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Category: Music Videos

  • Watch Drake’s trending symbolic music video for catchy electronic bop ‘Nokia’

    Yesterday, Canada’s global musical icon Drake released the highly anticipated music video for his latest single ‘Nokia’. Laced with fun cultural choreography performed by a bunch of ladies and symbolism that internet users would probably spell out for us soon, the owl appears in the picture as the shot-caller he is. The official video, directed by cinematographer Theo Skudra, is currently trending at #1 on YouTube’s Trending for Music chart… and we aren’t surprised.

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    Watch the black-and-white visual below.

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  • Nigeria’s burgeoning R&B artist Eli Jae shares latest single ‘Sexual Healing’: Watch the video

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    Today, burgeoning R&B artist Eli Jae (pronounced “Ely-Jay”) released the striking official music video for his latest track ‘Sexual Healing’ from his forthcoming album. In the Adasa Cookey-directed visual, the Port Harcourt-born singer-songwriter meets with his partner and sings about the need to be in her presence. If you are in love and cannot keep that person off your mind, this one may be for you.

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    Watch the official music video for his lead single below, and stream the record on your platform of choice. It is the lead single to his forthcoming album, ‘Soundtrack to Great Sex’.

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    The record has also been playlisted through Ones to Watch’s #NowWatching editorial. It is currently sitting at #71.

  • Watch Mark Pritchard and Thom Yorke’s engineer-focused video for ‘This Conversation is Missing Your Voice’

    Have you ever wondered how your luggage or parcels travel through a conveyor belt? Mark Pritchard and Thom Yorke may have made their new video with like minds. As the boxed items pass through the system, Thom Yorke goes on about not being a problem to correct, taking charge, and knowing when something has come to an end over the chameleonic pioneering musician and producer Mark Pritchard’s hard-hitting experimental electronic beat.

    Watch the four-minute music video for ‘This Conversation is Missing Your Voice’ below. It is from Mark Pritchard and Thom Yorke’s forthcoming joint album ‘Tall Tales’ landing May 9. It is filmed by Jonathan Zawada.

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    Like me, you may come into a creative spark.

  • Watch K Camp’s official video for upbeat track ‘Bet’

    It’s a vibe.

    Three days ago, Milwaukee-born Atlanta-bred superstar artist K Camp released a black-and-white (then red) official music video to ‘Bet’, an uptempo dance track about moving on and doing your best afterwards. Throughout the song, K Camp is rhyming about his relations with ladies and speaking on how much women get on his nerves because of how emotional and irritational they can be. Watch the striking picture below to see the young woman walking a dog in a swimsuit and a pair of patent leather thigh-high boots. The song is taken from his brand new album ‘Built Different’ now through RARE Sound.

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  • Watch Wizkid celebrate beauty, heritage and cultural pride in self-directed music video ‘Kese (Dance)’

    Wizkid, one of the world’s highly-revered African icons, has unveiled the music video for his latest single, ‘Kese (Dance)’, offering his loyal fans a visual feast that complements the track’s infectious rhythm. This self-directed video, released on March 5, 2025, showcases Wizkid’s multifaceted artistry, blending dynamic dance sequences with rich cultural symbolism.

    The video unfolds across three distinct settings, each highlighting a unique aspect of the song’s vibrant energy. It opens in a dimly lit theatre, where a troupe of dancers rehearses intricate choreography under Wizkid’s attentive gaze, reflecting his commitment to artistic excellence. The scene then transitions to an intimate house party, capturing the communal joy and spontaneity that are hallmarks of Afrobeats culture. Here, Wizkid mingles effortlessly with attendees, embodying the music’s unifying and uplifting spirit. The final segment presents a striking tableau in an art gallery, where Wizkid stands alongside elegantly dressed Black models before a grand painting, celebrating beauty, heritage, and cultural pride.

    ‘Kese (Dance)’ is a standout track from Wizkid’s sixth studio album, ‘Morayo’, released in November 2024. The album serves as a heartfelt tribute to his late mother and features collaborations with his fellow artists such as Asake, Anaïs Cardot, Brent Faiyaz, Jazmine Sullivan, and Tiakola. The song melds Wizkid’s early sound with the refined style of ‘Made in Lagos’, creating a track for dominating dance floors worldwide.

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    The video has garnered widespread acclaim for its aesthetic brilliance and cultural depth. Wizkid’s fan club and music fans alike have lauded the seamless integration of choreographed dance routines, Wizkid’s sartorial elegance, and the celebration of Black womanhood. The visual narrative underscores the song’s themes of joy and unity, resonating deeply with audiences.

    Upon its release, the ‘Kese (Dance)’ video quickly became a trending topic on social media platforms, amassing over 500,000 views within hours. This overwhelming response underscores Wizkid’s enduring influence in the global music scene and his ability to connect with fans through innovative artistry.

    In conjunction with the video’s release, Wizkid announced his upcoming ‘Morayo’ tour, set to commence in May 2025. The tour will feature performances at major European venues, including Berlin’s Velodrome Arena, Rotterdam’s Ahoy RTM Stage, and Paris’ Accor Arena, promising fans an immersive live experience that encapsulates the essence of his latest work.

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    With the ‘Kese (Dance)’ video, Wizkid not only reinforces his status as a leading figure in Afrobeats (or Afropop space) but also as a visionary artist who continues to push creative boundaries. The video’s rich imagery and cultural celebration offer a profound visual companion to a track that has already captivated audiences worldwide.

    For those eager to experience the vibrant visuals of ‘Kese (Dance)’, the official music video is available below for your enjoyment.

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  • Watch English star Griff’s cathartic music video for ‘Last Night’s Mascara’

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    Less than an hour ago, the celebrated English singer-songwriter Griff shared the grainy visual for her track ‘Last Night’s Mascara’. In white attire, the artist of Jamaican and Chinese descent wears black paint on her hands when things go askew. From the centre of the living room, she smears the black paint on the white brick walls and white sofa. Then, she dances whilst lying across the ground amid scattered playing cards. Watch the video for the dance video below to see how it turns out.

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    According to the notes, the track was a long-awaited fan-favourite that generated buzz after Griff first performed it on her own Vertigo United States headline tour and whilst supporting Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short ‘n Sweet Tour’. Last Summer, Griff was also notably handpicked by Taylor Swift to open her Wembley Stadium show in London.

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  • Watch Lil Baby and GloRilla’s NSFW official video for ‘Redbone’

    “Redbone slim thick shit/She only 22”

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    Two days ago, two of the world’s biggest rappers, Lil Baby and GloRilla, released the official video for their latest collaborative track, ‘Redbone’. Throughout the track, the superstar rapper from Atlanta praises a specific category of women. In this case, it’s all about light-brown women who aren’t necessarily light-skinned or brown-skinned. I haven’t seen many comments about the title yet, but the music video only has 378,000 views as of publication. I’m surprised it is not trending on YouTube Music. Call me crazy, but that’s not a good sign for a creation between these two.

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    Check out the Gerard Victor direction below and count how many “redbones” make a cameo.

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  • Song of the Day: ‘Ate’ by TiaCorine featuring Jus10 and Byrell the Great

    Name: TiaCorine
    Representing: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
    Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
    For fans of: Rico Nasty, Flo Milli
    Single from: N/A
    Produced by: PopLord, Go Grizzly, Pooh Beatz, Cheeze Beatz & Icarus Beats
    Song of the Day: March 6, 2025
    Label(s): South Coast Music Group/Interscope Records

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    As usual, I enjoyed TiaCorine and the fast-paced cunty lyrics about the Vogue Femme, the meat-tucking queens and the cute Bow Wow and Ciara ‘Like You’ reference.

    Less than a week ago, TiaCorine, one of my favourite new artists (on the planet), released the official music video for her new tantalising jam called ‘Ate’ featuring Jus10 and Byrell the Great. The baddie with the cocaine white bob kicks off the Fred Focus-directed visual by getting a light for her cigarette on a tufted sofa with another attractive woman by her side. What is the record about? The Winston-Salem star is taking someone for all of their worldly possessions, unapologetically. Watch the video below to see who vogues the best and count how many looks she serves.

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  • British upstart Dré Six and production trio KitschKrieg team up for ‘Mad Over You’: Watch the video

    My man looks stressed.

    As he sits in the front of a garage on his phone, new artist Dré Six, cosigned by Skepta according to this pitch email, bops his head ahead of telling us a sad story about a young person who resides in his mind rent-free. Honestly, the emerging East London singer-songwriter is still mad about her, and by the looks of it, he may have ghosted her. How did I come up with that? It was the lyrics, “Couldn’t find the words to say goodbye”.

    My bold assumption is that he probably messed up, and that’s why he is uncertain that they cannot get back with her.

    “I know what you said and I know I said the same/Said I can’t go back/But I guess we’ll never know/Guess we’ll never know”

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    Since he is smoking in the black-and-white visual, I cannot help but wonder how his live performance vocals sound and what a performance would look like. There’s minimal movement here.

  • Watch Chicago artist Lil King’s official video for harmonic street anthem ‘White Chalk’

    I can’t help but think about Lil Durk when I hear Lil King.

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    Two weeks ago, Lil King, a new artist from the Windy City, released the official video to ‘White Chalk’, a catchy song about withholding the details about recent purchases, flexing his assets without disclosing full value, and the depth and potency of his diary. When his lady friend arrives, the two count money and sit on the sofa to relax and enjoy quality time. Look at the short music video to see how he’s living below — directed by SharpestSniper.

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    If you like what you heard, dive into his 2024 release ‘King Reap (Deluxe)’. It’s seventeen records that tell the melodic rapper’s story featuring themes of loyalty and selflessness (‘Grace’), what he doesn’t tolerate (‘Not Safe’), and more.