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Category: Music Videos

  • Watch Ghanaian Afropop star Wendy Shay’s relationship end in the nonchalant ‘Who Cares?’

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    Imagine receiving a phone call one day, discovering your relationship ended and thanking God it is over. Two weeks ago, Ghanaian Afropop singer-songwriter Wendy Shay released her official music video for ‘Who Cares?’ and in her case, she’s okay with what’s transpired because a few of the world’s wealthiest men (Femi Otedola, Aliko Dangote, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk) are on her waiting list. Last year in September, the ‘Ruthless’ singer was in a gruesome car accident where she incurred a head injury, according to Ghana Web. This year, in March, fellow Ghanaian artist Kuami Eugene was also in a car accident.

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    Over the years, we’ve read headlines about Ghanaian artists in car crashes. We hope we don’t see any others anytime soon.

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    Check out the short video directed by The Boldz above to cheer her on in her wishful thinking.

  • Nigerian-American artist Dax supports men with new single ‘A Real Man’

    Canadian-born Dax returns to the scene with ‘A Real Man’— a musical composition meant to support and encourage men in trying times, in doubt— when all seems lost.

     

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    Watch official video for ‘A Real Man’ on YouTube:

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  • Watch Compton star YG’s official video for ‘Weird’

    Opening to a screen with a triggering message for his enemies, Compton’s own YG takes to the Lil Rich & Dez Wright beat to continue to spell out the clear distinctions between him and the group of strange people he despises. From the seat of a comfortable, expensive black vehicle, the ‘Swag’ rapper performs near gym equipment as his peers work out on a rooftop. In his first verse, the 400 Block-bred artist details how people fear when the gang pops out, their weapon of choice, and the apparent bitterness felt. Watch the official music video for ‘Weird’ paired with night-vision shots of the star at the club below. It was released two days ago.

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  • Nigerian artist Minz releases ‘WAP’ featuring Davido: Watch

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    Taking his inspiration from Tory Lanez, Maleek Berry and Wizkid, Minz shows off his sonic prowess on ‘WAP’—a brand new collaboration with African superstar Davido. The singer/songwriter has also worked with stand-out figures within the African music industry from the likes of Odunsi (The Engine), BNXN, Blaqbonez to name a few.

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  • Watch Jamaican superstar Popcaan’s castle-themed visual for ‘Who Is You’

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    A few hours ago, Jamaican Dancehall superstar Popcaan released the official music video for his new track, ‘Who Is You’. In the video, the talented artist, known for his signature undone, twisted, or braided hairstyles, can be seen performing at the Trident Castle in Port Antonio, Jamaica. The storyline follows three school boys making their way back home. Some standout lyrics include themes of firm movements, challenging stereotypes, grieving in silence, questioning the teachings of the Bible, and more. Check out the official music video below to hear him flow over the Drill beat and catch a cameo from fellow artist Tion Wayne, a British rapper and DJ from Edmonton, North London, with Nigerian roots.

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  • Hear South Korean DJ and record-producing star Peggy Gou’s Korean-language track ‘Lobster Telephone’

    The song’s abstract title is inspired by a Dalí sculpture.

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    Peggy Gou, the captivating Berlin-based artist and selector, has unleashed another single from her highly-anticipated forthcoming debut album. Rolling out her bright and exciting dance-provoking body of work to her 4 million plus online fans, or followers, her longtime die-hard fans are looking forward to finally having their moment. The talent, who has been playing for over a decade and known for creating her monster hit ‘(It Goes Like) Nanana’, has a full fan in me.

    You may have asked yourself, “What made her name the record that?” Well, it is a nod to the late Spanish art world extraordinaire, Salvador Dalí’s 1936 sculpture, which depicts the crustacean atop a rotary phone. Before you get out of here, listen to the new record below, even if you don’t speak or understand Korean. As the magazine cover star artist says in the translated lyrics, Gou repeats, “I know you don’t understand this/But it doesn’t matter/It’s all the same/We’re all the same”.

    Gou’s forthcoming debut album ‘I Hear You’ is set to come out on June 7, 2024. It follows her latest track ‘1+1=11″, with its official music video direction handled by Olafur Eliasson. It’s hard to not love the production, as it sounds like its part of a video game soundtrack.

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  • Song of the Day: ‘Head Start’ by Bloody Civilian

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    Name: Bloody Civilian
    Representing: Abuja, Nigeria
    Genre: Afrobeats
    For fans of: Ayra Starr, Tems
    Single from: N/A
    Produced by: Bloody Civilian, Ditweni, Yung Willis
    Song of the Day: May 14, 2024
    Label(s): 0207/Def Jam Recordings UK

    Today, Nigerian singer-songwriter and record producer Bloody Civilian, unfortunately inspired by the violence in Northern Nigeria, released the official music video for ‘Head Start’. In the lyrics, the rising artist makes it a point to tell people that “none of it can penetrate [my] mental”, her enemies shaking, and being put to the test. Watch the treatment below from her forthcoming EP set to release this year. In all black garb, Bloody Civilian and her dancers break into the viral ‘Tshwala Bam’ challenge and the incredible footwork that we all love to see.

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  • Watch 4batz’s gripping short film ‘U made me a st4r’

    She made him a st4r.

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    After releasing his debut mixtape of the same name, 4batz showed his fans the depth of his heartbreak and gave us a glimpse into how some young women juggle multiple relationships. Crediting his recent success to his former girlfriend, who played with his emotions and had him in a chokehold, the Dallas, Texas native rising star has scored a feature with his label boss, Drake, millions of streams and listeners, receiving industry support from the DSPs. Watch the ten-minute-plus short film below.

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  • Watch Coi Leray embody the life of a strip tease performer for ‘Lemon Cars’

    It’s a ticking time bomb.

    Today, Coi Leray shared the official music video for ‘Lemon Cars’ with the world, giving her fans a peak into what’s to come from her forthcoming EP of the same name. For the title, which sounds different from previous releases, the two-time GRAMMY-nominated artist portrays herself as a strip tease who appears to be addicted to substances such as alcohol and whatever she’s smoking and splitting at the bar—as the lyrics suggest. As someone who seems to have it all (dwelling in an elaborate mansion and driving an expensive vehicle), we all know how the cookie crumbles. Check out the well-made video directed by The.97 below. It is from the extended play coming out on May 24.

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  • Watch Ski Mask the Slump God journey through Nigo’s Japan mansion for ‘Headrush’

    One of one.

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    As the gifted Floridian star serves up the follow-up to his outstanding mosh-pit-themed single ‘Shibuya’, Ski Mask the Slump God returns with his latest banger ‘Headrush’. For the music video, the rockstar roams around his labelmate and A Bathing Ape founder Nigö’s Japan mansion, showing off some of his prized possessions like expensive cars, lifesize action figures, and his rare art collection. Lyrically, the song is a celebratory number (“We up”) that suggests they “free [Young] Thug” (a superstar and highly influential rapper from Atlanta who has been held without bail at the Cobb County Jail for two years and counting) and confirms that people steal his style (“***** be stealing the sauce/I know it’s me they study”), and how he stands on business. Stream the track from his highly-anticipated sophomore album ’11th Dimension’ below. The Dill35MM direction is currently at #22 on YouTube’s Trending.

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