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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mike the $eventh – “Hereditary”.

Indianapolis, Indiana rapper Mike the $eventh‘s newest release “Hereditary” is a heartfelt tribute to his dad and sees the rapper reflecting on the good memories they created together and the lessons he passed on to him. The track repurposes a classic soul sample with soft guitar licks, summer-type vibe and a smooth drum groove underpinned by Mike’s playful flow and vivid storytelling. The visual captures the rapper in his element as he recreates some activities he did with his father.

 

Rema- “Fun”

Nigerian pop superstar Rema continues his string of releases with the visuals for  his new single “Fun.” The mid-tempo street banger produced by his longtime collaborators, London and AoD is a celebration of his success and his journey from nothing to something. The visual directed by Perliks, is filled with motifs, cultural and social-economical framing that echoes his wins and return to his roots.

 

 

 

 

B1GJuice – “Look at me Now”

 

 “Look at me Now” is the newest release from emcee B1GJuice  who embodies the spirit of the go-getter who moves in silence. Armed with his gruff vocal tone and commanding flows, he stamps his thoughts over the hard-hitting anthemic beat, reminding us of his never ending grind. The visual style is mostly performative and captures the rapper’s day to day activities as he moves through his stomping grounds.

 

Fashawn x Sir Veterano – “Guillotine”.

The duo comprising veteran emcee Fashawn and producer Sir Veterano continue their long standing musical collaboration with the release of “Guillotine.” The track is a razor sharp lyric-driven track bolstered by a menacing scenic soundscape that evokes ominous energy and the spirit of 70s Kung Fu flicks. Fashawn is in his element as expected and flows calmly with couplets, inner rhymes and visual references that strike faster and harder than trained Shaolin King Fu masters. The visuals continue the theme with Fashawn as the martial arts warrior in the modern era defending his inner peace by braking apart his foes.

Fashawn’s upcoming studio album All Hail The King 2 arrives November 7 with guest appearances from Grant Body-P, Ebony Stewart, Josef Leimberg, Veda Gibson, and Mykestro. Sir Veterano has collaborated with Mitchy Slick, Aloe Blacc, Planet Asia, Ras Kass, and MC Eiht. “Guillotine” is out now via Fresh Yard Records, with more visuals and music on the way.

 

Lex Leosis – “i’m a little sensitive”

Canadian rapper/songwriter Lex Leosis shares visuals for “i’m a little sensitive,” taken from her newest emotionally charged mini project of the same name. The track has a contemporary pop vibe with a punchy hiphop groove and its bright and wholesome while Leosis gives a candid and heartwarming take on the concept of being free to be oneself without social restrictions or judgment. From social media gratifying sexually charged imagery and somewhat forcing women to conform to mysognistic trends, Leosis breaks the rule by standing on business with a nuanced perspective. She acknowledges her flaws and owns them with her full chest and at the same time, reminds fellow women to do the same. The visual style has a warm summer vibe and shows the rapper in her element as a tall beautiful lady who is uber talented.

 

Trizz x AC3Beats – “On My Mama”.

Westcoast rapper Trizz and his longtime collaborator AC3Beats return to doing what they love best with “On My Mama.” The single has a classic West Coast bounce with an edgy cinematic vibe underpinned by Trizz’s expressive flow and street imagery about the codes he abides by. The visual is shot in black and white and captures Trizz in his element as he rides through the calm streets. The track is taken from Trizz’s upcoming album LeatherFace 3, to be released on October 31st.

 

 

RchoiceBelieve – “YML”

RchoiceBelieve’s “YML” is a touching piece about war, human rights and the modern social-political upheaval in the USA. Backed by a solemn string-driven backdrop, the artist share his thoughts on the matter using a blend of melodies and engaging raps. From the ongoing wars USA has engaged in to the inner war engaged by its citizens, RchoiceBelieve gives listeners a thought-provoking look that is needed for this delicate topic.

 

Big Dese – “Meteor”

 

Boston underground rhyme heavyweight, Big Dese drops “Meteor,” a tongue-in-cheek track about work, his love for music and a bit of self-deprecating bars. Backed by the cinematic production from his longtime collaborator, Mike Martinez, Big Dese reframes his life with funny quips and lines that would have listeners chuckling. The visual style is a blend of clean shots with performance scenes that shows Big dese relaxing and also at work, hating every minute of his 9 to 5. The track is the first single taken from his new project No Respect 2 LP, (out now!)

 

Kat Eaton – “Break Free”

Welsh born, Yorkshire-based soul/jazz artist Kat Eaton shares the visuals for her single “Break Free,” taken from her forthcoming third studio album What Happens Now. The track is an uplifting soul/jazz infused anthem that explores the concept of liberty by embracing the flow. Armed with a commanding vocal run and sultry melodies, Eaton delivers the a soul-stirring and moving performance that is much needed in these trying times. The visual is set in the studio and we get to see the singer with the rest of her band doing what they do best.

 

Bumpy Knuckles x G Dep – “You Ain’t Me”.

 

The OG Bumpy Knuckles and veteran emcee G Dep connect for “You Ain’t Me.” The track  produced by Bumpy Knuckles is taken from the OG’s Produced By Bumpy Knuckles Vol. 3 album series where he is  lacing hard-hitting beats for fellow emcees. “You Ain’t Me” taps the assistance of G-Dep who was recently pardoned and now he is slowly coming back with music and a refreshing perspective. The video is directed by Martyr Scorcesse and edited by We Live TV Productions.

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