Welcome to TWIB’s Weekly Top 10 Videos. This is a segment where we look at some exceptional visuals from various acts around the globe. The music video format has been around for decades, through the 90s and 2000s, and it has taken flight from multi-million dollar budget music videos to mid to low-budget videos with exceptional features. In this section, we will not discriminate but highlight some creative visuals that pop up on our radar.
Again, we promise to bring you the best from high to low budget, to animated to DIY and first and foremost, the most creative visuals we can source.
Read on the previous editions HERE.
Kingdom Kome x G Fam Black – “Sacrifice”
Kingdom Kome and G Fam Black return with another banger in the form of “Sacrifice.” The title itself set the tone a slisteners get thrown into the mix of the action surrounded by a dark and gritty atmosphere while the two wordsmith paint graphic imagery of limbs getting smashed and enemies getting decimated with pure vitriol. The song comes with a cryptic visual that is bolstered by retro visual effects and a documentary styled aesthetic. The track is taken from the duo’s forthcoming project, Dirty Linens 2 will drop on 9/11 via Walking With Enoch Music. This time, production on the entire LP is by RUEN, who also provided some of the sonic grit on the previous LP.
++ – “FIRST OFF”
The duo known as ++ (Tireek and Tryston ) deliver the video for “FIRST OFF,” an upbeat anthem for the go-getters and move makers. Over a club-ready drum groove and hypnotic flute arrangement, the rappers trade bars while flexing on the opposition and reminding us of their forthcoming exploits. The visual style is mainly performance-based and captures the rappers in tehir element.
Pozy One – “Gold Jacket Green Jacket”.
Pozy One‘s “Gold Jacket Green Jacket” is a playful lyric-dense track featuring rapper/producer Iboibeats. The track samples a classic Lionel Richie track and flips it into a modern boombap banger underpinned by cheeky and off-kilter raps from the duo. The song comes with an AI-animated visual that brings the lyrics to life with engaging elements.
Josh Gluck – “Down No More”.
Emerging singer/songwriter musician Josh Gluck shares the live performance of his single “Down No More.” The contemporary pop/R&B infused track showcases his expressive vocal runs and heartfelt songwriting.
Eminem – Fuel Remix (Remix by Sunset Black)”
Summerville, South Carolina-based multi-genre rapper Sunset Black jumps on Eminem‘s “Fuel” beat and flips it into his own. Backed by the dark and moody backdrop, the emcee proceeds with fiery and off-kilter bars laced with a machine gun flow to match.
Casablanca the Gawd – “A Selfish Prayer”
Casablanca the Gawd turns pain into street gospel on his latest track “A Selfish Prayer.” The cinematic soundscape evokes urgency and emotion as we get thrown into a tale of epic porportion that will change the lives of the characters involved. Casablanca the Gawd has a knack for penning vivid tales and with his commanding voice, he creates a compelling atmosphere into the mix.
Killer Crab Men – “WE MOVE”
Music production crew Killer Crab Men share the visuals for their song “WE MOVE”. The track has a cinematic feel with a smooth drum groove that is part nostalgic and part playful. The accompanying visual follows the Crab character as he galavants through the city causing havoc along the way.
Zyah Belle – “Deserve”
Bay Area-born, Portland-based R&B singer/songwriter Zyah Belle enters our playlist with her new release “Deserve”. The laidback groovy jam is a catchy and heartwarming piece that showcases belle’s sultry vocal runs and candid songwriting. The visual style is a blend of perofrance shots and b-rolls that captures Belle’s natural charisma and poise. The track is taken from her new EP Are You Still Listening?, out now via Third & Hayden.
Ady Suleiman – “Miracle”
Nottingham singer-songwriter Ady Suleiman help close this week’s playlist with “Miracle.” The track is a smooth blend of pop/folk and modern R&B and sees the singer’s expressive and unique style. The track explores human connection and the feeling of wanting more in this modern life where many are jaded. The visual takes Suleiman back to his Swahili roots and viewers get to see him in his element, surrounded by friends, family and the beautiful sights and sounds of the city.