Videos of the Week: Wale, J. Cole, J*Davey, Michael Francis, V V Brown

J*DaVey – ‘Whatchalookin/Kill 4 Fun [Alt-R&B]

Here goes the first official visuals off J*DaVey’s long awaited debut album New Designer Drug, dropping imminently.

Michael Francis - A [R&B]

New visual from the talented singer/emcee hailing from New Jersey, Michael Francis.  The song will also find its way on Michael's upcoming project due out sometime in November which he titles Cold Heart Chronicles.

V V Brown featuring Chiddy Bang – Children [Indie]

British-born songstress V V Brown unveils her new video for the Chiddy Bang-assisted single "Children." The clip follows the singer channeling her inner kid by having fun on the sunny streets of Los Angeles.

Wale featuring J. Cole – Bad Girls Club [Rap]

Offered to us as Wale's summer anthem, his J. Cole-assisted "Bad Girls Club" single finally gets the visual treatment.  Wale's Ambition is out now and available through iTunes.

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Video: Logic - All I Do [Rap]

Ladies, this guy might not be one of the most attractive guys - but do we care? No. His lyricism is insane and flow is always on point. One of my favourite tracks of Logic's Young Sinatra mixtape. Get it here.

My main man Gumby is also featured in this. hah!

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Video: Jill Scott Ft. Paul Wall – So Gone (What My Mind Says) [R&B/Soul]

Jill Scott’s The Light of the Sun album was not all that great. Scott's voice is always beautiful, but most of the tracks (including this one, felt empty). Paul Wall doesn't do much for me either.
I guess what I look for (in all artists) is artistic evolution and that’s something I unfortunately failed to see this time round.

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Video: Mary J. Blige - 25/8 [R&B]

MJB is the "Queen of Hip Hop Soul", but unfortunately not too many R&B fiends have been appreciative of her most recent material. I was never really sold on this record and the video does not help at all. Her vocals are a hit tho.

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Artist Check: Rimar - Higher Ground Mixtape/Video [Alt-R&B]

Received a little drop of goodness in my inbox today. New comer, Rimar unleashes the video for "Higher Ground". The track has that old school funk vibe, but brings a alternative freshness to it - with the synths, guitar strings and qwerky beat. Check out the whole "Higher Ground:" EP below.
Lovin' It. Mickydees.

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Video: Hoodie Allen - James Franco [Rap]

New Visuals for "James Franco" by Hoodie. This track is off Hoodie Allen's latest mixtape Leap Year, which you can find here.

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Video: Mac Miller - Party on 5th Ave [Rap]

new visuals from Macolm off his Blue Slide Park debut album out November 8th.

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Video: Swiss & Buxx - Bed (Jam-Edit) [Local R&B/Rap]

Polynesian blokes Buxx and Swiss do a cover for J. Holiday's "Bed", Buxx on the rap, Swiss on the vocals. Big Up to QKrew.

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Video: Common - Blue Sky [Hip-Hop]

New visuals from Lonnie, taken off his forthcoming album The Dreamer, The Believer. Favourite Hip-Hop Track right now.

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Video: Beyonce - Party ft. J. Cole [R&B]

Beyonce drops another new video, this time for the single ‘Party’ taken off her album 4. A shame Andre 3000 was replaced, but J. Cole serves it nicely in any case. Arguably one of Beyonce’s best singles – this song reflects exactly what she’s best at doing. Grown R&B.
… Oh, and slightly off point – Solange looks mad hawt in this.

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Video: Joker Feat. Jessie Ware & Freddie Gibbs – ‘The Vision’ [Rap/DubStep]

The Bristol based producer has provided us with ’nuff beats over the years – his unique wizardry is melodic, but also mad gully. But releasing a full album has its pressures. Check the stream here.
Now it’s time for the lead singles video featuring Jessie Ware & Freddie Gibbs.

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Video: J. Cole – Lost Ones [Hip-Hop]

Jermaine Cole sends out a visual for "Lost Ones". The emotive clip follows the struggles of a young relationship that came to a crossroads because of an unexpected pregnancy. The thought provoking track is also featured on his chart topping debut album, Cole World: The Sideline Story, which is out now.

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Video: DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah – Forgive Me Love [R&B/Soul]

You know this EP from Jazzy J and Ayah still gets major love from me… here’s a video from one of the EP cuts. Directed by Slakah the Beatchild.

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Video: Buddy - Awesome Awesome [Rap]

Here are the new visuals from Comptons’ Buddy. Being 17 years old, signed to Pharrell’s ‘I Am Other’ label is a serious serious nod of approval. The track dropped a couple of weeks back and after it being featured on the How To Make It In America, Vol.2 mixtape its finally got the video treatment. A Neptunes produced certified banger. He is currently working on his debut project.

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Video: Terius Nash (The-Dream) ft. Big Sean - Ghetto [R&B]

Terius Nash formerly known as The-Dream (which I still think is a better name) releases the first visual off his free album 1977. His upcoming album The Love, IV: Diary of a Madman has been delayed due to the release of his first international project 1984: Persona of Love.

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Video: Jesse Boykins III - I Can't Stay [Alt-Soul]

After releasing his well received EP, Way of a Wayfarer - Jesse Boykins III lest loose his new visual for the Gold Panda-produced jam “I Can’t Stay”.

“The more you learn who you are as an individual, the more you are able to sense who really values your love & that’s why I couldn’t stay.”

Love everything about this.

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Video: Kendrick Lamar – Rigamortis [Hip-Hop]

Kendrick Lamar's album, Section.80 is still on heavy rotation around my place. One of the mos played tracks is "Rigamortis," the fast-rapped track that even Pharrell deemed as "crazy." Like the "ADHD" video, Compton native Lamar shot this one in New York City. Love Lamar's style and relaxation in his delivery - its gold. If you don't have that section 80, your're a joke. =P

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Video: Miguel - Girls like You [R&B]

New Visuals for Miguel's Girls Like you SIngle. On some Alt shit here. I likey like.

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Video: Shlohmo - Places [Alt-Electronic]

When I reviewed this beatsmith early on in the year, there was not much buzz around the page....but hopefully now they will be.
Here, Shlohmo releases the official music video for his emotive tune "Places" that was released earlier this year. The song is taken from his Bad Vibes LP.

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Videos: BET Hip-Hop Awards 2011 Cyphers

I get excited every year around this time. Why? for the BET Hip Hop awards, but more specifically the string of excellent cyphers that are produced every year. This year it showcased the verbal skills of respected emcees around the US and even worldwide. This year, the event hosted notable guest/alter hip soul favourites on the mic like, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Busta Rhymes, MMG, Blind Fury, Stalley, Chris Brown and many more. Watch them as they rip a DJ premo beat up with their freestyles.

In my opinion, the cats that killed it this year were: Eminem, Joe Budden, Royce Da Da 5"9 Kendrick Lamar, B.o.B, Meek Milli, Chris Brown, Kevin McCall, Busta Rhymes, Lecrae, Soprano (French Rap), Nitty Scott and Machine Gun Kelly.

Check it out for yourself. If you are a hip-hop fan, I eagerly advise you to watch all MCs in all the videos. Fresh as Hoodie.

Source:Long Island Press

The Drake Sprite ad is sweet too.

Big K.R.I.T., Tech N9ne, Machine Gun Kelly, Kendrick Lamar & B.o.B


Reek Da Villain, 2 Chainz, Busta Rhymes & Ludacris


Eminem, Royce Da 5"9, Crooked I, Joe Budden, Slaughterhouse, Yelawolf, Joell Ortiz



Ace Hood, Kevin McCall, Tyga & Chris Brown


Lady of Rage, Blind Fury, Dom Kennedy & Skillz


MMG (Wale, Pill, Stalley, Meek Mill & Rick Ross)


Nitty Scott, Lecrae, Soprano & Estelle

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