Okay, I'm still catching up on my blogs and here is a Thursday Revisit. I am not going to lie, I have never been so keen on this song. I do have it on my iTunes, it's just not all that catchy. However, she absolutely nails it in this music video, which I haven't seen before today, and now I'm in love with the song. This is why I love music videos, it can really change people's conception of certain songs, both in a good way and a bad way. Watch Antonia bring it as she dances in the street looking smoking hot and sexy, all the while expressing the meaning of the song in this brilliant music video for "Jameia".
Antonia, full name Antonia Iacobescu, is one of the top female Romanian artists around at the moment, and she has fully captured me recently as she releases fired-up tracks on Global Records. She's had plenty of hits in Romania and even went international early on in her career. Now, Global Records are certainly capitalising on all their artists, and I expect one of them will hit charts all over the world with one of their songs until then we'll treasure every single one of them, as well as the artists' previous musical releases. I am hoping that Antonia releases a new album soon - we definitely need one from her!
This music video is definitely a surprise. Antonia looks beautiful throughout and she clearly had one of the best times on this set as she moved about and danced, both with the dancers and without them. It has this 90's / 00's street theme going on that I truly am loving, and hope a range of music videos bring this theme back in the near-future.
This street scene is intersected by profile and performance shots of Antonia in a totally different place; yet, still looking fantastic. She seriously can pull off anything - if you don't believe me, check out G Girls' "Call The Police".
She brings the party to the street, and we can't help but enjoy it from start to finish. The dancing is on point throughout, the choreography is nailed in every way and it's pure fire. We miss this side of Antonia because we haven't seen her dance in a music video for some time. She can certainly bring it as much as the professionals.
I also love the fact that everyone on the street is watching her and putting up posters of her. And, let's not forget about the children who pick out a tattoo design for her - which she has done and still has today - although she covers it over with make-up during some of her shoots.
Overall, this music video is full of energy and really shows off Antonia is a positive light. It also made me like the song too, which I wasn't sure it would be able to. A slight narrative would certainly have made this visual that little more intricate.
I am off to see Alex Aiono for CelebMix on Monday 13 November 2017, so I thought I'll take a look at his songs and music videos so I know what he's singing when he's on stage. Since I'm starting to become obsessed with Felix Jaehn's music, I thought I might as well review this music video, and this must be a brilliant song, with a great music video too - or so I can hope. After watching, I'm relieved to say I do like it, both the song and the music video. Watch Felix Jaehn, Hight, and Alex Aiono have a party with some friends as they capture the sound of the song in this music video for their single "Hot2Touch".
Felix Jaehn, real name Felix Jähn, went international with his debut single, that certainly launched this German DJ. Now he's gearing up to release his debut album, and I literally cannot wait because all his recent releases have certainly been on fire. Let's just hope that it does well around the world and pulls in some chart numbers because I have no doubt it'll deserve high numbers. This is one of the tracks that will be on the album, it is a collaboration with Hight and Alex Aiono. The former is a London DJ who has been making various waves over the past few years, this collaboration has certainly helped to push his success. As for the latter, he's definitely going viral often; Alex Aiono came from YouTube and has a massive following and he may not have had a massive chart success, just yet, but he's definitely one male solo singer we all need to keep our eyes on. This song was written by Tim Deal, Thomas Alexander Walker, Felix Jaehn, Mark Ralph, and Cass Lowe.
The music video was directed by Carly Cussen. It is a full-on party visual, although it is displayed more as a YouTuber party. It's a great idea and concept, but the editing is quite on the lacking side, to the extent that it makes it hard to follow - at times.
The party takes place in an abandoned warehouse. Alex Aiono brings the music and there are balloons floating in the air. Everyone is dancing to choreography - even Felix Jaehn gets in on the moving, now that's what we're talking about!
The choreography may be simple but the dance sequences are nailed in every way. There's also a lot of freelance going on, and it's clear everyone involved is having a brilliant time. There are also some great outdoor shots that look awesome too. I have to give a shout out to the beer pong and the rides in a shopping trolley, something I've done on many occasions and some things you need to try out soon - if you haven't already.
Overall, this music video is engaging from start to finish, allowing the viewers to see something new every single time they watch it. So go and watch it again, trust me. I also love the personal video shots too, it feels like we're in this video, viewing it, just like we feel when we watch YouTubers. However, there could've been more of a link to the song itself because it does sort of come across as another party video.
When I have no idea what music video to review, I usually turn to either YouTube Recommendations or to my iTunes - which always plays my music on shuffle. My iTunes randomizer played this song and I realised how addicting it is - although my current addiction is Inna's "Ruleta". This song is definitely one of my favourites and reminds me of Michel Teló's "Ai Se Eu Te Pego". Watch Diego Faria party all day and night on a loop with a whole bunch of women in this music video for his song "Elas Ficam Loucas".
Diego Faria pretty much launched on to the scene with this song, just look at all the views the YouTube video has got - it's currently at 40 million hits. He's a confident singer and released his live album this year on all platforms. Whether he'll have another viral hit is something we're all wondering, although we reckon he'll keep riding and relying on the success of this song - and to be fair, we don't blame him. This song is by Tony Guerra.
The music video has so many views, it's unbelievable, but I'm pretty sure it's not because of the content because there's nothing to capture the viewers and make them watch it again and again. Well, unless you enjoy watching a party lifestyle.
There isn't a lot going on, we've seen similar music videos in the past, and this is always a fall-back when it comes to making a music video. It's slightly different this time because Diego Faria is partying with a whole range of women, and he is the only guy in sight. He wins them all over by singing his song during the party session.
The ending sees the doorbell ring again, suggesting that every single day is a party in his life - we all wish we had the money to have a party every single day. There's not a lot to the lyrics, according to my bad Google Translate from Portuguese to English. However, the video does link in slightly, I suppose.
I cannot believe how far behind on my blog I am, will I ever catch up? Gosh, I need to really start focusing, but as per usual, I'm not very good at that. Anyway, I am a total of 16 days behind, which isn't something I am proud of, at all. That's 16 music video reviews I need to write up. Regardless, at the backdated time of this post, Post Malone is at number one with "Rockstar" featuring 21 Savage, which doesn't have a music video; however this one was in the Top 10, and I've been wanting to review this for some time now, as it has been turning up in my recommendations. It's certainly a polished video, that's for sure. Watch Stefflon Don and French Montana bring it in this music video with her dancing and acting brilliantly for the video while he adds that special something in this music video for "Hurtin' Me".
Stefflon Don, real name Stephanie Allen, first came to all our attention, mainly, when she featured on Jax Jones' "Instruction" which also featured Demi Lovato. It certainly launched her, so it's not a surprise she's managed to keep the flames of popularity going and ride the success with a subsequent release that has become a hit in itself. It surprised me, though, to find out she's from my hometown of Birmingham, although she did move away to The Netherlands when she was four years old, and then later headed to London to study. This song is a collaboration with French Montana, real name Karim Kharbouch. He went viral with his internationally successful hit "Unforgettable" featuring Swae Lee. Therefore, it's no surprise that this song has done really well in the UK, although whether it'll go international, that'll be the question we're all wondering. This song was written by Karim Kharbouch, Rodney Kumbirayi Hwingwiri, and Stephanie Victoria.
Directed by Luke Biggins and Stefflon Don, this music video is mainly a performance piece with some dancing and acting happening throughout. It's an impassioned visual that truly shows off Stefflon Don is the best light possible!
It is certainly a beautiful scenic video, that's for sure. Both artists look incredible and exude confidence in every way. Stefflon Don is hot throughout this clip, and she definitely brings it for the dancing, which allows us to see her in a totally different light. She has really connected with this song and displays her feelings for it throughout this visual.
French Montana adds a little special flavour to the track and the video, but I feel like Stefflon Don steals the show throughout and he's part isn't really needed. Regardless this music video certainly is polished and although there isn't a full-on narrative, the subtlety serves it well.
Since Alex Aiono has been doing so well on my blog when I reviewed "Work The Middle"; I thought, I might as well write up another review of one of his music videos. This is how I stumbled across this one and it is undeniably catchy. The music video is a care-free visual which certainly works with the song - although I disapprove of some of the actions of the characters in the music video. Watch Alex Aiono have a great day with a bunch of his mates alongside Trinidad Cardona in this music video for the collaborative song "Does It Feel Like Falling".
Alex Aiono is one of those male artists who is on form and continues to build up his career. He has millions of YouTube views and I expect it won't be long until he gets loads more and has an international hit behind him. His songs are pure fire and have definitely brought him a lot of attention, hence why he has some great collaborations to date. I cannot wait to see what the future brings to this male artist. This song sees Trinidad Cardona feature; he went viral at just 17 years old when his song "Jennifer" blew up on YouTube this year. It's a solid collaboration for sure and a song that is a total grower. It was written by John Ryan, Wayne Hector, Alex Schwartz, Daniel Griffith, Trinidad Cardona, Alex Aiono, Joseph Khajadourian, Nathan Andrew Cyphert, and J. Spargur.
Directed by Matthew Dillon Cohen, this music video literally transports the viewers into a day in the lives of Alex Aiono and his friends. They are clearly having a great time in the summer sunshine, making us all wish we could spend our days just like this.
We open up with a performance piece from Alex Aiono who shows off what this song means to him, adding all the emotion needed and fully bringing it for the visual.
Yet, it's the narrative that keeps us gripped throughout, as we watch practical jokes being played - although I do not approve of shaving someone's head as they sleep, that would make me completely mad if someone did that to me... Of course, the actor agreed to let that happen, so surely it wasn't spontaneous.
There's not a lot going on really. There's a pool party, and then they go to a deserted warehouse and dance, all before heading to the beach. At one point, Alex Aiono takes an opportunity to kiss a woman in a car. That's about it. The song is amazingly catchy, and even though the music video relates slightly to the song - and is making me jealous at the same time because I want someone who I fall for to fall for me too - I just feel that they could've done something better. This is pretty average.
