This turned up on my YouTube recommendations, and Nicki Minaj is looking totally on point in the thumbnail of the video, so I thought why not? It might be quite the intricate video with brilliant scenes of London to open the music video with. She's also included two top rappers on this track creating a brilliant song that will get stuck in my head today, no doubt. It may be different from her previous top hits, but it still manages to slays and prove that she can bring it when she needs to. Watch Nicki Minaj be a queen on her throne next to Lil Wayne, with scenes of her in London, and of her with Drake in this music video for all three's collaborative song "No Frauds".
Nicki Minaj, real name Onika Maraj, is one of the biggest if not the biggest, female rappers around at the moment. She totally brings it to every single song and music video; although there have been a few not-so-great moments, I guess that happens with everyone's career. As she gears up to release a new album, she has released some killer rap tracks that are performing quite well on charts around the world, proving that she's still successful. This track is a collaboration with Drake and Lil Wayne. The former, real name Aubrey Drake Graham, continues to bring out chart hit after chart hit and truly is a name that will go down in history; along with the latter, whose real name is Dwayne Carter Jr., he is one of the top hip-hop artists around and continues to give it his all in the songs he releases - this track is no different. This song was written by Onika Maraj, Dwayne Carter Jr., Aubrey Graham, Brittany Hazzard, Shane Lindstrom, Tim Gomringer, and Kevin Gomringer.
Directed by Benny Boom, the music video caused some controversy in the United Kingdom, as the scenes of Nicki Minaj on the Westminster Bridge was the place where a terrorist attack took place not long ago. There were sources saying the scenes would be cut, but this didn't happen. Regardless, I think it's great to see Nicki Minaj in the UK, at a place many people have probably walked past - I sure have.
This is fierce from start to finish, with Nicki Minaj taking the central spotlight throughout, although Lil Wayne totally steals it during his part. As for Drake, he isn't all that memorable, and yet gives us something this track totally needed.
Overall, it's a brilliant performance piece from all three of them. It's an iconic music video, one that isn't easily forgettable. Yet, I feel that there's both too much going on and not enough at the same time. We're given too much of one scene and not enough of the other, leaving it quite the choppy music video.
It's Chart Mondays yet again, and there hasn't been much of a shake-up in the UK Top 10, even with these new rules that the Official Chart Company has brought in - expect a full comparison article to go out on Modern Magazine in the future. "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber is still reigning supreme at number one - without an official music video, come on guys, just make one, please! It, therefore, opens the top ten to my review and this one has managed to sneak in at number nine, and it doesn't look like it'll drop out anytime soon since the Cheat Codes & Cades remix has boosted this up the chart. Watch Maggie Lindemann sing about not being just a "Pretty Girl" and therefore getting in an argument and later arrested in this music video for her hit song that everyone is talking about.
Maggie Lindemann, believe it or not, was discovered by her manager by singing on her Instagram profile. This launched her career and she has been building it up ever since. She has a total of four singles behind her to date, with this one being her most successful and the only one that has charted; it is also her most recent, so it'll be interesting to see if she manages to follow it up. More surprisingly, the song hasn't charted in her home country of the US; although, it has charted well in many other countries and has totally become a global sensation. Best charting figures include number two in Italy, number four in Scotland and Sweden, number six in Ireland and Belgium, and number eight in Norway; as well as its current position of number nine in the UK. This could all be down to the Cheat Codes & Cades remix which is extremely popular. The song was written by Maggie Lindemann, Sasha Sloan, and Sean Myer.
Directed by Roman White, the music video is intricate and has both a narrative and a performance visual; keeping the viewers interested from the get-go. Also kudos for the LGBT+ representation, it's so nice to see that this is becoming the norm and slowly but surely music videos will be much more inclusive - or so we hope.
Of the music video, Maggie Lindemann said: "'Pretty Girl' was inspired by my experiences growing up on social media and being constantly judged and underestimated based on the superficial, which is something I think a lot of girls are going through right now." She went on to say: "Being on the set of 'Pretty Girl' with all of the amazing girls was so much fun, just hanging out and getting into trouble. We had a good time and I think it shows, especially in the shots outside where we got to be a bit sassier."
They certainly do bring the sass towards the end, and I loved the licking of her middle finger to the guys before shocking us all when she spills her milkshake on the car - oops! This leads into an argument on the street, where police get involved and Maggie Lindemann and her girls get arrested.
It's definitely a fun music video and it certainly comes across that way, but they also bring up a valid and important point throughout the visual. Just because a girl looks pretty, whether that is online or out on the street, they shouldn't be subjected to certain comments - many people in the world can understand the feelings behind this song, whether their guys or girls. It's very real and it's so good that this music video incorporates the song in every way.
After watching "Like That" last week and loving it completely, I just had to put Bea Miller back on my blog again when she dropped another new music video. After watching it, I'm much less impressed but mainly because I'm jealous of her one-bedroom apartment - I so want that and have done for over a year... Of all the music videos for me to watch, it has to be one that makes me jealous. Yet, life always has a way of working out, and hard work really does pay off, eventually. If I don't believe that, then it won't happen, and I definitely believe. Watch Bea Miller have fun with her girls away from her previous relationship, proving that she doesn't need him in this uplifting music video for "Buy Me Diamonds".
Bea Miller first came to my attention on the second season of The X Factor (US), where she came ninth; she was previously known as Beatrice Miller on the show. I have followed her career ever since, and she continues to prove herself with amazing songs every time. I literally can't get enough of her powerful voice and the ease she has of flooding songs with emotion. This song is slightly more upbeat that her previous songs, proving that she is versatile. "Buy Me Diamonds" was written by Bea Miller, Ido Zmishlany, and Steph Jones.
Directed by Miles & AJ, this music video has a lot more fun going on than in her other visuals. It's interesting that she manages to be the leader of her group of girls.
There are many scenes but not much that stands out specifically - apart from the performance scene where she is sitting at the end of the bed. She nails that one completely, whilst being relaxed throughout.
The narrative is pretty poor, it relates to the song but isn't very inclusive of the audience; although, I did enjoy the flirting scene at the end, so very cute. Overall, it just comes across very average.
My friend is obsessed with this song and music video, and since I couldn't think of anything else to review, I thought why not. Now, watching this music video surprised me, all they're doing is walking down a street, but these three sisters have made an iconic music video in every way. It's completely unforgettable and so stylish, cool, and brilliant. Watch the three HAIM sisters walk down Ventura Boulevard, adding style and dance to make it rhythmically iconic during this music video for their song "Want You Back".
HAIM are a three-piece girl group consisting of Este Haim, Danielle Haim, and Alana Haim. They have been building up their career since their first single release. Their debut album managed to hit number one in the UK; yet, their biggest single to date is "The Wire". This single is the first single to be released from their just-released second studio album. It has already charted in many countries, including the UK at number 59. The song was written by Danielle Haim, Este Haim, Alana Haim, and Ariel Rechtshaid.
Directed by Jake Schreier, this music video is beyond simple yet it is so effective. I love the concept. It was supposed to do with cars and there was meant to be some drifting donuts within the video, but they had to change the whole concept as there was an accident.
The whole clip looks as if it was done in one whole take. We watch the girls walking down the street to this song. Thing is, they aren't singing the song, they lip-sync certain lyrics but it isn't throughout. This is slightly on the disappointing side. However, it focuses more on them and what they're doing and their surroundings rather than anything else.
There's choreography that builds, which is extremely clever, and it's great to see it progress into full-on. They're all in-sync during all the right times, although there is the occasional misstep or out-of-sync that they make work.
Overall, this is better than I initially thought but it just doesn't go anywhere. It doesn't feel like a music video as they aren't singing along. There isn't a lot going on either. However, as a last-minute concept, it's great. It's truly iconic and unforgettable.
A big music video to review and any long-life readers of my blog would know that I've supported Kesha from the very start. I am so happy to be reviewing this as my New Release, and so very proud of my article I wrote for CelebMix. It's going to be difficult writing up about this music video since I have practically covered everything I need to for my CelebMix article and I don't want to write the exact same thing, so I plan to keep this short and in-depth as possible. Watch Kesha fight for herself instead of giving up in this expressive and emotional music video for her first solo release in four years, "Praying".
Kesha, full name Kesha Sebert, and originally stylised as Ke$ha; is truly back releasing music to her fans and people all around the world. It's been quite some time since she returned due to an ongoing legal case with Dr Luke; yet, finally we have some new music from her, and even though it's still on Kemosabe Records, which is owned by Dr Luke, it makes a change to see that he's had no role to play in her new musical releases. This is set as the lead single from her forthcoming third studio album, titled "Rainbow". This song was written by Kesha Sebert, Ryan Lewis, and Ben Abraham.
This music video is completely inspiring and expressive. We all know what Kesha is going through right now. There are so many scenes that make us see her belief that things will get better, she is such an inspiration to every single person in the world.
The opening scene is so good; if we aren't able to understand where she is coming from in this music video, the monologue at the start helps to focus on the meaning behind the song and the visual.
I love how she's perched on the raft as if her life is over; it totally reminds me of the times I've just laid on my bed not caring about the day ahead, wondering why I should even get up today; but it's that focused energy to get up every morning and tackle what's to come - we've all been there regardless of what issues we're going through, no matter how small it is.
There are golden scenes in this throughout; from the multi-coloured bird appearing to give her hope, to the mountainside that says 'God Is Love' which she climbs; from the pig-headed men who chase her, to Kesha dressed as a gorgeous angel playing the piano. Let's not forget the awesome TV scene where there are hateful words and comments displayed and Kesha, dressed as a cowgirl, smashes up the 'weapons of mass destruction' TV.
The ending finishes off this music video perfectly in every way. Where the start suggested the end and that Kesha was gone (maybe it signified the end of Ke$ha, someone she really wasn't); the ending suggested a whole new beginning for her. This song was 100% worth the wait, and this music video is absolutely incredible in every way. It's great to see her back, the legal case may still be going and I continue to fully support her, #FreeKesha; but at least her career is continuing.
