Video: James Visser in San Diego

Feb 8, 2013 at 18:00
Feb 8, 2013
by James Visser
 
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When most people think of San Diego, California they think of excellent weather, awesome beaches, and palm trees, but these days a great riding scene is starting to emerge. From Downhill, to slopestyle, to insane dirtjumps, to cross country and everything in between, it seems as if San Diego has it all. In this video James Visser and Captures by Carman team up to create an edit that shows just some of the diversity of the Southern California landscape. We filmed at Blaine Mazzetti's masterpiece dirt jump line, the Ellsworth Factory trail, Rainbird DJ/Slopestyle line, and James' personal downhill trail.

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Blaine Mazzetti is an insane builder and his house is like a dream. This hip is an amazing jump.

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The Ellsworth Factory trail is an awesome piece of construction that flows top to bottom and it is a blast.

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This is a trail that I built a couple years ago and to this day it is still one of my favorites.

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105 Comments

  • + 39
flag Gawdodirt (Feb 8, 2013 at 18:07)
 Finally! Thrift shop was used in a biking video! So dope.
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flag fr3er1d3r (Feb 8, 2013 at 23:41)
 Damn I'd do some pretty horrible things to get to ride that Ellsworth trail.

I'm so sad these days. I can't find a good spot to build where I live. For no good reason, our jumps get destroyed Frown maybe they're just unsightly. Too bad!
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flag timkoerber (Feb 9, 2013 at 10:08)
 haha, was just thinking there needed to be some Macklemore in some movies. Pretty dope
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flag C-Bass50 (Feb 9, 2013 at 23:38)
 Damn, i was gonna say that...
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flag robaussie99 (Feb 11, 2013 at 12:52) (Below Threshold) show comment
 www.youtube.com/watch?v=pirBZ2yd41E

I made a DH edit months ago.

And mine isn't missing half the lyrics
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flag The-Medic (Feb 12, 2013 at 18:49)
 edit...
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flag EricThiessen (Feb 8, 2013 at 18:03)
 usually edits with maclemore are little kids trying to get ganstarrrr. but this is an exception due to the beginning! and sick riding too!
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flag huggie17 (Feb 8, 2013 at 18:18)
 macklemore*
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flag DHnewboy (Feb 8, 2013 at 22:15) (Below Threshold) show comment
 macklemore is the trashiest rapper.
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flag barbarosza (Feb 8, 2013 at 22:38) (Below Threshold) show comment
 yea , the music sucks , riding is awesome !
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flag fr3er1d3r (Feb 8, 2013 at 23:39)
 I know what you mean about Macklemore. Believe me, I'm not his biggest fan, but as a musician I can respect his music a lot more than what other things I hear on the radio.

And mind you, that's his only song on the radio. Try listening to a few other songs on his album The Heist and you'll notice that Thrift Shop is the only song like that.

And the message of that song is different. It's kind of mocking the typical "money bitches swag" crap you hear all the time.
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flag aledelo007 (Feb 9, 2013 at 6:57)
 It has to be a certain genre of music to be cool? Oh wait... i said cool and not gnarly . Diversity is awesome!!!
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flag timkoerber (Feb 9, 2013 at 10:10)
 I think before you talk shit about Macklemore you should watch the performance at NPRs Tiny Desk. Was not a fan until I saw that.

www.npr.org/event/music/166256822/macklemore-ryan-lewis-tiny-desk-concert

Its nice to see that someone is actually trying to put out a positive message in their music for a change.
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flag Afl505 (Feb 9, 2013 at 15:00)
 Macklemore's a talented dude. It's a shame most people will only know him for Thriftshop.
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flag fr3er1d3r (Feb 10, 2013 at 5:26)
 I think a lot of people are trying to put a positive message in their music. So give those guys credit. Macklemore is just one of the few that is actually being heard.
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flag mountwasington (Feb 8, 2013 at 18:04)
 BUT SHIT IT WAS .99$!!!

Awesome videoSmile
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flag llamaman110 (Feb 8, 2013 at 18:11) (Below Threshold) show comment
 probably should have washed this, smells like pissssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
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flag joshualovesmtb (Feb 8, 2013 at 19:01)
 smells like R. Kelly's sheets......PISSSSSS
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flag sscrimager (Feb 8, 2013 at 19:04) (Below Threshold) show comment
 it was niney nine ceeeents
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flag Buggyr333 (Feb 8, 2013 at 18:08)
 Of course this is posted while the weather here in San Diego is pouring rain and hail.
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flag angrynipples (Feb 8, 2013 at 18:51)
 time to build! we only get this weather not even a week out of the year
  • + 4
flag jamesvisser (Feb 8, 2013 at 18:52)
 So true
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flag ecly13 (Feb 8, 2013 at 23:47)
 Cowles Mtn, is a good spot to ride after the rain, might go tomorrow morn.
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flag TomasK (Feb 9, 2013 at 7:44)
 @angrynipples thats kind a opposite in UK...
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flag the-barn (Feb 9, 2013 at 10:48)
 heard that, didn't get the minions out once last year Frown
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flag NikNestoroff (Feb 8, 2013 at 18:24)
 I have ridden with James before, and he is a really cool guy. Props, Great Video!!!!!!!!!
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flag jamesvisser (Feb 8, 2013 at 20:21)
 Thanks buddy!
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flag nikoniko (Feb 9, 2013 at 2:09)
 Stupendous Video! I love it, those jumps and trails were sick! Its awesome seeing the Durolux and Epicon rear shock put to some good abuse! RideOn!
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flag WonderAnt10 (Feb 11, 2013 at 13:45)
 Actually, he's using the Duro, still a great fork.
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flag nikoniko (Feb 11, 2013 at 13:48)
 Yes, that makes more sense now! It just looked like my Durolux which had been lowered to about 100mm I would love to try the Duro but for 2013 its off the roster here in japan!
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flag jamesvisser (Feb 11, 2013 at 14:37)
 Im using the duro and durolux just on different bikes! I love them both
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flag nikoniko (Feb 11, 2013 at 15:00)
 hahahaha Ok, so I did see both! I have been using the Durolux for 3 years now! It rocks!
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flag WonderAnt10 (Feb 11, 2013 at 18:04)
 @jamisbowtech Same here man. Loving my Suntour forks and Durolux shock.
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flag nikoniko (Feb 11, 2013 at 21:05)
 I have never tried the Durolux shock but really do!
How do you like it overall?
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flag jamesvisser (Feb 11, 2013 at 21:06)
 I love it! Super impressed by that shock
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flag boogaloo77 (Feb 8, 2013 at 18:23)
 i drive nice cars with a fullface too:P
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flag jamesvisser (Feb 8, 2013 at 18:24)
 Gotta love fullfaces! Haha
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flag snoopy24777 (Feb 8, 2013 at 18:12)
 im in the center of nemo right now and all i want to do is ride Frown
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flag MedellinColombiaDH (Feb 8, 2013 at 19:55)
 I'm a fucking slut adding to favorites almost every video here on PB, but this one truly deserves my fav...props guys. Great song btw...
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flag naturechild15 (Feb 8, 2013 at 23:12)
 i really liked this edit, and the music was great...even for an old guy like me!
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flag kmunster175 (Feb 8, 2013 at 22:56)
 Ron Burgundy would be proud
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flag FrEeZa (Feb 9, 2013 at 9:09)
 Video was awesome! The riding was great, the bikes were insane!
I also figured out why German guys look like professional cock lickers.... I looked up this Thrift Shop, turns out they're just copying this Macklemore guy.
P.S. I'm not German, just study here Big Grin
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flag robaussie99 (Feb 11, 2013 at 12:55)
 This song is oooold, at least in Aus. It's already taken out the best song of 2012 on local radio. It's been flogged to death by commercial stations and this shit radio edit with half the lyrics missing is a testament to that. Pb doesn't care about swearing in its video soundtracks. Why use this garbage version of what was once a really good track!?
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flag CapturesbyCarman (Feb 12, 2013 at 19:12)
 u mad bro?
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flag Jesus-D-J (Feb 12, 2013 at 19:54)
 man the Ellisworth Momentum is a SICK bike! try to find a demo if you can, they demo them here at the lumberyard in portland or, stop on by!
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flag jamesvisser (Feb 12, 2013 at 20:26)
 Ya i love it! Such a light fun bike
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flag Jota-Torres (Feb 9, 2013 at 7:45)
 Love the music, love the video and love Suntour !
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flag MikeyMT (Feb 8, 2013 at 23:07)
 Too stylish for your own good, James! Sick edit.
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flag Lilshredman (Feb 8, 2013 at 20:00)
 He "fur" is a good biker!
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flag JLastra (Feb 10, 2013 at 0:17)
 As soon as I realized what song was playing.. I knew it was going to be a good video
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flag ErikRC10 (Feb 8, 2013 at 18:14)
 Looks like an awesome place to ride. Props for Thrift Shop, btw.
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flag Donodh (Feb 12, 2013 at 23:35)
 The split second i heard macklemore i muted the video and continued. -30 likes.
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flag gnarggles (Feb 8, 2013 at 19:53)
 this song sucks without the curse words....cool edit.
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flag tornateo (Feb 8, 2013 at 18:19)
 "This is f___ing awesome!"
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flag GoRideYoBike (Feb 9, 2013 at 20:36)
 Those jumps are perfect. And this song is so much less fun as the clean version.
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flag YRGT (Feb 9, 2013 at 7:39)
 Nice video. So much better to watch it without the sound!
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flag Lilshredman (Feb 8, 2013 at 19:59)
 Where exactly are the trails? I live in San Diego, and haven't found such awesome trails!
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flag coilerman199 (Feb 8, 2013 at 18:27)
 I like how more and more people are using Macklemore songs in bike edits, his music just works with everything!
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flag VERMINATOR98 (Feb 8, 2013 at 18:04)
 wow!!! great vid!!! keep up the good work! and that was some awesome riding too!!
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flag nic-22 (Feb 8, 2013 at 19:20)
 GO SAN DIEGO
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flag KonaKanada (Feb 8, 2013 at 22:27)
 AW HE GOT THE VELCRO'S

Awesome edit Big Grin
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flag Azamac (Feb 9, 2013 at 19:46)
 hell yeah!! thrift shop! sick edit! those jumps look so smooth
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flag Shott202 (Feb 8, 2013 at 21:52)
 Sik, fun to watch
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flag coleH250 (Feb 9, 2013 at 0:40)
 I love Macklemore, but I don't think it goes very well with riding videos honestly.
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flag danyul (Feb 11, 2013 at 12:58)
 Yeah Carmen - Sick!!!
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flag Downhill00 (Feb 16, 2013 at 8:59)
 nicee vid, i could watch this allday lol Smile
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flag Matt-W (Feb 9, 2013 at 3:50)
 really upbeat video, the music fit really well.
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flag RobertthedinosaurSmith (Feb 12, 2013 at 8:03)
 I was gonna break into his compound and steal his slopstyle bike BUT SHIT IT WAS 99 CENTS!
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flag mac1999 (Feb 11, 2013 at 18:07)
 Probably bought those suntours from a thrift shop.... wait no he wouldnt have bought them
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flag rjscherbaum (Feb 8, 2013 at 19:42)
 Hey, this looks like the alpine area is that correct for any of the locations?
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flag arkon11 (Feb 8, 2013 at 19:24)
 This is a fantastic video, and this guy has some sick skills. Oh, and although I've never ridden an Ellsworth.... those things are ugly as sin.
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flag sweet-bike (Feb 8, 2013 at 21:06)
 Dont know why you got neg propped because I completely agree. The only time I ever wanted one was when they had that free give away a while back because of the sweet build kit it had on it.
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flag BreakOut13 (Feb 8, 2013 at 23:26)
 Wells as long as sweet-bike completely agrees... just messing.
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flag The-Medic (Feb 12, 2013 at 18:47)
 FUCK Ellsworth... Worst bikes ever... Ugly, expensive and supporting one of the worst business since Lahar...
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flag VERMINATOR98 (Feb 8, 2013 at 18:15)
 anyone know where this trail is at?
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flag Sinbin (Feb 8, 2013 at 18:40)
 Yup! Dead men tell no trails! -GP
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flag angrynipples (Feb 8, 2013 at 18:52)
 no dig no ride my friend.
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flag lumberjerk (Feb 8, 2013 at 19:48)
 I would dig 23/7 365 if I could ride that trail with all those perfect boulder to ramp to dirt to jump to heaven features the last hour ecery day.. errmahhgerrrd.. Those trails are what I used to dream of as a kid!
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flag Lilshredman (Feb 8, 2013 at 19:58)
 by my hood, bro! :0
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flag angrynipples (Feb 8, 2013 at 21:35)
 it's out by ramona, east of Escondido. PM me if you want to dig and i'll check to see how many people digging at once we can coordinate. should be going back up there in 2 weeks
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flag PearlJamSoCal Plus (Feb 9, 2013 at 6:49)
 The Ellsworth Factory Trail is here in SD county on private property but it is open to anyone willing to put in volunteer hours with a shovel. Anyone interested in digging and riding with us can Follow me here on PB and send me PM's for details. You can also follow Ellsworth on FB to see dig updates weekly. Thanks for the trail props !
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flag Daemongrad (Feb 9, 2013 at 8:28)
 I may not get out that way for another year, but definitely willing to put in sum dig time to flow that when I do get that way!!!! I followin u Pearl... Beer
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flag Daemongrad (Feb 9, 2013 at 8:24)
 first I've heard that song EVER!! Sick!!! Excellent vid too!!
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flag muffdaddy Plus (Feb 9, 2013 at 2:44)
 pmsl this is fucking awesome !!!
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flag geesbikes (Feb 9, 2013 at 0:41)
 Been waiting for this song to come up in an edit, nice video!
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flag bernst (Feb 8, 2013 at 20:34)
 one might guess that i pulled my bike out of a muddy hole as well
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flag Fontoker666 (Feb 9, 2013 at 15:41)
 I just turned off the music and filled it in with my own.
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flag utah-shredder (Feb 10, 2013 at 10:03)
 THRIFT SHOPPERS
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flag monstertiki (Feb 8, 2013 at 20:15)
 Feeling the flow!
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flag jeff444 (Feb 8, 2013 at 18:40)
 Great vid!
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flag llamaman110 (Feb 8, 2013 at 18:12)
 i would have rather had the big ass coat in the beginning on the front of my bike than that suntour!
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flag superdude905 (Feb 11, 2013 at 16:00)
 im with jacob 1993^^^
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flag jackdirtjumping7 (Feb 9, 2013 at 0:59)
 BRRAAAAAPPP!!!!!!!!!
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flag NAPALMJEFF (Feb 9, 2013 at 12:22)
 this is way above me
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flag Checkup (Feb 11, 2013 at 0:27)
 Fffffing awesome
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flag wanat (Feb 11, 2013 at 2:26)
 soundtrack?
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flag CapturesbyCarman (Feb 11, 2013 at 2:34)
 Macklemore and Ryan Lewis -"thrift shop"
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flag Jacob1993 (Feb 9, 2013 at 13:03)
 Haha! Love that direct stab at Suntours shitty forks, excellent :')
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flag botoka (Feb 8, 2013 at 23:37)
 music?
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flag CapturesbyCarman (Feb 8, 2013 at 23:42)
 description?
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flag CapturesbyCarman (Feb 9, 2013 at 0:08)
 Shit, realized its not on this page. Gotta view the videos description. Its Macklemore and Ryan Lewis with "Thrift Shop"
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