VIBE recaps the must-see music videos you missed this week.
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Hard-hitting choreography, sci-fi themes, and creative editing are all highlighted in the latest crop of music videos. Spotlighting releases across Hip-Hop and R&B, including subgenres and beyond, several artists reached deep into their innovative bag.
This week, Tink initiated a new era with the release of “Charged Up,” from her forthcoming album Winter’s Diary 5. Larry June flexed with “Imported Couches,” and Lenny Kravitz kept it real in “Human.” Additionally, Brent Faiyaz, Kodak Black, Corrine Bailey Rae, and more dropped creative music videos for their newest tracks.
Take a look below at VIBE‘s recap covering music videos released this past week.
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Tinashe – “Nasty”
Tinashe is looking for someone to match her “Nasty” in her latest music video. The dance-heavy visual directed by Jonah Haber finds the singer in the desert, where she battles an alien invasion. As the target of UFO beams, she fires back and makes a clean escape.
“I’m excited for everyone to hear my new song ‘Nasty.’ This is that all summer long kinda BOP! It’s meant to make you feel sexy, confident, let loose and maybe even unleash some of that sluttiness inside you. We all need a daily reminder that we are our own muses, here’s the inspiration to embrace it. Hope you guys enjoy it,” detailed Tinashe in a statement.
The upbeat track comes just as Tinashe makes her Coachella debut.
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Tink – “Charged Up”
Image Credit: YouTube Screenshot Tink demands more from her lover in her latest single “Charged Up.” In the music video, directed by Josh Farias (@midjordan) the R&B singer expresses her feelings while her man is tied up, literally. “Swear you on my nerves and I’m done f**kin’ with you,” she sings on the hook. The track precedes her pending album, Winter’s Diary 5, as the Chicago native sets to head on the road with Jhené Aiko this summer.
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Kodak Black – “Stressed Out”
Image Credit: YouTube Screenshot Kodak Black airs out his personal struggles in his latest music video, “Stressed Out.” Directed by the rapper himself and Camerman Chris, the visual finds the Florida rapper reflecting on fatherhood, lawyer fees, and the pressures of fame.
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Corinne Bailey Rae – “He Will Follow You With His Eyes”
Image Credit: YouTube Screenshot Corinne Bailey Rae has released the stunning music video for “He Will Follow You With His Eyes.” Directed by Gregory Berg, the visual explores a vintage glamour aesthetic.
“It all started with a little tin of Lucky Brown, by Valmor, at the Stoney Island Arts Bank, Chicago. I was drawn to the dazzling design and intrigued by artist Charles Dawson. Valmor sold a wide range of beauty products. I wondered, ‘What are the beauty norms in 1950’s America? How do those expectations interplay with Black men and women, and how do we feel about them today?’. ‘He Will Follow You With His Eyes’ begins under the spell of Valmor, then… something different happens,” explained the singer, per StereoBoard.
The song comes from her 2023 album, Black Rainbows.
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Larry June – “Imported Couches”
Image Credit: YouTube Screenshot Larry June gifts fans a sleek new music video in “Imported Couches” to match the luxurious lyrics laid out on the track. Directed by David Camarena, the Bay Area rapper showcases a plush yellow sofa and makes some stops around the city in his high-end sports car. The Jose Rios and T.Nava-produced track is the first solo single from the 33-year-old this year.
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That Mexican OT Feat. DRODi And Slim Thug – “Bull Riding”
Image Credit: Youtube/Screenshot That Mexican OT gets buck at the rodeo with DRODi and Slim Thug in the music video for “Bull Riding.” Directed by DGreen Filmz, the video is described as a tribute to the intersection of the Lone Star State’s rural and urban cultures. In the clip, OT and his crew ride horses as enthusiastically as they whip Escalades, in cowboy hats and sturdy boots. The song comes from the Texas representative’s latest mixtape, Texas Technician.
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Brent Faiyaz – “Best Time”
Image Credit: YouTube/Screenshot Brent Faiyaz takes a journey around the world in the music video for “Best Time.” Directed by Lonewolf, the clip features footage from the R&B singer’s travels to Milan, Tokyo, Sydney, and beyond. The music video shifts in style, from black-and-white vignettes to animated breaks, as the 28-year-old interacts with fans, performs, and more. “Best Time” comes from the singer’s 2023 album, Larger Than Life.
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Lenny Kravitz – “Human”
Image Credit: YouTube Screenshot Lenny Kravitz has released the official music video for his empowering track, “Human.” In the video, directed by Joseph Kahn, the 59-year-old and his band ride a platform through a buzzing city, catching the attention of locals as they all ascend to the sky. The track comes from Kravitz’s upcoming album, Blue Electric Light.
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Bas – “Choppas”
Image Credit: YouTube/Screenshot A skeletal-like being hits rock bottom in Bas‘ music video for “Choppas.” Directed by Erik Ferguson, the science-fiction visual showcases the depth and power of connection. The track is featured on Bas’ latest album, We ‘Only Talk About Real Sh*t When We’re F**ked Up, issued in December 2023.
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NASAAN Feat. Royce Da 5’9″ – “Goated”
Image Credit: YouTube Screenshot NASAAN is showing respect for his father, the late rapper Proof, in his track “Goated” featuring Royce Da 5’9″, paying homage to Proof and Eminem’s infamous “99 Freestyle.” The music video, directed and edited by NASAAN himself, recreates the iconic MTV News freestyle session. “GOATED” serves as a precursor to the rising rapper’s upcoming project, ERROR 404, which is slated for release on May 31.
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Ray Vaughn – “Blasphemy”
Image Credit: YouTube/Screenshot Ray Vaughn takes it to church in the music video for “Blasphemy.” The Top Dawg Entertainment rapper waves the label’s flag throughout the visual, letting viewers know exactly who he represents. While the Long Beach, Calif. native brings the party to the sanctuary, it might not be for the sanctified, with strippers performing to the upbeat track.
