Music videos are an essential part of music promotion and in this day and age where maximum awareness is needed for success, it's only right we help showcase some of the engaging visuals that have come our way in recent times. so there you have it, some quick video bits because you might just like what you see.
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Moemaw Naedon & NoCasino – "Burnt Sidewalks"
Pittsburgh emcee Moemaw Naedon and producer NoCasino team up for a trippy new single/video, “Burnt Sidewalks,” a haunting deep dive into the supernatural. Over the gloomy and suspenseful soundscape, Moemaw leads us into the murky waters that the human mind can't comprehend coupled with vivid imagery. Lines like "Lost in the hemlocks, saw God's face fade to moss on a wet log/Snail guts and worms, stuck in the boot treads/Trailed by a flock of birds, plucking the shoe prints" drop audiences in the middle of the gore while the psychedelic visual adds to the grim allure. The video was directed by Kiews and shot by both Klews and Steve Baksis for Dirty Martini Studios.
deleteeglitch – "Pavlov’s Dawg"
Rising rapper deleteeglitch is working on his new LP Head Sized Wall Dents but in the interim, he shares the DIY visuals for his song "Pavlov’s Dawg". The moody surreal track produced by Skully Cipriani is underpinned by the rapper's introspective and confessional lyrics that dig into his feelings at the moment. The DIY visual is shot in Video8 which gives it a retro TV documentary vibe.
Young T & Bugsey – "Been A Minute"
Nottingham Rap duo Young T & Bugsey break their two-year hiatus with the aptly titled "Been A Minute" which brings their fans up to date with their endeavours. Over the gloomy piano riffs and head-nodding grooves, both emcees give audiences a glimpse into their lives. Young T talks about his journey of reconnecting with his father later in life, coupled with the absence of tangible rewards despite their global acclaim while Bugsey delves into the transition from Nigeria to the UK and the transformative experience of fatherhood. The song offers a refreshing glimpse into a new dimension of Young T & Bugsey, inviting listeners to connect with them on a deeper, more personal level. The accompanying visual is a blend of performance shots with eye-popping visuals that capture the duo's chemistry.
Oritsé Williams – "Language"
West London singer-songwriter Oritsé Williams brings forth a new musical "Language" in his latest release. The track produced by Jhn Alxs is a blend of R&B, afrobeats with a touch of rich exotic sounds that show him pushing the envelope. The production is warm, enthralling and bouncy while his songwriting is heartfelt and engaging. Armed with his stylish and expressive vocal runs, Oritsé takes audiences into his world with his smooth earworm melodies that bridge the gap between the UK, the Caribbean and Africa. The visual is a warm summer affair that captures sensual moves by voluptuous ladies and Oritsé's laidback demeanour.
Jayde – "i don't want to hate you"
Eclectic singer/songwriter Jayde shares the visuals for her song "i don't want to hate you", a mellow love ballad that centers around the dynamics of relationships. The guitar-driven piece produced by TJ Whitelaw is bolstered by her sultry vocal run and heartwarming songwriting that is both unapologetic and candid. The video directed by Sahil Kumar is as cinematic as they come and we follow Jayde through different emotional stages as she comes to terms with what could be.
okay(K) – tobi lou – "2hrs (okay(K) remix)"
okay(K) shares his take on Tobi Lou's "2hrs (okay(K) remix)". The production is sad and is perfect for his off-center melodic style and reflective lyrics that center on the sad times in his relationship. The visual uses a moody and DIY effect that lives up to the bedroom music title.
stoop lee – "TIMESKIP"
Multi-genre Detroit artist Stoop Lee returns to our playlist with his new visual for his song "TIMESKIP". The track centers on life's daily struggles as one's love life falters and how they all weave into each other. Stoop Lee plays the main character in the video who is world-weary and down on his luck. The result is a non-linear clip that captures Stoop going through the emotions by employing different activities to soothe his feelings.
Pheelz – "Go Low"
On the back of his scene-stealing songwriting and production work with R&B legend Usher on the Billboard Top Album Sales chart-topping album Coming Home, where he helmed the album’s lead single ‘Ruin’ as well as the album title track ‘Coming Home’, award-winning Nigerian artist, producer, and songwriter Pheelz is excited to unveil his brand new single ‘Go Low’. Out today via Warner Records, ‘Go Low’ is an upbeat and undeniable future hit track that sees the highly celebrated music star and multi-hyphenate Pheelz continuing his steady rise to superstar status worldwide.
Tara Lily – "No Way Out"
South London-based British-Bengali artist Tara Lily helped close out the playlist with her new single "No Way Out". The genre-bending track is a poignant dive into self-awareness and discovery amidst the uncertainty of life. Armed with her sultry and enthralling vocal runs and the hypnotic sombre soundscape, she draws us into a world where having renewed hope is key to survival. The accompanying cinematic visual follows Tara into this world and uses surreal motifs and performance shots to drive home the underlying message of change.
