How have I not reviewed this music video yet? This is totally my jam at times, so I'm glad I'm finally getting to cover it on my Thursday Revisit; since I reviewed "Sorry Not Sorry" for my Chart Mondays review. This was the song that made me a fan of Demi Lovato, and I have followed her career ever since. The song is beyond catchy and was her first solo single release in the UK, even though "Get Back" was released previously in the US. As for the music video, it relates to the song very well, with an annoyance or two here. Watch Demi Lovato perform her song as she walks through Hollywood passing many celebrities and deciding to not conform and just be herself in this music video for "La La Land".
Demi Lovato has really come a long way since this music video. She's totally grown up, which we all know what that's like because we've grown with her. This song definitely launched her as a female solo artist in the UK and I remember buying the CD Single back then. The music video is highly memorable, and like I said, I thought I had already reviewed the visual. The song charted at number 35 in the UK, she later charted higher with future singles, but she still hasn't managed to get a number one, not yet. The song was written by Demi Lovato, Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas, and Kevin Jonas.
Directed by Brendan Malloy, the music video is a pure performance piece set in front of a slight narrative. These sort of videos were popular way back then, but they never stood the test of time and are just known as a phase in a long history of music videos. The video was used to promote the Disney Channel's sitcom, Sonny With A Chance, hence why many of the stars from the show feature in the visual; these include Allisyn Ashley Arm, Doug Brochu, Sterling Knight, Michael Kostroff, Brandon Mychal Smith, and Tiffany Thornton.
The opening scene sees Demi Lovato on a talk show, titled Rumour Has It with Benny Beverly, where she's speaking to Doug Brochu. He asks her to "tell us what it is like to be a star". We then launch into Hollywood where the track kicks in.
We see many literal translations of the lyrics, although there is one problem that everyone has; they've changed "McDonald's" to "Ronald's" in the song due to sponsorship. It's annoying as people who know the song from her album and repeated plays will recognise the change straight away. It's a shame they never changed it across all platforms.
Overall the video is interesting and engaging. There are digs at the paparazzi. There are digs at people who try to change her. Yet, she stays strong throughout it all. This is really a star's life; yet, to make it in the world you need to be original and stick to yourself, even though many people think that's not the way to go. Has Demi Lovato changed from then to now? Of course she has, but I bet you've changed since 2009. It's part of growing up where perceptions and reality change over years.
After interviewing Alaska Thunderfuck on CelebMix the other day, mainly about The AAA Girls North American Tour; I just had to review this music video. This is the lead single/video from their summer-released album "Access All Areas". The comedic song was produced by Sam Sparro and fits well within the album that also includes parodies and hilarious tracks that you all just need to listen to! Watch The AAA Girls, who are Alaska Thunderfuck, Willam Belli, and Courtney Act, perform their comedic song in various scenes where they ride on hoverboards, dance, and go shopping in this music video for "AAA".
The AAA Girls are a three-piece girl group consisting of RuPaul's Drag Race contestants Alaska Thunderfuck, Willam Belli, and Courtney Act. Each of them are from different seasons, Alaska Thunderfuck came joint-second on the fifth season before going on to win All Stars season two; Willam Belli was famously disqualified on the fourth season coming seventh; and, Courtney Act appeared on the sixth season coming joint-second. This is a great team-up with all three drag queens nailing the comedic songs; "Access All Areas" is certainly an album that needs a hell of a lot of credit. It's not a surprise that it's so good as it was produced by Sam Sparro. According to Alaska's interview with me, they will break up, try solo careers and then get back together for loads of money; I sure hope this isn't just a one-album-project as we want more music from The AAA Girls. They also released music videos for "A Lacefront Like This" and "Heather?".
Directed by Kain O'Keeffe, the music video is a pure performance piece. There's choreography, hoverboards, and the girls showing off their personalities. It's clear they had great fun filming this music video.
The opening scene sees the drag queens asleep, it's clearly the morning after the night before, and we sure remember those days. Marco Marco sponsored underwear can be seen on the male models before Courtney Act wakes up.
There are many sponsorships and product placement in the music video, especially from American Apparel. The visuals are bouncy and fun just like the song, with the simple choreography is completely nailed by all three members of The AAA Girls. They're exactly the sort of dance moves we learn at home so that we can do it at the same time as them.
The outdoor scene with the hoverboards looked so much fun, although Alaska did reveal that they feared for their lives since it was filmed with a drone. There is also a quick scene of them on stage performing the song, where they certainly look awesome. Oh, why do I not live in the US? I'd totally buy tickets to The AAA Girls North American Tour!
Overall, this music video is very professional whilst extremely comedic. It works completely and totally relates to the song, even literally at times. It's something I could watch again and again and again. Alaska Thunderfuck, Willam Belli, and Courtney Act fully prove that they deserve to conquer the world as a rising three-piece girl group called The AAA Girls!
Here is another YouTube Recommendation that has not only come through for me today but has made me so jealous; only because I want what these couples have, although I know I'm going to have to wait a while for it to happen to me. Regardless, this is a very adorably cute music video, and it is quite the surprising cover song from State Of Sound, something I certainly needed to hear, and I instantly loved. Watch various couples, including LGBTQ+ couples, kiss and be together in this extremely loving music video for State Of Sound's cover of Bryan Adam's song "Heaven" originally made popular by DJ Sammy & Yanou.
State Of Sound are a Swedish duo consisting of Viktor Norén and Joakim Andrén. They have released a number of singles and music videos, with "Wake Up Where You Are" being their most popular - with over 70 million streams on Spotify. They are signed to Sony Music Sweden, and went viral with their most-popular song, with it receiving airplay in a number of countries, as well as hitting some charts including the US Billboard Viral 50. They have over two million views on YouTube and are certainly gaining in popularity. I can't wait to see where their career takes them. This song is a cover of the Bryan Adams classic "Heaven", which was later covered by DJ Sammy & Yanou as "Heaven" featuring Do, which became highly popular and even charted at number one in the UK. The song was written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance.
This music video was directed by Marcus Storm. There's not a lot going on, it just showcases various couples on a date or just a normal day in their lives.
If this is what heaven looks like, can you please take me to my future husband now, please? I truly believe that life is great when you have a significant other who you love very much, and this video easily showcases that in every way.
They also receive extra points for including LGBTQ+ couples. It's music videos like this where they usually just keep to straight couples, so it's nice that they've included them in this video, showing a great insight into the world right now.
Overall, it is lovely to watch and does relate to the song; but it's not all that memorable and it isn't something that stands out completely. It's just a bunch of videos of couples kissing and having a good time together, clearly showing the love they have for each other. It's certainly a passionate montage, but that's all it is.
Finally, this song has climbed all the way up to the UK Top 10, and about time too. Demi Lovato brings summer to the UK as it turns to Autumn with this brilliant song that is a total grower. At number one is Taylor Swift with "Look What You Made Me Do" which I reviewed last week, hence why I am reviewing this music video right now. I'm so glad I get to include it in my Chart Mondays reviews, although I am not so keen on the visual itself. Watch Demi Lovato throw a house party as she performs her song in various scenes during this music video for her song "Sorry Not Sorry".
Demi Lovato is gearing up to release her sixth studio album titled "Tell Me You Love Me". This song is the lead single from the album that will be out at the end of September. She really has come a long way in her career, from starring in Camp Rock to becoming one of many top female artists in the music industry. I seriously cannot wait to hear the album in full. She's dropped a few instant grat singles that have been pretty good. This album will definitely be a grower of an album, just like this song has been. It was written by Demi Lovato, Oak Felder, Sean Douglas, Trevor Brown, and William Zaire Simmons.
Directed by Hannah Lux Davis - there's her name again, although she hasn't really impressed me this time around - the music video showcases a Demi Lovato party. The opening scene explains that this female artist threw a house party and they recorded a music video to show what happened.
Most of the scenes show Demi Lovato performing the song, there's a bubble hot tub scene and a deck chair outdoors scene. Then there's the pool dancing where the scene includes Jamie Fox. Also appearing in the video is Paris Hilton and Wiz Khalifa, can you spot them?
The party scenes are interesting and I certainly love the kissing scene, although clearly a lot of that was cut up. The pool scene where the camera goes under the water is pretty interesting. Yet, it's the ending that really makes the impact as Demi Lovato's humour is displayed for the world to see.
This music video brings insight into Demi Lovato's life and her ability to host a pretty wild house party whilst performing for a music video at the same time. Talk about professionalism and her determinability. It's a good average music video, that's been done a few times before.
This week saw Aarzemnieki release their debut album "Visi kopā"; which I wrote about in an article for CelebMix today; it was definitely worth the three-year wait, that's for sure. This music video was released August 2016, which really shows how long they have been working on their debut album. It is an official song for TV series "Pirmā deja" - which means "First Dance" in English - shown on "STV pirmā"; hence why there are clips of the show throughout the visual. Watch Aarzemnieki unleash incredible energy whilst clips of "Pirmā deja" is shown throughout, in this music video for "Viktorija".
Aarzemnieki have gone through various line-up changes since the band performed "Cake To Bake" at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014; however, the lead singer Jöran Steinhauer has remained, it is his project after all. Other current band members, according to their Facebook Page cover photo, include Okonomiyaki San, Matthew Medd, Mārtiņš Kits, and Roberts Kits. They came 13th in the first Semi-Final, and therefore failing to make it to the Grand Final. Regardless, they went viral on Twitter in various countries and managed to gain quite the following. They have since been working on new music and dropped their debut album, finally, this week, titled "Visi kopā". The album really showcases the group off as a band; they really have launched something that is certainly missing in music today. This song itself was written by Jöran Steinhauer and Mārtiņš Kits.
The song is the official theme for "Primā deja", so the music video comes off as more of a soundtrack visual, as it includes clips from the TV show, throughout. The rest of the scenes see Aarzemnieki performing the song.
Jöran Steinhauer does get most of the screen time as he takes on the lead vocals. There is so much energy, and they get a lot of extra points for including various translations of the lyrics so that people who don't know Latvian - such as myself - can understand exactly what they are singing about.
In the clips for "Primā deja" we watch couples in dance training as they learn choreography for their first dance at their upcoming wedding. It sounds like an incredible show and it's exactly the sort of concept I want to happen in my future wedding, one day.
Overall, the music video is engaging and interesting throughout. Aarzemnieki brings the fun and the energy, which isn't a surprise since they did exactly that on the Eurovision 2014 stage. Their brand new album is a favourite of mine and I'll no doubt be playing it often. This song is the most catchy track on the album, although every single song stands out in its own right.
They are literally on fire recently, Fifth Harmony are going from strength to strength with their incredible new music. The only problem I have is that their latest album is a grower; it's not something I loved on first listen like I did on their previous two albums. Regardless, their music is being leeched out to us and the more I hear it, the more I am loving it. This one is pure fire and deserves to become chart successful in countries around the world. It does have an air of Little Mix's "Touch", but that's what makes the song so great. Watch Fifth Harmony nail sexy choreography with hot male dancers, being completely fierce all the way through in this music video for "He Like That".
Fifth Harmony are a four-piece band consisting of Normani Kordei, Ally Brooke, Dinah Jane Hansen, and Lauren Jauregui. They were originally a five-piece, hence the name, but Camila Cabello left the band; as if anyone didn't already know that. They were formed on The X Factor US and are currently the most successful act from all three seasons, to date. This song is their official second single from their self-titled album. It hasn't charted that well, so far, but it is definitely a grower of a song and might be climbing up charts around the world as I type right now. It contains a sample of "Pumps And A Bump" by MC Hammer hence the long list of songwriters; who are Ammo, DallasK, Ester Dean, Dexter Ansley, Gerald Baillergeau, Ondreius Burgie, Stanley Burrell, George Clinton, Garry Shider, and David Spradley.
Directed by James Larese, the music video is very sexualised and definitely full on sweaty. It feels grungy but in such a good way that we all wish we were a part of what is going on. Sex sells at the end of the day and since the song is sexy itself, it's no surprise that they've related the visual to the song.
There is a lot of choreography going on that is both sultry and sensual. Normani Kordei totally brings it, as she usually does; totally prepared to go all out and do the most explicit of dance step; this makes it feel like an insight to the four girls' lives, just going to some underground club, rather than a fully fledged music video.
So much intricate dance sequences, including pelvic thrusts, sweaty couch caressing, and lifts that reminds us of Normani Kordei's time on Dancing With The Stars. The other girls keep up with her, though, with Ally Brooke shining, Lauren Jauregui serving face to the camera, and Dinah Jane Hansen bringing her confident class to the table too.
Overall, the video works and totally relates to the song. It has got a Britney Spears' "I'm A Slave 4 U" feel to it as many others have stated. It does deserve more credit, and the girls certainly are fierce. I just feel that they're running out of sexy music videos to do - they've literally done so many already. They recently dropped the music video for "Deliver" which I totally love and has a lot of class to it.
Not a lot of choice today for my New Release music video review; however, this one came through my email, and it's such a loving visual that I just had to review it. EDX has been building up quite the following, and I've recently been introduced to his music and he is really bringing it. This is just another deep house song that I can see myself listening to constantly for the next few weeks as the summer ends. Watch a loving couple move into a house together and go to a festival where EDX is playing in this luscious music video for "We Can't Give Up".
EDX, real name Maurizio Colella, has been going for many years, but he's starting to go viral recently. His latest singles are becoming popular and EDX is definitely a name people are becoming more and more aware of. A lot of his tracks have over a million streams on Spotify, with recent release "Feel The Rush" with five million streams. This song will no doubt gain momentum and has already racked up close to 100,000 streams - now that's what we're talking about.
Directed and edited by Jan-Philipp Behr & Marius Bohn, the music video stars a couple doing loving things together. There's a clear connection between them and it is gorgeous to watch. The characters are played by actor Mark Becher and actress Sarah Richmond.
The opening scene sees a smashed picture frame and the couple engaged in an argument. We then rewind to them moving into the house, putting the picture on the wall, and Mark Becher being a tease with the paint roller brush.
The scenes that follow are very loving, from the breakfast scene which shows a clear connection; to the outdoor scene where they clearly enjoyed their time together. Next, we see them looking at a map, as they plan their car trip to what looks like a festival.
These scenes are intercut with EDX playing at the festival, giving us performance vibes and displaying the energy we would feel at one of his shows. During a firework display, Mark Becher proposes to Sarah Richmond. We then zoom to the wedding day - I have a slight problem with this scene as he is looking way too casual to be a groom!
The ending scene sees them dancing at the wedding where he grips her arm which launches us back to the present where they are having their argument. He pulls her back, into his loving arms, and we know that this is not the end for the two of them.
Overall, this is the best EDX music video I have seen. The narrative completely relates to the song, whilst EDX gives us a taster of his shows. What more could anyone ask for? This visual deserves to go viral, and it'll be a video I'll be watching quite often. It does make me slightly jealous that I'm not in a relationship, but someone will come along for me eventually.
Here is Taylor Swift again, since it's Thursday Revisit, I thought why not do one of her country songs? I absolutely love this one and it's still a tune today. It's a shame that it didn't hit the UK, it was released before "Love Story" which was her debut here, hence why I haven't even seen this music video, that certainly has a low-budget feel to it, but Taylor Swift brings it completely for the visual. Watch Taylor Swift in her country music video where she's quite princess-like whilst still being a strong sexy performer for this visual for "Our Song".
Taylor Swift truly brought country music to the UK. She may have gone down a whole new pop route now, but we've had plenty of country songs from her charting in the UK and being played out on the radio. This wasn't one that got rotation, but it could well have been since it is extremely catchy. I love the lyrics to this song as well. She is currently gearing up to release her sixth studio album, with "Look What You Made Me Do" being the lead single - which gained her first ever UK number one. "Our Song" hit number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 30 on the Canadian Hot 100. It was written by Taylor Swift.
Directed by Trey Fanjoy, the music video is a laid-back performance piece. The first scene sees her on the phone singing the lyrics in her room - it totally gave me "Look What You Made Me Do" vibes the minute I saw it.
Then she goes out to the porch in her fairy/princess-like dress and gives us a very sweet and innocent performance. Other scenes see her lying on a bed of roses, picking at the petals, as well as a typical band scene in a white box room.
The song definitely gives me Avril Lavigne "Sk8er Boi" vibes due to the change in lyrics towards the end. The video is all right; to be fair, it could have been so much worse if Taylor Swift hadn't turned it out. She's so full of energy in this and fully gives it her all. Without that, this wouldn't have worked at all. Instead, she brought it and totally delivered.
This has literally just dropped today and it's the prequel to Mickey Taylor's seven-part film made up of music videos based on the Seven Deadly Sins. The first part has already been released and is the visual to his song "All Day" which also featured ØMC. Not only that but the whole visual is clips from the newly released adult movie "Guyspotting" by NakedSword & BlakeMason and directed by MrPam and Mickey Taylor. The song has been out since January and is undeniably catchy and easily relates to the visual. Watch the prequel to Mickey Taylor's upcoming seven-part visual of music videos; see how he and Gabriel Phoenix got together in this music video for "In The Night" featuring ØMC.
Mickey Taylor, if you don't already know from my previous music video review on "All Day", is a porn-star-turned-pop-star. He has been going down the music career path for some time now, and it's definitely working in his favour. This song is one of my favourites from him, so I'm glad there's a music video for it now. Next up will be "Ring of Fire", according to his YouTube comments, and that visual will continue on from where "All Day" left off. Featured on this track, as well as many others, is ØMC, real name John Neff, who is a Chicago-based producer who has worked with a host of stars. This song is part of his most-recent album "Midnight Palace".
Directed by MrPam and Mickey Taylor, this music video is a prequel to "All Day" and you really see how he and Gabriel Phoenix got together. I love how this is also part of film "Guyspotting", and it's clever how they've managed to use these visuals for both the music video and the film.
Actors that can be seen in the music video, apart from our two main characters, are Kayden Grey, Michael Wyatt, Billy Rock, and Matt Anders. Most of which appear in the party scene in the video.
So, according to this video, Kayden Grey is the one who introduces Mickey Taylor and Gabriel Phoenix to one another and even forced them to kiss after a bit of drinking. The small narrative is intercut with some very hot scenes of Mickey Taylor and Gabriel Phoenix getting together.
The ending is very cute and easily allows "All Day" to continue where it was left. Even though this one was filmed in Manchester and "All Day" was filmed in Brighton. The video is well thought out and I love watching it. I can't wait for the other six parts.
Demi Lovato continues to prove that she's one of the top female artists around, she brings hit after hit. She is gearing up for the release of her sixth studio album to which "Sorry Not Sorry" is the lead single. That song has been gaining momentum. As for this song, "Stone Cold" was the third and final single from her Confident album, and it didn't chart quite so well. Regardless, it's an unforgettable ballad of a song that the whole world can't get enough of. It was written by Demi Lovato, Lelah Pourkarim, and Gustaf Thörn.
Directed by Patrick Ecclesine, this music video was filmed in Park City, Utah. A pure performance visual, Demi Lovato impresses, easily showing off her emotional song and the power she has.
There's not a lot going on in this visual. The bathtub scene is incredible, with Demi Lovato fully unleashing her emotions for this song. You can really see what this song means to her. We also imagine the bath being ice cold water - or should I say stone cold water? Although, I reckon it was luke-warm water, for sure.
Then we have the snowy mountains scene, showing an uphill climb and her aloneness, which is suggestive in the song. It's a great cold music video that relates to the song well. Yet, it's Demi Lovato's amazing performance vibes that give this simple music video the incredible visual it needs.
