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.

Loui$ Automatic – “Murda Musik”

Detroit-based artist Loui$ Automatic shares candid thoughts on the state of the music industry in this thought-provoking and insightful track titled “Murda Musik.” Backed by a cinematic soundscape, the emcee details the dark side of the music business where money and high numbers reign supreme above creativity and integrity. The visuals are shot by Tommie Green who uses an engaging storyboard that follows a rising artist through the dangerous web of underhanded practices by the powers that be.

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SV x Alyssa Jane – “All Nighter”

SV & Alyssa Jane pull an “All Nighter” in their latest release. The multi-talented duo once again show us what makes them different with this smooth smoky soul cut comprising warm textures, soft drum grooves, sultry melodies and playful rap verses. The track is about giving in to the euphoria of love and the arms of that special someone. The visual style has a modern noir mix and a story line that carries viewers from start to finish.

DRINOMAN – “Waiting Game”

Bay Area musician DRINOMAN unveils the lyric video for his song “Waiting Game.” The heartfelt ballad is a reflective piece that talks about the pain that comes with a yearning for that special someone. Over a smooth and sublime soundscape, the artist pours his hearty on wax about his desires for love.

NIKONEVERLEFT – “TOO FAST”

NIKONEVERLEFT shares visuals for their single  “TOO FAST, ” a soulful hip-hop cut that explores the dynamics of blossoming love and the trepidations that come with it. Over a warm bouncy and soothing soundscape, NIKONEVERLEFT shares his fears about love and heartbreak. The visual is a blend of performance shots and engaging motifs that capture the artist in his element and feelings.

M Huncho – “Arrivals”

UK trap wave artist M Huncho returns on a grand note with engaging visuals for his single “Arrivals.” The beat is moody and atmospheric and is underpinned by his street-savvy bars and graphic storytelling about his past and the several events that reshaped his life. The accompanying visual continues M Huncho’s distinct mysterious aesthetic that highlights the masked rapper in all his glory.

Black Sherif x FIREBOY DML – “So It Goes”

Ghanaian superstar Black Sherif teams up with Nigerian heavyweight Fireboy DML for their first official collaboration, “So It Goes.” The track produced by collaborator SamSney with additional production from Louddaaa, is a solemn piece that explores the never-ending pursuit of the good life and escaping the daily struggles. The visual is moti-driven and uses a blend of religious and cultural set pieces to help drive the story.

Sissi – “Made in Bnc”

Swiss rapper/songwriter Sissi helps close this week’s video playlist with “Made in Bnc.” The DjCharli Bnzoo-produced track is an anthem to her city and stomping grounds and how it shaped her life. The visual is mostly performance with a lot of clips that shows different parts of the city.