made a fake-o forty second song at home where we rapped a few sentences into our computer’s microphone and used some stock vocal effects in Final Cut Pro along with a free beat that we found online. Then we paired it with a cliche-tastic video that we whipped up at home and bam… our first single. But it’s still worth watching later if you’re at work right now. I mean, how many rappers drop the words “miter saw” in their verse? In summary: it was more fun than two 31-year-olds should have. And of all the years that we’ve maintained our little April Fool’s tradition – can you believe this is our fifth year of this?! – this one’s one of our favorites (here’s last years, the one from 2011, the one from 2010, and the one from 2009).
Hope you guys fell for it – although I’m 99% sure you didn’t.
Jane says
Man I am 0/3 on April Fool’s jokes today!! I thought a friend was pregnant, the Ravens had drafted TO, and that my favorite bloggers were now world famous rappers. Haha! I literally had my mouth open the whole time thinking, what in the world?!
Carrie - Worth Pinning says
I loved it- I see many more in your future.
Genelle G. says
hahaha! I was fooled. And then disappointed when I saw that it was an April Fool’s joke. Even though it was just for humor you should have finished it! It was funny!
Melissa says
you guys are so hilarious!
Kathy says
There are no words. That is just fantastic. How you find/make the time will never cease to amaze me. Rock (oops-rap) on!
Laci says
I keep coming back to watch the video again and again. It is just too funny! Thanks ya’ll!
Angela says
I knew it was April Fools from the beginning but I was HOPING you still made a video anyways… and you did not disappoint! That just made my day. This is why you’re my favorite blog!
Keta says
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! You got me, but I love your video! I watched it twice :) You are soooo funny!
Jillian {Her Split Ends} says
You guys CRACK MY ASS UP!! Love it…and think you should do lots and lots more…what WHat
Xo
~ J
Britiney @ Consider the Lilies says
awwww. you had to stop just when it was gettin’ good! And I was all down with the beat. yo.
Eileen says
1. This made my day.
2. I loved the bloopers!
3. Clara looks way hardcore in this. It’s gotta be the hood of her sweatjacket…it’s all 8-mileish.
Evin says
Fabulous and brilliant! Such a good clean prank and hilarious. Wish it was a full song but appreciate all that it is. Hope you had as much fun creating it as I did etching it. Wait until my toddler wakes up, he is so getting to watch this t breakfast. Move over, Charlie & Lola!
Line Mortensen says
Am I the only one who wants more???
[email protected] says
Welp, your video had my two toddlers stuck starring at the screen as well as me. I loved it. I now see a new series on your blog. Music Video’s about DIYing. ;)
Connie says
I agree with the others–a song that “good” deserves finishing (or is it re-finishing?)!
Begen says
bahahahaha! totally fell for it!!!
Anna, Sydney says
You had me in TEARS! I’ve been waiting for this post with anticipation and it was much better than I ever could’ve hoped for, thanks for the laugh. Started looking out for it already yesterday forgetting for a second I’m a day ahead of you.
The video was really good and very “rappy” and I thought the lyrics and beat was fun too. And with $herdog’s past, who knows, it could’ve totally been the real Mccoy!
WORD!
Sarah says
BadA$$!!!
Sherry, you look amazing with your hair down!
Tarnya Cook says
Ha ha I fell for it!
Soon as I got to the videoclip I played it (even though I AM at work, thought it was worth any trouble Id get in!) so I was totally sucked in that I was going to see a full length music video.
Well done guys nice April Fools.
Loved it by the way!
xx
Caroline says
I literally just died. Im glad I didn’t see that at work! I literally cried. You’re my rapping heroes. Mainly because you’re the only people I know that rap, let alone about DIY. Best DIY rap video ever. Move over Macklemore, I have a new anthem.
I also request the full version.
Donna says
I made the mistake of watching this in front of my 20 month old… and he repeated asked to watch it again and again. Sherry will be pleased to know that his favourite part is the ceramic animals. He’s quite possibly the biggest fan of your rap venture. lol
YoungHouseLove says
Hahahah! I love it!
xo
s
Jillian L says
Love it! Laughing so hard right now!!!
rachel says
bahahahahah.
you are ghetto-tastic, sherry. with the lip thing and all. wow. hahaha.
Angela says
I was totally ready for you Petersik pranksters this year!! Love the video but I was wise to the date! No more getting fooled by you. HAHA.
Lynette says
Totally fell for it! Played the video before scrolling down….LOVED the video. Thanks for a laugh today!
Charlotte @ Ciburbanity says
Not only was I totally sold, but I was completely jealous of you for having a video. Clearly a child of the the MTV generation who never had cable and could never, therefore, watch said videos.
Question: What video camera do you use? Your DSL or a separate dealio? SO clear and perfect! (Sorry if it’s already been asked and answered…)
xo
Charlotte
YoungHouseLove says
We just used our DSLR (Nikon D3200) with a tripod for it :)
xo
s
Christine says
This video is AMAZIIIIIIING!!!
Seriously! Couldn’t love you guys more!
And I can’t wait to ‘April fools’ my husband when he gets home tonight.
Tahlia says
I actually thought it was very cool until you said it was an April fools prank…Now I feel like a huge dork ;)
Kelly says
I. Die. Love it. :-)
Caitie says
I.am.DYING! HILARIOUSSSSSSSSSSS thanks for that :D:D
Darnetha @ ChippaSunshine says
I love your April fools post! This one is my new favorite. I am still laughing, lol!
Kelsey says
Regardless of the April’s Fools, I really liked it! Plus, Sherry, I love it when your hair is down! It looks super pretty!
alison says
ahhhh i totally fell for it!! hilarious! i always love your guys’ april fool jokes. i was thinking, “man, these guys are starting to think they’re hot stuff, making a rap video and all, but i guess it was only a matter of time! let’s watch!” ha! joke’s on me :)
Kristen P says
BAHAHAAHAHAHA!!!! I died. I don’t know what was better – the outtakes or the Burger/Clara (in her hood, yo) appearances . You guys are HI-larious!
Susan M. says
Totally fell for it, and loved every second of it! hahaha You guys are awesome!
mary says
omg you so got me! i even told my fiance to come over and watch it with me before i pressed play! Me: “honey!!! come here! the most epic rap is about to take place i can FEEL IT!”
him: “you hate rap” Me:”john and sherry made one!” Him: *moment of silence* “well this iv got to see…” lol good job guys!
Bethany says
So, I totally knew today was April Fools day and could not wait to see what you guys posted. However, apparently the volume on my computer wasn’t working, so the first time I watched the video I was convinced there was no sound (which I actually thought was the joke/hilarious since the name was “Hush”– creating a silent music video with no music? Classic). Imagine my joy in realizing there WAS sound and getting to experience it a second time. And then a third… and a fourth. Epic win you too.
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, that’s hilarious!
xo
s
Cathy says
That was so funny…and I did fall for it..played the video before reading the rest. Must say..you two are very talented! You can tell that you had some good laughs making this one! But finish the song..please :)
ErinY says
I watched this full screen, just so you know. lol And it was totally worth it! Sherry, these are the valuable life skills you learned from MTV put to use! lol P.S. I love the ombre necklace you’re wearing!
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks! Target, baby!
xo
s
Kal says
This is, hands down, the best.thing.ever. You guys are awesome! :)
Brandan WH says
Hilarious!
Sharnese says
LOL so silly you guys are awesome together.
Emily A. says
Will you two transition into television already? You’re born for it. The gag reel was one of the best I’ve ever seen. Love you guys!
Shannon says
OMFG…..this was hilarious. I couldn’t wait to show my husband.
Michaela says
April Fools aside, you guys probably are some of the few DIY bloggers that could pull off a music video. I am constantly amazed by your creativity. If you ever give up decorating and blogging, I am sure you could carve out your own niche in the music industry as well.
Nikki says
Best video ever! OUTTAKES are hilarious.
best quote “you don’t need music to dance”
I wanna hear the WHOLE song— for realz.
Lynne says
You two are freaking hilarious! Keep it up. When you can be this silly together you will never get old :) and will always find the sunshine behind every cloud. Happy April!!
Cindy S. says
Perfect!!!!
Kathy Frazier says
Hilarious! Fabulous! And sooooo much fun! Loved it. :)
Callie says
You two are hilarious! Funniest April Fools yet today!