“Pray For Me” serves as the debut offering from UK native recording artist Ikes’ long awaited “Outside|In“ project. The cinematic small screen contribution was directed by Olan Collardy and inspired by the popular British crime drama series “Luther,” which features actor Idris Elba.

A few weeks back the London emcee debuted the visual as a joint effort with Russell Simmons’ All Def Digital: The SIGNAL. Now, we have the pleasure of experiencing the extended directors cuts via SBTV.

Check it out below and be sure to pick up his latest iTunes single “No Commercial.”

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UK singer Espa is giving magical fantasy land feels with her new video, “Pray for Me.” The various landscape exhibiting video gives off a trippy feel, while following the artist croon her classic house reminiscent tune as her crystal adorned head floats through the video. If you’ve ever wondered what a personified crystal would look like, check out this video as Espa is probably the closest you will get to seeing an example any time soon.

Watch Espa’s video for “Pray For Me” below:

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“Pray For Me” serves as the debut offering from UK native recording artist Ikes’ long awaited “Outside|In” project. The cinematic small screen contribution was directed by Olan Collardy and inspired by the popular British crime drama series “Luther,” with starring actor Idris Elba. As the visual progresses Ikes is forced to make the tough decision of killing his former self in order to evolve into something entirely different. Watch as he embarks on an epic journey in Russell Simmons‘ All Def Digital: The SIGNAL presented visual.

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