New Video: Drake - Marvin's Room

Video: Marvin's Room

I'm sure a video for Drake's viral track 'Marvin's Room' has been well anticipated, and one has finally debuted. The song that has Drizzy getting his R&B on in a rather melancholy way has taken the web by storm since it was first posted on the OVO (October's Very Own) blog back on June 9th. A matter of fact it seems to have taken the R&B world by storm as various artists have made remixes. IF YOU HAVEN'T HEARD IT... the track is about a drunken Drake who has called up his ex saying that she "could do better" than the guy that she claims to "love so bad" !! THE VISUAL... Directed by Hyghly of XO and shot in Toronto, the video I think they smashed it as it meets the concept of the song. The video being so simple and strict to the lyrics actually proves to be much more effective than the many high budget videos floating around right now. With no further adieu, check it out...

PS. Look out for my 'Marvin's Room' article later this week discussing all the remixs including Jo Jo and Chris Brown's take on the track.

GOES PERFECTLY WITH THE SONG !!

New Video: Estelle - Break My Heart

Video: Break My Heart ft. Rick Ross

Homegrown talent Estelle is back with something awesome again. The rapper turned songstress has up with Rick Ross for the second single of her third studio album All of Me. The single 'Break My Heart' has been out for a while getting a frequent spin on the radio, but has only peaked #48 on the US Billboard Hip-Hop/R&B chart. Hopeful the newly released visual directed by Chris Robinson that made it's debut on 106&Park last week, will boot the track up the chart. Hopefully it makes top 10 over here !! Enjoy :) 

NICE TUNE !!

New Video: Rihanna - Man Down

Rihanna: Man Down (Video)

FINALLY !! Rihanna's fifth single (US) 'Man Down' has finally made an appearance. The visual was just freshly premiered on BET's "106 & Park" (around 12am UK). The joint which was co-written by fellow Bajan Shontelle, had to be shot somewhere in the Caribbean to match with the rhythmic reggae sounds produced by Shama Joseph. The video was shot and directed by Anthony Mandler in Jamaica in April 2011. Mandler told MTV News of the video in May:

"It's just one of those songs that demands a strong narrative and visual...you can expect something that's dramatic and shocking and intense and emotional and uplifting and enlightening."

The last couple of videos Mandler has shot for RiRi have been very floral and pretty; not to say this one isn't pretty but the reality of the song is seriously emotional a tad disturbing and definitely dramatic !! When it comes to translating audio to a visual Mandler is your man, and he has lived up to every word he told MTV under a month ago. The visual other than the guns that add the 'gangsta' appeal that Rihanna told MTV of last year, really makes you want to book a flight out to Jamaica and enjoy the relaxed vibe of the island while sipping on some fresh jelly coconut juice - as Rihanna does in the footage. MESSAGE...Rihanna also tweeted earlier that there is a message in her 'shocking' track: dsds

"Very strong underlying message 4 girls like me! #listentoyomama"

ONE ISSUE... the video could potentially be band from certain channels as did her S&M video, but this time due to the violent elements to the song and video. I'm hoping that they won't edit it or band it, but we'll see. Apologies in advance if the video doesn't work. With no further adieu, check it out...

COOL VIDEO!!

New Video: California King Bed

Rihanna: California King Bed (Video)

FINALLY !! Rihanna has blessed us with a visual for the sixth single 'California King Bed' from her album Loud. The video is perfect for the track thanks to the creative brilliance of Anthony Mandler - who also directed 'Only Girl In The World'. The videos are pretty similar especially in tint - the natural rosey colours that seem to be the theme of her album. Some have even describe it as the "same" as 'Only Girl' only with the addition of the hot male model. In the video we see a sensual rather than the uber sexified side to RiRi - and she is looking BEAUTIFUL in the clip. The set was chosen well and shots are brilliant. Check it out, and enjoy...

WONDERFUL VISUAL !!

Kelly Is Motivated !!

Video: Motivation - Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland is back, and back with a venomous bite of sexiness. After the revelation 'Motivation' last month - the supposedly leading single from her third upcoming studio album; my ears have been hooked. This all courtesy of Jim Jonsin's technical genius on the production and Rico Love's scribed creativeness. NOW... we have been blessed with a visual directed by English Sarah Chatfield - this video has to be the SEXIEST video of the year thus far. The choreography is nothing but sensual and sexy - perfect for the sensual tone and vibe you get from the production. The amount of male candy is oh so great and for the guys there's a sexy scene between Kelly and one of the female video girls. To add to all that sexiness is the low autotuned vocal performance from Lil' Wayne who features on the track. WHAT I'M SAYING...  sorry RiRi with 'S&M' but Kelly just knocked you off the sexy chart, and I'm totally motivated !! Check the recently premiered video below, and get motivated !!

VERY MOTIVATING (WINK WINK) !!

New Video: All of the Lights

Kanye West: All of the Lights

Freshly premiered via Kanye West's VEVO channel is the video for 'All of the Lights'. FINALLY... the track featuring Rihanna and Kid Cudi was featured on the end of his 'Runaway' video finally has it's own visual. Yet again Mr West has gone for some visually exiting but confusing stuff with the help of directed Hype Williams. The clip is a mixture of flashy neon text and clips of West, RiRi and Cudi individually. CONFUSION... for the first minute of the video there are some real beautiful shots, but you'll kind of be like WTF? and RELEVANCE? but of course it makes sense in due course. The other bit of confusion - unless you've done your research like moi, is that there are all these other stars names at the end of the track. These are some of the guest vocalists including: Alicia Keys, John Legend, The-Dream, Fergie, La Roux, Elton John, Ryan Leslie, Charlie Wilson and Tony Williams. YUP.... I agree that's a lot to take in. All of these stars vocals have been layered so it will be a lot of ear work to hear them all individually. ONE LAST THING.... serious props to Hadaya Turner who was the lead editor on the clip - brilliant work. Now y'all can check the clip out after the jump. Enjoy :)

LOVING THIS !!

New Video: Jessie J - Pricetag

Video: Jessie J ft. B.o.B

The talented U.K. singer Jessie J is just simply taking the world by storm. After her huge hit 'Do It Like A Dude' smashed the charts and officially placed her on the map of stardom, she's back with something new. Her new track 'Price Tag' featuring rapper B.o.B. is a more meaningful track compared to her debut. The track talks about money not being everything and it's really cute and sassy. The concept of the video is totally BRILLIANT !! The video directed by Emil Nava has a real kids play vibe about it - which really echo's the innocence of the story she's telling in her self. MY VERDICT... I totally fell in love with this video, it' real sweet, and the track is a killer. I hope it goes #1. Check it out and enjoy :)

LOVE IT !!

VOTW: Kanye West - 'Runaway'

Kanye West: Runaway

If you're thinking "girl there's nothing new about this video", well yes I know !! It's just that the video hasn't been uploaded to the site I use for my VOTW. It's up now, but just in case it's there temporarily you can view Kanye West's longest video right here under this text. Get yourself sitting comfortably, maybe even grab a drink and a snack, because this short film is 30 minutes long. That's just to round the number of to the nearest 10 !! It's really good though, if you have an open mind and a creative imagination. In addition to that a very good attention span !! Enjoy :)

I LOVE THIS, VERY CREATIVE !!

VOTW: Travie McCoy - 'Need You'

Travis McCoy: Need You Video

Check out this video for Travie McCoy's joint called 'Need You'. The video is set like an a Chinatown where he's even got chopsticks in his hair at one point. In this track we have Mr McCoy singing and it's really lively and catchy, but at the same time sweet. That's what I love about Travis - yes I'm still calling him 'Travis' !! He's so versatile. Enjoy :)

PS. Apologies that I haven't posted a proper VOTW post in a while.

THIS IS SO SWEET !!

Willow Whips It Real Good !!

New Video: Willow Smith - Whip My Hair

Willow Smith might just be breaking records set by legends Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder !! That's if her debut single 'Whip My Hair' makes the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 !!  This song has to SMASH the charts. It's a real feel good song, and a real confidence booster for the young ones. The young star, who was recently signed to Jay-Z's label RocNation's official video was premiered on BET and VEVO on Monday. Hopefully her video will take on MTV, because once you hit MTV you're blessed !! The video directed by GENIUS Ray Kay is fun and colourful. That hairstyle right at the begining is just sheer BRILLIANCE !!Check out her UBERCOOL video that features a cameo from her brother Jaden Smith !! I still can't believe she's only NINE years old with such BANGER !!

 

HOT STUFF !!

New Video: Trey Songz - Can't be Friends

New Video: Can't Be Friends

The video for Trey Songz second single, 'Can't Be Friends' coming from his fourth studio album Passion, Paind & Pleasure  is here !! The video nicely directed by Anthony Mandler premiered earlier today via MotionDose - so if you see that written on the video clips, that's why. Mandler has done a really good job on this though it is simple. Check it out...

NICE !!

New Video: Trey Songz - Bottoms Up

Bottoms Up Video Is Here !!

The video for the club banger 'Bottoms Up' is now here !! The Trey Songz joint featuring Roman Zolanski. OH... just in case you don't know that's just Nicki Minaj's alter-ego !! The video was directed by one of my favourite directors of the moment - Anthony Mandler. IT'S CRAZY !! Of course there is the trademark event of Trigga getting up close and personal with the ladies, The Barbz doesn't fail to have a little wiggle her self. I'm not quite sure if I'm feeling her makeup with the trademark bob styled wig - this time blonde. I do love her 'Shimmy Shimmy Ya' type voice during the song, and the effect to go with it is WKD !! DON'T MIND ME... just get on with watching the video, I know you ladies are gagging to see Trey !! Enjoy :)

BOTTOMS UP !! BOTTOMS UP!!

Yo Mr Kingston !!

Video: Sean Kingston - Letting Go

Though this video has been around for a while, I've decided to drop it here as a post, as it is also my video of the week. SO... check out Sean Kingston's  new joint 'Lettting Go' featuring the one and only Nicki Minaj. Enjoy !!

LOVIN' THE JAMAICAN VIBE !!

Nicki Minaj - Your Love

New Video: Your Love

I've been waiting for a video for this Nicki Minaj track for ages now, and here it is !! It finally premiered on MTV, and I love it. Directed by Hype Williams protégé Lil' X - the four minute video has a beautiful narrative. Nicki plays a samurai in training who falls in love with her trainer portrayed by actor Michael Jai White - you may be familiar with him in the films Why Did I Get Married. This video methinks isn't for the guys, you lot may find it a bit lovey dovey !! Lil' X did brilliantly on the directions, the theme is perfect. I mean Nicki is always going on about being a Barbie - a Harajuku one at that !! So she loves the whole Japanese style like myself - and that's just what this video echo's with the Geisha look and the martial arts right down to the ribbons. I loved the ending with the ribbon pool of blood, I was looking for the Shakespearean ending, but it wasn't mean to be !! I also noticed the video was quite Kill Bill esque !! ANYWAY... I won't spoil it for you anymore. Check out her new video from her Barbie World Mixtape.

I LOVE THIS VIDEO !!

P.S. Her debut album drops November 23rd and this track is supposed to be on it. However it has no title thus far, so I'll keep y'all posted. Hope you enjoyed, tell me what you thought :)

New Video: Usher - There Goes My Baby

There Goes My Baby

The video for Usher's second single 'There Goes My Baby' from his sixth studio album is finally here. We've heard this sexy single all over the radio, and it's about time our imaginations are put to rest, and our eyes see some real visuals !! I was really supposed to drop this post yesterday at noon when it was freshly premiered, but unfortunately for y'all I had other business to attend to. Which I'll fill you on real soonish !! ANYWAYS... the video has Mr Raymond in a black tank top showing of his muscles and then switching to some saucier scenes with him and his love interest flirting big time !! No further avail check out this Anthony Mandler directed hotness !! Enjoy :)

New Video: J. Cole - Who Dat

J. Cole 'Who Dat' Official Video

On Saturday I dropped the teaser video for J. Cole's video 'Who Dat', now the video is here. I'm gonna keep it short and simple. Want to know who 'dat' new kid on the rap scene is, that dude signed to Roc Nation..?  WELL... check out his hot new video directed by BBGun. Enjoy :)

AWW HE'S SO CUTE. HE'S ALSO BADASS !!

Hot Video: Detail ft. Lil' Wayne, T-Pain & Travis McCoy !!

Video: Detail - 'Tattto Girl (Foreva)'

This video isn't brand new brand new, but it's HELLA COOL and I like it !! The track by Detail is entitled 'Tattoo Girl (Foreva)' and features Lil' Wayne, T-Pain and Travis McCoy. It's dedicated to all the girls that have tattoo's. It has a real fun, summertime vibe to it, and it is perfect for the season as thats the time when we see most tattoos (SHOWN OFF !!) Check it out :)

LOVE IT !!

Alicia 'Un-thinkable'

Alicia - 'Un-thinkable'


If any female celeb has had the new this week it's Alicia Keys!! Her video for her track co-written and featuring vocals from Drake, 'Unthinkable (I'm Ready)' premiered earlier today.   The video flicks in out out of  modern day and the 50s in a small suburban town, with her love interest played by Chad Michael Murray from One Tree Hill. For those waiting for a visual from her and Bey's track 'Put It In A Love Song' it may just be next as she told Rap-Up:

"Expect it right after my 'Un-thinkable' video. It's kind of nice that I have such a great video and such a great artist in the can. They're going to be able to see the 'Un-thinkable' video first then see 'Put It in a Love Song', but it probably won't come until closer to this summer."

Well I guess we gotta wait. In the meanwhile check out her cut new video. Directed by Londoner Jake Nava, who is responsible for many of our adverts such as HSBC and Rimmel London. More well known for Beyoncé's 'Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)' video.

  REAL SMOOTH SOUND. NICE ONE ALICIA !!

Video Of The Week...

New: Video Of The Week...

As you know I always have a video of the week. (YURR DURR)

It just makes the page look better, and updates you with the videos out there. (MY POINT IS...)

I will now be logging the video of the week, just incase you miss one or two. 

It will be found under 'Video The Week' Or The 'Videos' tab - which is coming real soon.

This weeks video of the week just incase you haven't looked on you're right is Trey Songz ft. Fabolous - 'Say Aah'

#THATISALL