Live Davenport, IA · Iowa's mic-drop series
RooftopRaps
One mic hanging over the Davenport skyline. One verse. Filmed by Cinematic Kev, the founder of The Video Plug, who has been shooting the Midwest's rap scene since 2014.
Song recorded + rooftop video · all in one day · or text Kev at (563) 949-3640
Glockwrld Swerv
Slid through the rooftop and went crazyDavenport · 544 views
Filmed
The series
Slide through. Go crazy.
Every Rooftop Raps episode looks like this: the mic hangs from above, the skyline sits behind you, and you've got one take to make the city replay it. Tap any episode to watch.
Glockwrld Swerv
Slid through the rooftop and went crazyDavenport · 544 views
Rooftop Raps
July 2026 dropDavenport · 606 views
Lil Luciano
First song, first videoDavenport · 528 views
Taliban M1
Slid us a classic on the rooftopDavenport · 336 views
Billionaire Black
Enough Of ThatPhoenix · 219 views
Almighty Trey
Went crazy on the rooftopDavenport · 44 views
The Rooftop Special
$125
- Your song recorded by Rooftop Raps
- Your rooftop video filmed by Cinematic Kev
- All in one day
The deal
Walk in with a verse. Leave with a video.
No studio run-around, no waiting weeks on two different people. Record the song, step under the mic, and you're on Rooftop Raps. Kev's running this special right now, so lock a slot while it lasts.
Already got your song done? Book a rooftop video only.
How it goes
Booked to posted in four moves
Grab a slot
Send the booking form or text Kev. Takes about a minute.
Record the song
With the special, Rooftop Raps records your track the same day.
Hit the roof
Step under the hanging mic with the skyline behind you. Kev films the performance.
Drop it
Your episode posts as Rooftop Raps. Share it everywhere and tag the city.
The Video Plug · since 2014
Full music videos. Millions of views.
Before the rooftop, there was The Video Plug: 500+ videos and 5 million views for artists across Iowa and Illinois.
I Apologize
Poodieville1.2M views · 9 yrs
Waitin On It
Da Goonies260K views · 10 yrs
Act Up
LuckyAssDude258K views · 9 yrs
Bail Money
Lotto Louie127K views · 9 yrs
A Father's Lesson
Dumbducky102K views · 6 yrs
Passion Of Slyce
Slyce55K views · 4 yrs
My City
Pzy3K views · 1 yr
Mud Babies
NLB Slizzy x EBK Fredo852 views · 3 mo
Beyond the roof
Weddings, short films & series
Kev runs Cinematic Studios for photo and video work of all kinds: wedding films, mini movies, and the Live From The Trap performance series.
The Hawkins Wedding
Melvin & ShaWedding film
A Cana Story
Cinematic KevMini film
Lisa
BreezeLive From The Trap series
Worth Sumn
CannonBoi Rah ft G Quick & HarrisMusic video
Behind the lens
Chicago-connected. Davenport-built.
Cinematic Kev grew up to be a wrecking force in Davenport but didn't stop there. He founded The Video Plug, a YouTube channel that has put out more than 500 videos since 2014, including Poodieville's I Apologize at 1.2 million views.
Rooftop Raps is his newest series: Iowa-based mic-drop performances, one artist and one hanging mic at a time. It has already hit Phoenix, and Texas is next.
- Home
- Davenport, Iowa · the 563
- Shoots
- Iowa · Illinois · ATL · Miami
- Studio
- Cinematic Studios · photo & video
- Channel
- The Video Plug · 16.6K subs
Tour
Davenport roof. Every city next.
Home base is Davenport and the Quad Cities. Rooftop Raps already pulled up on Phoenix, Texas is next, and if your city has a roof and a scene, Kev wants to hear about it.
- Davenport · home roof
- Bettendorf
- Rock Island
- Moline
- East Moline
- Muscatine
- Clinton
- Iowa City
- Cedar Rapids
- Dubuque
- Burlington
- Galesburg
- Peoria
- Des Moines
- Chicago
Put your business on the roof
Barbershops, clothing brands, restaurants, promoters: every episode gets watched by the people you want walking through your door. Sponsor an episode and your name rides with it.
Book
Lock your slot in a minute
Send the booking form with the day you want. Kev texts you back to confirm. Or skip the form and text him now.
The quick version
- Rooftop Special
- $125
- Includes
- Song recorded + rooftop video
- Turnaround
- All in one day
- Video only / music video
- Ask Kev
Faster on your phone? Text (563) 949-3640.
Questions
Before you pull up
What do I get for $125?
Your song recorded by Rooftop Raps and your rooftop performance video filmed by Cinematic Kev, all done in one day. It's a special, so lock it while it's running.
My song's already recorded. Can I still get on the roof?
Yes. Pick "Rooftop video only" when you book, add your song link, and Kev will give you the price.
How do I book fastest?
Send the booking form, or text Kev at (563) 949-3640. Texting is the fastest way to lock a day.
Do you do full music videos too?
That's how Kev started. The Video Plug has 500+ videos and over 5 million views. Pick "Full music video" and he'll quote your concept.
Can Rooftop Raps come to my city?
It's already been to Phoenix, and Texas is next. Promoters and venues: pick "Bring Rooftop Raps to my city" and tell Kev what you've got.
Can I bring people?
Tell Kev in the booking notes who's coming so he can plan the shoot.
Coming soonRooftop Raps × GTA 6. Kev's taking the brand into the game on stream. Subscribe on YouTube ↗
Your turn