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Category: Music Videos

  • American singer-songwriter Sebastian Paul’s latest single ‘Back and Forth’ ultimately dispels needing a break

    Currently based between Los Angeles and Colorado, Sebastian Paul claims no specific city of origin as he grew up in a military family. The singer-songwriter, and producer has captivated audiences and fans with his two dynamic EPs, ‘Trojan Horse’ and ‘Boy Oh Boy’, both of which perfectly showcases his unique electronic synthy sound and unconventional pop vocals. His latest single ‘Back and Forth’ is a brilliantly mastered alternative Electro-Pop track that demands attention.

    The lyrics are drenched in emotion as his heartfelt vocals reveal inner thoughts of missing an ex-lover, aching for her presence. Sebastian described the emotion that drove the songwriting process as:

    Having very genuine feelings for someone, then having to cut them out of your life indefinitely… you find that the only thing you truly desire is to simply be able to talk to them again.

    Although the lyrics are somewhat dismal in nature, they are backed by a fun, catchy beat which incorporates steady guitar chords and a head-bopping baseline. Sebastian not only wrote ‘Back and Forth’, but the young artist also co-directed the music video for the track solidifying is creative range.

    [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu8UsgibGBU&h=315]

  • Jackboy makes a clean getaway in ‘Cleaning Crew’: Watch

    Back with another video for ‘Cleaning Crew’, Jackboy and friends gain access to someone’s home and take cash, jewellery, and more. In an unexpected turn of events, the Florida rapper buys time by giving the son of the house cash. It’s one of the wildest scenarios to witness but is also comedic in delivery. Watch the visual below. It’s sitting at the #6 spot on YouTube’s Trending list.

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  • Watch New York rapper Dave East’s video for ‘Handsome’

    Joining the many artists who are releasing music every few days, Dave East shares the official visual for his song ‘Handsome’. Featuring a cameo from close friend Kiing Shooter, the New York rapper gets autobiographical with the first visual from his upcoming mixtape ‘Karma 3’. It’s the uptempo bop we needed from Dave East a while ago. With this energy coming forth, Dave East may finally get the attention he deserves. Check out the simple direction below.

    [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao7DrkEpVxc&h=315]

  • Victoria sextet Carmanah share quarantine visual for ‘Best Interests’: Watch

    Making the best of the current COVID-19 situation, Carmanah cleverly puts together their newest visual for ‘Best Interests’. The visual, filmed by each member of the band in their home, showcases each band member playing their instruments in their own place. The song written by Laura Mina Mitic, speaks on love and having her lover’s best interest at heart. Their performance of the song and the aesthetic of this visual was beautifully done. With scenes shifting from the lead singer, other guitarists, keyboardist, and a drummer, the simple creativity and execution of this vision are very commendable. This single comes before their upcoming project ‘Iris’.

    [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-nWn_sHVTE&h=315]

  • Denver artist VC Hearts shares 90s-inspired video for ‘Grimy’: Watch

    VC Hearts, an artist from North Denver, Colorado, pokes at nostalgia for 90s kids with the visual for his new song ‘Grimy’. VC Hearts is an artist you are going to want to pay attention to if you ever wanted Bladee to have a child with a 90s WWE wrestler, and even if you have never wanted that, you still need to give this song a listen.

    [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-Vl-ZbFtUM&h=315]

    VC Hearts is the future sound of the internet, continuing and further developing sounds created like collectives such as Yung Lean’s Sad Boys and GothBoiClique. SRDBEATZ’s production on the track is a style that has not tapped into the mainstream yet, but soon will with artists like Lil Uzi Vert, Yung Lean, and even The Weeknd using similar production styles. I can’t describe ‘Grimy’ much other than this shit will make you want to inject some high-speed internet directly into your bloodstream and fight someone in a dark alley! If that didn’t make sense, then listen to the song and it will make sense. Also, to be noted, the video is shot by Isaiah Castillo and showcases a 90s VHS aesthetic that introduces us to the ‘Grimy’ artist. Check out the video above.

  • Watch Puerto Rican artist Kray J’s official video for ‘Paca Pacas’

    Kray J is one of the hottest new Latin artists to join the scene, released the official video for ‘Paca Pacas’ back in February. Attracted to money and getting it fast, the Puerto Rican artist asks for the “well-off” to prove themselves. As loosely translated by my highschool friend, Classic, Kray J says, if you claim to have stacks (of money), she dares you to take them out and show it to her. Check out the visual for the song below to learn more about her lifestyle.

    [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl2VtuXZbuE&h=315]

  • British rapper Junes UB returns with official visual for ‘Foreign’: Watch

    Last week, London artist Junes UB shared the official video for ‘Foreign’. In it, he’s hanging out with a beautiful lady who he has the hots for, but, also doesn’t think she’s best for him. It is unclear if he is in quarantine with her, or if this happened before lockdown, but it is a vibe, nonetheless. Different in sound from his previous release, ‘What Flavour’, the artist shows his versatility as someone who can also carry a tune or melody. Check out the video below shot by GanjiVisuals below.

    [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB60gckg4nY&h=315]

  • Premiere: Canada’s rising singer-songwriter Myles Castello shares visualiser for ‘Blue’

    In a cheeky way to promote his new single, Myles Castello shares the official visualiser for ‘Blue’. Throughout the video, the artist reveals how his life has been affected by COVID-19, making life difficult to manage. From the strain on relationships to furloughs and the closure of small business, we are all affected. Castello shows he’s human and relatable. Not letting a global pandemic stop him from getting work done, he multitasks between conversation with his manager, creative team, and his girlfriend. It is those types of skills that will take anyone further along.

    After he purchases pizza for the love of his life, he heads to social media to promote his new single.

    Watch it below exclusively on GRUNGECAKE. Then, tune into our live interview with the Warner Music Canada artist on our Instagram at 7 PM EST tonight. The visual will be available everywhere at 7.

    [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd6oBLHXbuE&h=315]

  • Phoenix artist Jaywop shares official visual for ‘Big Bad’: Watch

    Shortly after his vehicle breaks down in the middle of nowhere, he sits and performs the words to the song. Bringing the lyrics to life, Phoenix artist Jaywop demonstrates what loneliness looks like in his visual for ‘Big Bad’. A car, the only car on the road, won’t stop for him, and he is left to walk to the nearest gas station. We don’t have a clue how far out it is, but we know it is not within plain view. Sometimes, that’s how life is: In deepest and darkest and loneliest moments, you will not be able to depend on anyone. You have to walk for miles by yourself to get to a gas station or the next phase of life. Your survival is your responsibility. Watch the video below.

    [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H90EvB4yMI&h=315]

  • Atlanta-based singer Malachiae shares official video for ‘Bedroom to a Club’: Watch

    Atlanta based artist, Malachiae releases his new sensual visual, ‘Bedroom to a Club’, to try and set the tone for the quarantine love. The Motown artist speaks to his hard-working lady as he tells her

    You been working hard all week/Grinding for the family/Money ain’t coming easy/You barely get any sleep/Let me be your stress reliever

    During these weird times of staying at home, it seems as though we need new ways to love each other, like turning the bedroom into the club. With a beautifully smooth voice, he draws you into the song and has you trying to sing along by the end while lighting candles and laying rose pedals down for your lady. Malachiae also recently performed at TRILLERFEST, a large virtual music festival, alongside Migos, Marshmello, G Herbo, and many more artists to help raise money for those affected by COVID-19. Check out his new video below and break out the massage oil for your quaranthang.

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