"Stonemilker" and Foals' "Mountain At My Gates" are probably my two favorite videos of the year, because they genuinely feel innovative. Didn't get that sense enough in MV this year, but man, I got it from those two videos.
I love the Hotline Bling video
Lush Life's video is perfect The editing>>>
I haven't listen to the Bombastic EP but the title track is a bop
Lush Life is kind of perfect tbh. I would listen to Bonnie's EP whenever you have the time.
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"Stonemilker" and Foals' "Mountain At My Gates" are probably my two favorite videos of the year, because they genuinely feel innovative. Didn't get that sense enough in MV this year, but man, I got it from those two videos.
Awesome choices, and yeah I wish more music videos were that interactive. It's more fun being able to see & control different viewpoints rather than just staring at a screen.
Whew. At number 4 is badgalriri's extensive video for BBHMM. When I first saw the preview, I knew I was in for a treat because she looked like she meant business. What i love about the video is the storyline, the attitude, the execution. There was a nice buildup in the end when we find out who the "bitch" in the scenario was. The preluded torture scene wasn't really expected, and neither was the end-case of her just sitting in a case full of money with blood. I hope the future videos for ANTi are as outgoing.
At number 3 is Vince Staple's Senorita video revolving around social commentary about hardships, corruption, & violence. I like how raw the scenery is, as it depicts somewhat of an area affected by decay & imprisonment. Near the end you'll understand as what it seems to be an upper class family just observing the self-destruction of the struggling communities through a mirror-like image.
At four is Kelela's EP, and a general surprise of the year for me. Throughout, I love her music & her interesting lingering production. She has plenty of potential & can't wait for more upcoming work. Hallucinogen is another relevant addition to the collection of quality electro-r&b this year. Standout tracks include All the Way Down, Rewind, Title track, & Rewind. Get into her.
At three is M3LL155x. There's not much I need to say here except she once again proved how much of a force she can be. Each of the tracks serve a purpose, complimented by the short visual film she created. Her choreography, use of voice, the production, it just blends in together and creates a stunning body of work. It also has my favorite songs of the year, In Time, which is a ride that I don't mind getting off of anytime soon. Great work Twigs. Other standouts to me include Glass & Patron/I'm Your Doll.