Welcome to TWIB’s Weekly Top 10 Videos. This is a segment where we will be looking at some exceptional visuals from various acts from around the globe. The music video format has been around for decades and through the 90s and 2000s, it has taken flight from multi-million budget music videos, to mid to low-budget videos with exceptional features. In this section, we will not discriminate but rather highlight some of the 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.

Eric Bellinger x Sevyn Streeter – “Drop”

Grammy-winning artist Eric Bellinger teamed up with singer Sevyn Streeter for his third single “Drop” and now they return with the befitting visual. The bass-heavy jam explores the concept of exclusivity in modern-day dating where side chicks and guys are commonplace. The duo pontificates on the ideal situation of being true to each other’s partners and delivering a memorable collaboration peppered with memorable melodies and catchy hooks to match. The visual is creative as well and puts both Eic and Sevyn in their element as they trade verses in luxurious spots beset by electrifying dancers and bolstered by engaging visual effects and seamless transitions.

Taz Conley – “MMHMM”.

Taz Conley is back with another visual and this time it’s for his newest release “MMHMM”. The punchy bassline-driven piece is another notch on his belt as Taz comes through with his expressive flow and irreverent demeanour. The visual style uses several clips that are looped in a DIY documentary form.

DZE LIKE RZA – “Stunt Man DZE”.

DZE LIKE RZA returns with the visuals for “Stunt Man DZE”, a hard-hitting piece that showcases his unbridled and off-kilter rap schemes. The production is haunting and his vivid lyricism is the icing on the cake. The performance-styled visual is well-crafted and works well.

King Kebila – “HEAD HIGH”.

Rising singer/songwriter King Kebila enters our site and playlist with his new release “HEAD HIGH”. The track is a mellow motivational tune that serves as an open letter to himself to never give up and always stay positive even in the face of adversity. The production has a sublime and reflective vibe and his rich melodic runs are dynamic and sublime. The visual is a performance-style clip that shows his expressive artistry to the fullest.

K-Trap x Blade Brown – “Mobsters”.

UK rapper K-Trap continues his music releases with his new effort “Mobsters,” a collaborative effort with longtime friend Blade Brown. The upbeat track is underpinned by K-Trap’s distinct flow and vivid storytelling prowess which drops audiences right in the middle of the action. Here he talks about the importance of loyalty and being street-savvy in this day and age. The visual uses wide shots, performance shots and visually engaging techniques that stand out. This track is from the upcoming album, “SMILE?”, and is masterfully crafted by producers X10 (Digga D, Unknown T) and M1onthebeat (Headie One, Drake, Chip).

Grupo HNE x Money Mogly x SHOTTIE – “Black Angels / Big Pictures”

Miami hip-hop group Grupo HNE shares combined visuals for their songs “Black Angels” and “Big Pictures”. The visuals directed by Box Lo tap into the group’s contagious energy and we get to see what makes them tick and different. “Black Angels” features Shottie and the visual follows the rappers in their stomping grounds while Money Mogly appears  in “Big Pictures”. The second half of the visual continues the mission with a solemn and reflective vibe.

DatKid Smoove – “No No No”

Bay Area Born, Las Vegas raised DatKid Smoove drops visuals for his single “No No No”. The bouncy guitar-driven slapper is ripe with no-hold-barred lyricism that sees him taking the opposition to the cleaners. The track is short and visuals focus on performance shots of the rapper as he does what he knows best.

JSWISS x Marcus Strickland – “One”

Prolific New York MC JSWISS delivers the visuals for his new single “One” which sees him teaming up with Jazz Saxophonist/producer Marcus Strickland. Backed by the soulful and dynamic soundscape of pounding drum grooves, lush horn passes and dark basslines, JSWISS delivers a fiery performance underpinned by insightful bars about self-belief, awareness and the need to break free of societal moulds. The accompanying visual uses a host of performance shots, and engaging cut scenes with cinematic aesthetics that drive the urgency of the message.

LZ7 – “Heart Unchained”.

Manchester, UK-based EDM Electronic Dance Music group LZ7 delivers the visual for their song “Heart Unchained”. The track is a collaboration with The London Community Gospel Choir and it’s ripe with rich and uplifting melodic vocals coupled with motivational rap verses that center on having faith and getting close to Jesus.