So last but not lease DJD has been picked from my randomiser (by default). He has chosen Hot Chelle Rae - Honestly, again another band I've never heard of, so therefore I've never seen this video. But after one watch and listen I really like them.
Hot Chelle Rae is a rock band from America, as far as I can tell they haven't attempted to crack the UK yet, but it will be happening really soon with "I Like It Like That" released on the 28th May, and I can see them doing pretty well over here. The band consists of Ryan Follesé, Nash Overstreet (brother of Chord Overstreet and son of Paul Overstreet), Ian Keaggy and Jamie Follesé.
The song was written by Ryan Follesé, Nash Overstreet, Ian Keaggy, C. Kelly, Sam Hollander and Dave Katz. Which is quite a big writing team. But usually when there is a big writing team the song is either really really good, or really really bad. However "Honestly" is really good.
The music video is amazing, although I think it's missing something, but only slightly. It stars Ashley Benson (of "Pretty Little Liars" fame, but I also know her from "Christmas Cupid"). It is both performance and narrative, which is always a great thing to have in a music video.
The plot outline is basically that Ryan and Ashley are going out together, but he has stopped liking her, so she tries to get his attention, but he has stopped caring for her. She tries to scratch his mini, but ends up getting the wrong one, it makes her look desperate and embarrassing, which is probably what is missing from this music video, she should attempt to hurt him more, and there's only a few incidents, which isn't enough for me.
Overall I really like this song, and it's a well thoughout music video, but it's just missing that little something that would tip me into the 5*'s, I like how they incorporated the performance side of things into the narrative. I'm not sure whether it will be released here in the UK, but it might do if "I Like It Like That" does well when it's released.
So my randomiser chose Dolly for today's special, and I was really interested in what Dolly would choose, but then she put this one. I have not seen the video before, and then I got a reason from Dolly who said it was one of the worst songs and music videos she's ever seen. Now that really scared me. I have not had a friend request a music video they hate, yet. So this marks the first one and I'm worried...
Nicki Minaj, real name Onika Miraj, is a world-wide star at the moment, but I have to say that if she releases any more songs like this one she will disappear forever and ever. She has never had a number one here in the UK, and I wonder if she ever will...
Stupid Hoe was written by Onika Miraj, Tina Dunham and Safaree Samuels. It is described as an anthem to Nicki Minaj's female haters. Apart from referencing her performance at the 2012 Superbowl she also includes names such as Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston. And she also takes a stab at her long-time rival Lil' Kim. But even with all these references I'm only able to listen to this song once, and even then it was painful. It's just something I wouldn't listen to again voluntarily. Maybe they should use this song to try and get information out of people. Definitely a great song for punishment or torture...
The music video is equally as bad as the song, so it is relatable in an unbelievable kind of way. There are a few references to other music videos as well, which makes it quite clever, however what it has to do with the song I have no idea. Not only that but the flashing and cuts between different footage are really annoying.
I don't even know where to start with this... It just has everything that could possibly be bad in a music video all rolled into one. There's a lot of things happening, such as her makeup changing, and various other things. The bit I really don't like is when her eyes are extremely big in the last minute, it kind of scares me.
As for the references of other music videos, there is Shakira's "She Wolf" which is where the leopard in a cage comes from. Then there's Jessie J's "Price Tag" which is where the big chair becomes involved. There is also a reference to Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" when her eyebrows wiggle in an animated way. There may be others, if you know of more don't be afraid to comment below.
Overall, one of the worst songs I've ever heard, and although the music video links well because it is just as equally bad, it has no common factors with the song whatsoever, I don't even know why they chose this idea, surely better ones had been suggested. The song reached number 64 on the UK chart, and I don't see it making another appearance ever again.
So today my randomiser chose Tink09, and after telling her I'd already reviewed "DJ Fresh Featuring Rita Ora - Hot Right Now" she chose this music video. Another video I haven't watched and the sort of song I don't listen to, but here goes nothing.
Sean Paul, real name Sean Paul Henriques, is from Jamaica, he is a reggae artist siding on the border of Rap and R&B. He used to be a big hit here in the UK, with hits such as "Like Glue" and "We Be Burnin'", but lately he hasn't been doing very well, until this single popped up (which has so far got to number 2 in the UK). He has never had a number one single in the UK as lead singer, but managed to get one by being featured on "Breathe" by Blu Cantrell.
The song was written by Sean Paul Henriques, Shellback and Benny Blanco. Shellback has written for the likes of Avril Lavigne, Britney, P!nk and Ke$ha. Whereas Benny Blanco has worked with Ke$ha, 3OH!3, Katy Perry, Britney and Maroon 5's "Moves Like Jagger". So this was obviously going to be a hit, but will it get to that number one spot? It's pretty doubtful.
The music video relates to the song pretty well, and although the song is about dancing in a club, there are other meanings to it. So it's pretty understandable why the music video is quite sexy.
It also kind of supports LGBT's since that security woman likes to feel all those girls who walk through the security gate. I bet a lot of people would enjoy having that job. Although I'd never go on a plane if security really did that...
There's not a lot going on in the video, there's a bit of a performance side, which is obviously where Sean Paul and the cabin crew are dancing, but he's really not doing much is he? As for the plot it's about a girl who needs to give Sean Paul something, but she has to go through security first, and make sure they don't find it on her. So that bit of the video interested me, as I wondered how she's get past them, especially since reinforcements on the security side jumps in... Also how come all the girls were being checked over? There was no guys who went through those gates...
Overall a catchy song although not my sort of thing, a great relatable music video, to a certain degree. But there's just not enough going on, and it just doesn't make me go wow. There's just something missing, and so I'm giving it this rating, which it is worthy of at the end of the day.
So as you all may already know, I am not into rap music at all, I can appreciate the music, but it's just not for me. So I leave rap music to my brother, CamCam, who my randomiser decided to pick today. So CamCam chose this music video, and I've been worried about doing it since it's not my sort of music, but here goes.
Lil Wayne, real name Dwayne Carter, Jr., has been around since 1992, he has had many hit singles all over the world, and have recently been quiet here in the UK, but now he is back, and is pretty strong about it too. This song comes with a collaboration with Bruno Mars, real name Peter Hernandez, who is very hot right now, which is probably why this became a hit single. Bruno Mars has a very successful career ahead of him, and I don't see him disappearing anytime soon.
"Mirror" was written by Dwane Carter, Jr., Peter Hernandez, Phillip Lawrence and Ramon Owen. This got to number 17 on the UK chart and it is his biggest selling single in the UK to date (was that due to the help of Bruno Mars?). Lil Wayne gets a bit personal with his rapping, he raps about his father: "Lookin' at me now I can see my past. Damn, I look just like my fuckin' dad." and also raps about Michael Jackson: "And no message could have been any clearer, so I'm starting with the man in the mirror," "MJ taught me that.".
The music video is surprisingly good, and pretty different to other rap music videos available. Lil Wayne is obviously painting something from the very beginning and you kind of wonder what this masterpiece will be. Surely it can't amass to anything. Bruno Mars' involvement is very little, he's just standing around as if he was admiring the finished painting.
I like how Lil Wayne is just throwing paint here there and everywhere, I really doubt he actually made that painting at the end, it just doesn't seem possible, but for all I know, he might have created it. The painting is of Lil Wayne on a crucifix with a microphone in his hand, behind him is a face and clouds and lightning coloured in red. It's quite a surprising and revealing painting, but definitely one that took quite a lot of time to make (but did Lil Wayne really do it, or was an artist brought in?)
Overall a great music video, and although this isn't the sort of song I listen to, I can see how personal it is to Lil Wayne. There's not a lot I can say about the video, but it is very interesting, although not a lot is going on. Does it link in with the song? To a verifying degree, yes, and so it is worthy of this rating.
So today my randomiser chose SpeedATW and he has chosen this music video, which I was so happy about, since this is probably one of my favourite music videos.
Stone Sour is a rock band that consists of Corey Taylor (also lead singer of Slipknot), Jim Root, Josh Rand, Shawn Economaki and Roy Mayorga. They have been going for a number of years, and tend to go on hiatus when Slipknot starts releasing and vice versa. Therefore I'd be unsurprised if the other members of the band do different things during the hiatus times.
"Through Glass" was written by Corey Taylor. This got to number 98 when the song was released here in the UK, but I bet it would have done a lot better. And I guarantee it would be great for the charts if it was released nowadays, or some sort of cover got released. Most people know the song now, and people would've expected it to have got high on the chart, but that wasn't the case. The song is about music cornering the world. Corey wrote this song in a hotel room while watching a music channel, and he was surprised that the artists weren't aware of what they were singing, and that they were just there to be famous. It kind of made him mad, as it makes it harder for bands and people who make their own music.
The music video should go down in history as one of the best music videos ever made. It's really interesting and funny and clever at the same time, it relates to the song perfectly and it just shows that a lot of things in life aren't really real. But the main thing they focus on is that the people there, if you look between the lines, it's not them. Which works with the song as the singles that are released by some artists aren't their lyrics.
This is an extremely clever video and I don't even know where to start with it. It's both performance and narrative. I like the start there's a party going on and everyone is there. There is even a paparazzi who is taking photos, to capture the moment. But when Corey Taylor looks between the lines people are just cardboard, they aren't real, even the pool isn't real and none of the layout either.
I like how they've included look-a-likes of people and made references to others. There's a Paris Hilton look-a-like who's just cardboard. There's some rap people, a rich singer, a few others. And there is Chris Daughtry, who is the guy picking up the cardboard. I like how some of the comments on YouTube state that Chris Daughtry is the only guy in the world capable of picking up a swimming pool. For those unaware, Chris Daughtry is of American Idol fame.
Even the place where the band is, isn't real. And I also like the fact that instead of Hollywood, it's actually Hollowood (implicating Hollow Wood, which is cardboard). There is a lot to like about this music video, and I don't see anything wrong with it. Maybe the fact that some of the stars that are referenced in this may not agree with what is going on, but that is about it.
Overall, a great music video that I haven't got anything bad to say about. The song is very catchy and I am surprised it never got higher than 98 on the UK chart. Let's hope someone covers it on the X Factor or The Voice, it might make people download it.
