Sprite: "Obey your thirst" - Soda Pop Culture Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available from thestaff@tvtropes.org. Sprite Obey Your Thirst Rap Lyrics Campaign Summer 2015 The brand paid tribute to artists such as 2Pac, Missy Elliott, J. Cole, Drake and Rakim by decorating their cans with some of the artists most inspirational lyrics. Spritewhich has been putting rappers in its ads since Kurtis Blow starred in the 1980sis making the most significant change to its hip-hop marketing strategy in 25 years. Because it means something. By the early 1990s Sprite decided it was time to deepen the exploration of their relationship with hip-hop. Sprite continue with their latest campaign 'Obey Your Thirst' where they shine the light on some of your favourite rappers life stories and in the latest episode we get . * SpiritualSuccessor: The hip-hop themed ads for the "Obey Your Thirst" campaign were a continuation of the late-80's-early-90's hip hop commercials from Sprite's previous campaign, "I Like The Sprite In You". There were two alternate endings that aired concurrently: one where he rejects him saying how he would "never do something like that" [[HypocriticalHumor right before he offers him a Sprite]] and one where he legitimately turns him down, only for the agent to then ponder "Maybe I'll call [[Creator/ShaquilleONeal that big guy in L.A.]]; [[TakeThat he'll do anything!"]]. Director of Sprite & Citrus Brands, Coca-Cola North America, Bobby Oliver, spoke with Billboard about utilizing the momentum of last years Obey Your Verse campaign to push into this summer. W)taps - W)taps BLUES SKINNY TRASH by Hiro's shop Near the end of the decade, Sprite explored the overlap between hip-hop culture, comics and martial arts with a series of posse spots based on Voltron (representing all hip-hop regions) and the 5 Deadly Venoms (with all female emcees). Sprite's "Obey Your Thirst Campaign" 2016 | Sidewalk Hustle . Sprite: "Obey your thirst". The Crooked I capitalized on that. The Thirst For Yours campaign will include several activations where hip-hop music, fashion, art and culture intersect, starting with the BET Experience Weekend and the 2019 BET Awards in Los Angeles, CA. unknown. In the beginning it was simple: matching a drink to a bold, youthful movement. Sprite's connection to hip-hop began in 1986, when rapper Kurtis Blow made an appearance in a commercial. By E.J. are nothing. What does Obey Your Thirst mean? - Sage-Answer Yes, Scream 6 Marketing Is Behind the Creepy Ghostface Sightings Causing Scares Across the U.S. Beer Drinkers Cut Back as Bud Brewer AB InBev Raises Prices, ESPN wants to be the hub of all live sports streaming even if it helps its competition, How the Evolution of Commerce is Shaping Retailers' Digital Advertising Strategies, Mastering Agency Profitability with Megan Bowen, COO of Refine Labs, Hit Subscribe: How Creative Subscriptions Are Changing the Marketing Game, The Ultimate Guide to Scaling Your Agency: Roundtable Discussion, Campaign Trail: Levis tells The Greatest Story Ever Worn in cinematic fashion, Toyota, Yahoo partner for AR-powered car shopping experience, Guinness rewards epic toasts this St. Patricks Day, Bose works to boost gender parity in music production, Coca-Cola brand Sprite on Thursday launched a multiyear "Thirst for Yours" campaign that will highlight musicians, designers, artists, photographers and others in hip-hop culture, according to, The campaign includes TV spots, social media and influencer content, outdoor ads and in-person experiences. Sometimes the slogan "Obey" would be used as a more simple saying and implied a psychological connection to the product and its past slogans. As far as advertising goes, it was a smash success. Homegirl in the background starting at the 10-second mark is a whole mood. Sprite Launches "Obey Your Verse" Campaign With Drake, Rakim, The Notorious B.I.G. As part of Sprites 'Obey Your Thirst' campaign, TDE's Isaiah Rashad speaks on his humble beginnings and how family and friends gave him the motivation to succeed. By registering you agree to our privacy policy, terms & conditions and to receive occasional emails from Ad Age. Ever heard that catchy slogan for Sprite? Lymon was also out of the window, as they moved away from marketing taste and towards marketing attitude. 20. Sprite had also succeeded in becoming an official and established part of the culture. Red Bull vs Rockstar: Which Energy Drink Reigns Supreme? I wanted to usher in a real authenticity in terms of hip-hop in advertising. It was almost a rebellious force in music, says Stefan Miller, Sprites senior brand manager. The new campaign, christened "Obey Your Verse . Sprite Launches "Obey Your Verse" Campaign With Drake - HYPEBEAST Recently they also had an ad campaign out with world renown rapper, Drake. Adrianne Pasquarelli Taps The Game & Larry June For New Album March Motion, EST Gee Shares Harrowing Trailer For His Upcoming New Project, Mad, Chris Brown Fans Blast Activist Who Claimed Singer Mocked Disabled People, Papoose Reveals He Was Supposed To Work With Nipsey Hussle Before His Death. Our purpose is to refresh the world and make a difference. Tupac Keep ya head up from Keep Ya Head Up offStrictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z. of the agency Lee Garfinkel along with the Creative Directors C.J. 16. The Sprite Obey Your Verse program will be supported with a robust integrated marketing campaign, including TV, outdoor, radio, digital, social and in-store advertising. 0:44. "Sprite has always been incredibly focused on putting our community at the forefront. In 2015, the "Obey Your Verse" lyrical collection included 16 limited-edition cans with lyrics from hip-hop artists like Drake, The Notorious B.I.G., Nas and Rakim. Obey Your Thirst featured some of the most authentic artists in hip-hop culture at the time, including Pete Rock & C.L. Sprite Spotlights Rising Hip-Hop Artists In Its New 'Thirst for Yours The Kurtis Blow advertisement went on to inspire the I Love The Sprite In You ad, which featured popular artists like LL Cool J and Kris Kross. girl in sprite commercial. Always remember to obey your thirst. have spoken on a number of different topics today. If you're loving Fresh Era, please check out the newest Stupid Fly podcast "Gold Rush" where we dig deep into the understated moments of Hip-Hop history. History of Sprite | PDF | Soft Drink | Non Alcoholic Drinks - Scribd The lyrics from Sprites second Obey Your Verse campaign are as follows: Tupac Embrace my words make the world change from Scarfaces Smile offThe Untouchable, Tupac Ill learn from mistakes and try 2 achieve again fromIf I Failpoem, Tupac Please wake me when Im free from Wake Me When Im Free offThe Rose That Grew From Concrete Vol. Sprites ties to hip-hop date back to 1986 when rapper Kurtis Blow appeared in a commercial for the brand and continued into the 1990s with the I Like the Sprite in You" campaign featuring several of thedecades top artists. Before the Sprite "Obey Your Thirst" campaign, Hip-Hop in advertisements was perceived as "corny". The campaign was also famous for producing several hip-hop focused ads, featuring several now-legendary emcees in various scenarios, including the last thing anyone expected: an official crossover with ''Anime/{{Voltron}}'' ([[SincerityMode We're not joking, that actually happened]]). Sprite has worked hard to acquire hip-hops loyalty through a genuine connection to the culture. It was all irresponsible, even while being genius for the demo. Get the Right Sprite. Sprite with Miles Thirst: Last Sprite (2005) Erkekjetter Helvete. Topics covered: social media, mobile, advertising, marketing tech, content marketing, and more. Watch the Spot: LeBron and Others Scream for Sprite in Latest Campaign Joker-big joker in the dick, you just a little spade (Damn), ayy. Asked why the brand is risking tinkering with its marketing now, Aaliyah Shafiq, group director for Sprite, says, This is a way for us to truly accelerate that momentum. It took Afrika Bambatta convincing them to unite as Voltron to finally take it down. The word was spreading fast. Sprite Salutes Hip-Hop With 'Obey Your Verse' - CSP Daily News There were two alternate endings that aired concurrently: one where he rejects him saying how he would "never do something like that" [[HypocriticalHumor right before he offers him a Sprite]] and one where he legitimately turns him down, only for the agent to then ponder "Maybe I'll call [[Creator/ShaquilleONeal that big guy in L.A.]]; [[TakeThat he'll do anything! Waldman and Todd Godwin; their inspiration for this brilliant campaign is unknown. The article below is a work of fiction of unknown origin. It took Afrika. Obey Your Thirst - University of Wisconsin-Madison We want to hear from you! The words "obey your thirst" are placed at an equal proximity to each side of the ad. ET, Webinar To deepen their street cred, Sprite went on to collaborate with artists like KRS-One, A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, AZ, Pete Rock and CL Smooth, a move that resulted in an invaluable cool factor for the brand. So how did Sprite maintain a relationship with artists? Lowe and Partners (in 1993), headed by Chairman and Chief Creative Officer These are pictures of a sadhu in Pushkar, India, which is one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in the world for Hindus.