Mic Terror – “15 Minutes” (Prod. Ryan ESL & Million $ Mano)
99% of the time, if you do anything backwards it looks way cooler. But if you add a clever concept like rewinding the first 15 minutes of a Suspense movie, like Mic Terror, you’re on to something memorable. Don’t forget to check out his Fresh Prince of Darkness LP, which also has the thought provoking single, “N.W.G.”
Directed by: Andrew Zeiter & Bryan Lamb
Fat Tony – “No More” (Prod. iLL FADED)
Fat Tony took the more literal approach to puppy love in his latest video about how some girls can flip their emotions so quickly. Maybe it was inspired by a specific love interested during the dog days of last year’s summer. Okay, enough of the dog platitudes.
Directed by: Justin Petty
Isaiah The 3rd – “The Low End Theory” (Prod. KOOLEIDOSCOPE)
This animated video plays like a flashback at the end of a movie, when the protagonist is about to die or move on with his life. I think it’s about time this kid puts out another project.
GoldLink – “The God Complex (When I Die)” (Prod. McCallaman)
This is when rappers become artists. Not to make comparison, but just keep in mind some of the brightest rappers have contemplated their demise during their career. For those who slept through English class like me, the video description also contains a quote from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
Directed by: Nathan R. Smith
Cozz – “Dreams” (Prod. Meez)
The kid gets chauffeured by the Metro. It’s all about your mindset.
Directed by: John Merizalde
Boldy James – “What’s The Word”
This is pain directly translated into music. No Rosetta Stone needed. This comes off of Boldy’s and Alchemist’s My 1st Chemistry Set.
Directed by: Gerard Victor
Al-Doe – “All I Care About” (Prod. Chase N Cashe)
Clean visuals and a great beat for a IDGAF track like this one. Off of his Keys of Heaven EP.
Directed by: Slick Jackson
Verbal Kent – “Sound of the Weapon (9th Wonder Remix)”
Chicago emcee tells his life experiences of growing up listening to a different soundtrack in the streets than most. Off of Verbal’s album of the same name.
Directed by: Chip Beasley
Calez – “Positive Energy”
We finally have the visuals for Calez’ second single for his upcoming Ceito project. Time to see what positive energy looks like, not just sounds like.
Directed by: Calez
Popcaan – “Everything Nice” (Prod. Dubbel Dutch)
After working with Drake and Pusha T, Popcaan wants you to get to know him and easy life can be. Mavado and Ace Hood make cameos as well. His album is set to drop this summer. You can buy your copy of the single HERE.
Directed by: Jay Will
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