Stephen Wilson Jr. - 'The Beginning' (Official Music Video)

This video was shot in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic which gave us many limitations with production but that being said, we tried to speak to the lyric of the song with images that bounced around the world showing the cultural differences that exist in us all. My personal upbringing involved a lot of Christian-based apocalyptic fear and I always wondered how humans were supposed to progressively co-exist rooted in that to-what-end philosophy. This video tries to tap into those emotions with an intention of hope at the end that the best is perhaps yet to arrive.

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Direction & Cinematography: Tim Cofield
Produced by: Ben West & Stephen Wilson Jr.
Addt’l Production by: Scotty Murray

Vocals: Stephen Wilson Jr.
Acoustic & Electric Guitars: Stephen Wilson Jr.
Dobro & Steel: Scotty Murray
Upright Bass: Jon Murray
Drums: Darren Dodd
Additional Drums/Percussion: Ben West & Stephen Wilson Jr.
Keys: Billy Justineau
Additional Keys: Ben West
Cello: Matt Slocum
Engineered by: Caleb Fisher & Ben West
Mixed by: Bryan Cook
Mastered by: Pete Lyman
Recorded at: Farmland Studios (Nashville, TN) & Aashrum Studio (Detroit, MI)

[Ozzy-White]

this guy music is more you just wanna listen to more after one song you just get hooked!!! Awesome music man you should be million times more famous

[sasquatchprime]

I guess I'll just walk around Barefoot from here on because your music has knocked my socks so far off I'll never find them

[LJH]

Where has this man been all my life??!! Incredible! Amazing talent!

[davidedwards]

I lost a life long friend two days ago and its been pretty rough. Alot of mixed emotions. I was going thru some past messages from my brother that I lost and he had sent this to me about six months ago and I must have missed it.

Let's just say the paint is wore off the replay and its brought me closer to Christ. Please dont stop what your doing Stephen. Because you have no idea what your music has done for me the past 48 hours.

Give'm hell

[garymehigan]

The world's a brighter place when Stephens music is playing ☀️

[brentandersen]

The depth of his lyrics are unmatched, paired with his unreal musical gifts, makes us lucky to have him in our lives. Keep rocking SWJ!

[Prestonmortenson]

Best artist you can find. You can feel this like a slap in the face. Never forget who you are inside cause it shows outside to the world.

[davemccann]

This talent and legend of a man needs more recognition 3k likes on this is just ridiculous

[MikeyMcKinnon]

Been a long time since I’ve heard an album as good as Son of Dad. Sensational sir.

[mariahj]

Ojibwa Nation here, great song!powerful and sincere..

[edwardhill]

Score 1 for us natives. Love your music brother. Greetings from the Seneca nation

[Whatsupmyguy]

Just found your music and have loved every song I’ve heard!

[laurahoyle]

I just stumbled across this cat's music. And it's 🔥 love it!!

[mariahj]

Beautiful and the lyrics hit home, powerful and sincere- greetings from Ojibwe nation.

[cstuck]

What a great song and what a beautiful message. Kudos, sir!

[ianfurstrand]

Stephen Wilson Junior really should win Artist of the year for his twin-disc "Son of Dad" album. The entire album is amazing and there isn't a song I don't like. I even bought one for a friend.

[grizzly]

I love this Hoosier. Why are more people not talking about him??? I've been spreading the word!

[teej]

PLEASE let this dude blow up! Like he should rival Taylor Swift. The more you hear from this guy, the more there is to love! This guys gonna be huge

[BradAllen-imim]

Best album I’ve heard in years, it’s a masterpiece. Keep doing what you’re doing SWJr.
Looking forward to the March 23 show in Louisville, driving 3 1/2hrs to see the show.

[shanewhealton]

We surf hunt fish and spear to this music. Im pumped and in awe