Remember the days when Fergie or Nelly Fertado would drop a new music video and you would watch it a thousand times until you knew every cameo, sponsor and shot? Watching music videos in that way is not as prominent as it once was, as nowadays there are thousands of new artists dropping content so frequently it’s hard to keep up with it all.
If you want to revisit the world of outstanding music videos, Sheesh Magazine has got you covered! We are sharing some of our favourite videos released within the past few years. Browse through our list and watch the content of these inspiring artists’ to enhance your YouTube experience.
1. Damn Right by AUDREY NUNA
This music video easily takes a win for its creative shots, multiple stylish wardrobe changes and catchy beats. AUDREY NUNA is new to the music scene, but is not holding back from unleashing her impressive abilities. Director Loris Russier has a mind unlike any other, as you can observe in this three minute video.
2. WHACK WORLD by Tierra Whack
Tierra Whack’s mind is just what her name states— whack. Step inside a 16 minute journey including all the songs found on her latest album, Whack World. The video is a visual and audio project done by Tierra herself and the outstanding mini movie is well worth at least one watch, as an entirely different scene appears with each song.
3. MAZZA by slowthai ft. A$AP Rocky
Remarkable minds slowthai and A$AP Rocky join forces in the recent delivery of the ‘MAZZA’ track and music video. The special effects and strange edits featured in the video make it worth a view. Not to mention, each outfit change worn by both slowthai and A$AP Rocky manage to make an already beautiful video even better.
4. Dancing by bLAck pARty
bLAck pARty’s astonishing skills for making killer music extend themselves in his breathtaking music video for the track ‘Dancing.’ Directed by Dylan McGlae prior to COVID-19, it’s exciting to watch the large groups of people dancing, partying and skating and remember what it felt like to be in a group. The visuals bring hope to viewers, as they can dream of previous lifestyles when socializing was still a thing.
5. Empty by Kevin Abstract
Kevin Abstract, who is best known for his boyband BROCKHAMPTON, individually releases his own catchy music that is definitely worth listening to. The song ‘Empty’ is already incredible in itself, although the music video further enhances this track by following the story of a high school student discovering his sexuality. The lighting, visuals and storyline inside this video all come together to deliver an absolute masterpiece.
6. John Redcorn by SiR
‘John Redcorn’ is a banger, enabling listeners to be taken away by the chill, slow-motion sounds of SiR. The video seems to be inspired by the animated show King of the Hill, and follows the storyline of a lonely stoner looking to be fulfilled by love. The animation in this three minute video is outstanding and definitely worth your viewership.
For more visual art worth watching, check out our list of 8 Movies You Need To Binge. And for more music to listen to, take a look at our Top Albums of 2020.