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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grupo HNE – “Calle HNE”

Miami-based Spanglish boom-bap trio Grupo HNE, continue their musical campaign with the brand new video for their single “Calle HNE”. The title is a nod to the group and the street that raised them, and it shows them putting their stamp on the game in the most official manner. The visual shot by Stephen Box Lo Gonzalez is a testament to their credibility as it captures them in their element.

 

 

Ridge Long – “Pride”

Ridge Long looks at “Pride” and how it can lead one astray. The insightful track is filled with gems and enlightening lyrics that explore the dark side of having too much pride. Written from a first-hand account, Ridge Long gives audiences his experiences of being prideful and the trouble he got into because of it. The accompanying visual has a moody and reflective feel with its performance shots and engaging storyboarding that follows the artist through the process of becoming a better man.

 

Snotty Nose Rez Kids x Travis Thompson – “KALEIDOSCOPE” (feat. Travis Thompson)

 

Snotty Nose Rez Kids and Travis Thompson team up for “KALEIDOSCOPE”, a playful and reflective tune to bring audiences into the group’s surreal world. The production has a futuristic texture and punchy bass-driven drums that is underpinned by off-kilter flow and insightful raps that detail their journey to the apex of their careers. The visuals were shot during a trip to Vancouver and the result is a psychedelic and spacey visual that is trippy and off-beat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nima T – “Jane Maryam Persian Trap Freestyle”.

OKC-based Persian Trap producer/artist/filmmaker Nima T makes his debut appearance on our site with his latest release titled “Jane Maryam Persian Trap Freestyle”. The track has a cinematic texture and gripping vocal samples that set the perfect foundation for him to deliver bravado-driven bars that help certify his status as the next rapper to watch. The visuals are purely performance-based with subtle and well-crafted effects and transitions that augment his energetic presence.

 

K-Trap – “Whistle”

K-Trap continues his slew of releases with his brand new single titled “Whistle”. The upbeat jam is a blend of drill drums with soulful elements courtesy of Young Chencs and is peppered with K-Trap detailing his work ethic and exquisite lifestyle his grind afforded him. For the visuals, he teamed up with Troy Roscoe, known for his work with major artists like Ed Sheeran, Burna Boy, Stormzy, and Lil Wayne. The video features K-Trap aboard a plane, symbolically taking flight and leaving his past behind, perfectly complementing the song’s infectious energy. The over-the-top visual effects are the icing on the cake and viewers are drawn into the mix of the action with its surrealism and seamless progression. “Whistle” is taken from K-Trap’s debut album SMILE?.

 

 

Gabzy – “X”.

 

Emerging afrobeats artist Gabzy follows up his groundbreaking afrofusion/R&B single “Piano” with his new release titled  “X”. The heartfelt love ballad produced by Dera blends afrobeats percussions with lush guitar licks and his distinct airy vocal runs. Here, he reminds his former girl that being with him is a flex and he was always a better man for giving her what she truly needed. The visual is quite cinematic and employs an engaging story that follows Gabzy through the ups and downs of navigating complex relationships.

 

Paul – “SNEWS” ft. Lank & The Shanks

“SNEWS” is the new summer-themed single from Texas-based rising artist Paul who teams up with Lank & The Shanks. The result is a playful sun-drenched jam inspired by Paul’s time in college and we get to see all the shenanigans he got into. The track is an interesting mix of jazz/soul-hop with a touch of bedroom lofi sounds. The accompanying visual taps into the playful element with simple performance shots in different spots and DIY-styled effects.

 

 

 

Danielle Carr – “Fresh Air”.

Rising singer/songwriter/producer Danielle Carr thrills us with an uplifting R&B/soul vibe in her new aptly titled single “Fresh Air”. The mid-tempo tune has a smooth bounce, lush textures and a commanding vocal tone to complete the job. Here, Danielle reminds us to always give flowers to our day ones and friends who were around with us from the start. Alsomjoing her on the track is rapper STEELYONE who delivers a smooth adulation-filled verse. The visual lives up to the title and captures the artist in her stomping grounds with her squad enjoying a sunny afternoon. “Fresh Air” is taken from her new album, 804.

 

Yorke – “Honey”.

UK alternative rapper/songwriter Yorke returns with a new single “Honey” taken from his collaborative EP, There’s Something Going On with Israeli producer Eyal Naor. The track centers on the ups and downs of chasing one’s dreams and hoping to reap the fruits but it always seems as if nothing is going right. Backed by the soulful pop-infused backdrop provided by Eyal, Yorke shares a heartfelt tale of the struggling artist and the myriad of obstacles he has to overcome. The visual is pretty cinematic and blends performance shots with an overarching tale of toxic love between Yorke and his girl.

 

 

Elvin Dale – “Time to Breathe”.

Brooklyn, New York-based rapper Elvin Dale drops visuals for his single  “Time to Breathe”. The mid-tempo hard-hitting track comprises dark cinematic samples with crunchy drum grooves. Here, Elvin reminds us to take baby steps, look, listen and observe before making rash decisions. The visuals are moody and the use of different performance shots and engaging visual effects help drive home the urgency of his words.

 

 

Kru x Cha Cha Malone – “Masterplan” (Feat. Junoflo)

 

Mumbai-born, California-raised R&B/Pop singer Kru teams up with multi-Platinum Korean music producer Cha Cha Malone for this bouncy club jam titled “Masterplan”. The aspirational, boss-lady theme song captures Kru’s rich melodic runs and independent energy and features a smooth rap verse from Korean rapper Junoflo. The accompanying visual is colourful and stylish with it’s engaging visual effe