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, 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 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.

 

 

 

 

 

Trap Dickey – “No Love” ft BigXThatPlug

South Carolina rapper Trap Dickey unveils his new single “No Love” featuring BigXThatPlug. The track is a sparse bouncy track with thick bass kicks, punchy drums and street-savvy bars. The visual takes viewers into his life with live performances in front of a full capacity venue and in his inner circle.

 

 

Pushing Buttons x M-Dot x Plastic – “Verbal Acrobatics” prod. by Pushing Buttons

German Hip-Hop producers Pushing Buttons connect with veteran lyricist M-Dot and German rapper Plastic for  “Verbal Acrobatics.” Backed by an urgent and cinematic soundscape comprising punchy drums, plucky stabs and ominous strings, the emcees proceed to showcase their lyrical prowess with raw incisive bars. The visuals shot by Nick Arnhold and Louis Stöter and directed by Agent Dan blend performance shots of the emcees and the producers doing their thing respectively. The song is taken from their new album “Full Level“.

Kendrick Lamar- “squabble up”

Kendrick Lamar is pulling no stops at this point. From defeating Drake, winning multiple video awards and a pending Grammy award nomination for “Not Like Us” to dropping a new album GNX 5 days ago, we can clearly state that he is cut above the rest. With that being said, he returns with the visual for the song “Squabble Up” taken from the album as mentioned earlier. The track has a Westcoast bounce with hyphy aesthetics and sees Kendrick Lamar in his element. Using similar cadences and new-found flow as heard on “No Like Us,” he takes it to another plateau with a playful, can’t-be-bothered approach and delivers not-so-subtle jabs at the opposition while detailing his Westcoast experience. The accompanying visual shot by Calmatic Production Company (in conjunction with pgLang) continues to push the envelope with a minimalist but motif-driven visual that blends black culture, black pop culture and WestCoast themes in a seamless fashion.

 

 

Inno Combs – “Pop That Tootie”

Emerging rapper/songwriter Inno Combs drops the visuals for his playful club banger “Pop That Tootie.” The catchy tune is punctuated by a visual that blends performance shots and the pop-the-balloon theme.

 

 

Collin Gibson – “GO OUTSIDE”

Collin Gibson is preparing to drop his new album THE GOLDEN ERA and in the meantime, he drops the visuals for the new song  “GO OUTSIDE.” The soulful piece samples a classic song and flips it into something new and refreshing. The visuals follow Collin Gibson as he starts his day and prepares to face the day.

 

 

YSR Gramz & Danny G Beats – “BREAK DANCE”

“BREAK DANCE” is the new release from Flint. Michigan-based YSR Gramz and producer Danny G Beats. The track has a dark and cinematic vibe, filled with street-savvy raps and vivid imagery. The visual is dark and moody and captures YSR Gramz’ energetic performance style/

 

 

 

 

Wild East Radio – “On The Radar Freestyle”.

 

The trio who go by the moniker Wild East Radio step into the room with “On The Radar Freestyle.” Their style is melodic and exudes raw energy.

 

 

 

 

Cult Fiction x Skyzoo x Yamin Semali – “Epic”.

Northern Virginia-based hip-hop outfit Cult Fiction teamed up with NY lyricist Skyzoo and producer/rapper Yamin Semali for “Epic.” The track has a playful vibe and is underpinned by rich lyrical displays from the emcees. The visuals take audiences into a classic house party with all the proper elements. From skinny-clad ladies, to mini pools, barbeque grills and lots of fun. The track is from Cult Fiction’s forthcoming album Stranger Than Fiction.

 

Miraa May – “Ladies Man”.

London-based, Algerian-born singer-songwriter Miraa May recently put out a 6-track EP Kind Regards which is led by the single “Ladies Man.” The track explores the double standards and dynamics between men and women and sexuality and it is ripe with unapologetic lines from Miraa May. Her soft vocals soar to a plateau as she pours her all on wax as she points out how men get away with certain actions while women get prosecuted for the same action. The accompanying visual directed by Ray Fiasco is cinematic, engaging and puts viewers right in the mix of the action.

 

 

Ms Banks – “Shake It”.

 

UK rapper/songwriter Ms Banks goes straight to the club with this hard-hitting Jersey Club banger “Shake It.” Backed by the punchy soundscape provided by R14, Ms. Banks is all about having fun as she details the all too familiar tale of that first instant connection with a fellow club-goer and the shenanigans that follow suit.  The visual is as energetic as the roughs eas and is ripe with energetic dance moves and a dark scenic aesthetic to match.

 

Cxtotheworld – “SKEEMZ”.

 

Edmonton, Alberta-based Tanzanian-Canadian producer-rapper Cxtotheworld returns with “SKEEMZ.” The heartfelt track explores the dichotomies between street life and towing the righteous straight path. The backdrop has a dark and cinematic feel as well.

 

 

 

Odeal x Summer Walker – “You’re Stuck”.

Multi-talented singer/songwriter Odeal teams up with Summer Walker to share the visuals for his song “You’re Stuck.” The track has a mellow retro neo-soul vibe with a modern contemporary twist. Underpinned by Odeal’s gravy vocals, Summer Walker’s soothing melodic runs and heartfelt songwriting that dwells on the concept of giving in to love, audiences get a taste of his true authentic style. The visual employs a mix of performance shots and storyboarding that explores the rising connection between two individuals. The track is taken from Odeal’s 7-track EP Lustropolis.