Larry June, Arya Starr, JasonMartin, And More Drop New Music Videos
This week’s music videos are summer-ready, with several musicians pulling out the flyest cars, biggest chains, and dance-ready bops.
Larry June is comfortable in the Bay Area, cruising through the city with a fleet of luxury whips in the “Dream” music video. Arya Starr brings Giveon to the beach as they both emote two perspectives of a complicated romance in the visuals for “Last Heartbreak Song.” JasonMartin and DJ Quik called on Jay Worthy, Bun B, and Curren$y for a showcase of cars and rhyme skills in the “Since I Was Lil” posse cut.
Additionally, Tyga, Chris Brown, Juelz Santana, and more dropped colorful visuals to accompany their latest work.
Take a look below at VIBE‘s recap covering music videos released this past week.
Young Bleu – “Savannah”
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Yung Bleu gets into his country bag in the “Savannah” music video. In the visual for the ballad, the Alabama native and his romantic partner weather a thunderous storm to share their love. “As long as I got you, baby girl, I’m rich/They say old dogs don’t learn new tricks,” confesses the 30-year-old in the soulful track.
Larry June – “Dreams”
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Larry June takes it to the Bay Area in the “Dreams” music video. Directed by David Camarena, the clip flexes luxury cars while the bass-filled track amplifies the rapper’s in-demand status. “Dreams” follows “Meet Me In Napa” and “Imported Couches,” and precedes a pending album.
Chris Brown Feat. Davido – “Hmmm”
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Chris Brown and Davido reunite for the “Hmmm” music video. In the black and white clip directed by Travis Colbert, the duo rolls deep to a heavily guarded warehouse filled with excited fans. The musicians make their way through security and join the crowd, with Breezy honing in on his dance skills. The track comes from Brown’s latest album 11:11 Deluxe.
French Montana – “Casino Life”
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French Montana represents his home country in the “Casino Life” music video, wearing the jersey of the Moroccan national football team. Clips of the African nation are also shown throughout the visual. The track comes from Montana’s latest effort Mac & Cheese 5 which also celebrates Morroco in its cover art.
YG Feat. Stunna Girl And Kaliii – “Shake”
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YG dropped the booty-filled visuals for “Shake” featuring rappers Kaliii and Stunna Girl. While the ladies do not appear in the video, there are plenty of women in the clip enjoying time with YG and friends at the beach twerking, playing games, and riding jet skis. The party-ready track comes from the Compton, Calif., rapper’s pending album Just Re’d Up 3 due next month.
BIA And JID – “LIGHTS OUT”
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BIA and JID teamed up for the “LIGHTS OUT” music video. Released on the Bad Boys: Ride Or Die soundtrack, the song features the two rappers shining together, against all odds. Directed by Chandler Lass, the creative visual takes advantage of special lighting effects.
“I just wanted to play with light and all the different meanings of bringing light into a dark space, whether that’s literally or figuratively. Now we’re just doing all kinds of fun stuff here today, playing with a bunch of lights,” explained Lass to Rolling Stone.
Ayra Starr Feat. Giveon – “Last Heartbreak Song”
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Arya Starr brought Giveon to the beach in the “Last Heartbreak Song” music video. “I don’t usually shoot that many videos, but I’m a big fan of Ayra,” explained the R&B singer to Billboard on the chilly set. Directed by Bobby Hanaford, the clip features the two musicians standing together and sharing their perspectives on the rocky realities that romance endures.
JasonMartin And DJ Quik Feat. Curren$y, Jay Worthy, and Bun B – “Since I Was Lil”
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JasonMartin and DJ Quik blend West Coast and Southern Hip-Hop in the “Since I Was Lil” music video featuring Jay Worthy, Bun B, and Curren$y. The visual boasts endless whips, with each rapper taking the steering wheel of their own luxury vehicle. “Since I Was Lil” is featured in the upcoming Chupacabra collaborative album from JasonMartin and DJ Quick which has appearances from The Game, Suga Free, Big Hit, Thundercat, Ab-Soul, Kaytranada and more.
Anycia Feat. Luh Tyler – “Call”
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Anycia keeps it business casual in the “Call” music video featuring Luh Tyler. The clip, from Man Films, is set in an office space — although the lyrics are not safe for work. The 26-year-old sits in her cubicle on the phone, rhyming the overtly sexual hook. From his own office, the Florida rapper reflects on rich ambitions.
Juelz Santana – “Score”
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Juelz Santana journeys through Harlem in the “Score” official video. The 42-year-old takes it from the concrete jungle to the court, after being challenged for an impromptu game of street basketball. “They counting me out like never before/Never again, I’m back up, look at the score,” rhymes the Dipset representative.
J.P. – “Never Make Me Hate You”
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J.P. continues to capitalize on his viral stardom, building a music career by releasing new offerings. His latest “Never Make Me Hate You” music video, directed and Edited by J.D. Miyagawa, finds the Milwaukee, Wis., native and a group of girls dancing through the streets to the upbeat track. The clip ends with the rapper and the ladies blissfully in bed.
Lupe Fiasco – “Cake”
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Lupe Fiasco gives audiences an inside look at the shoot for the “Cake” music video. Directed by Chris and Blaq of IMPAKT Studio, the clip features the Chicago rapper commanding the mic. “Cake” is the second single from Fiasco’s pending Samurai album following the title track.
Denzel Curry Feat. Tia Corine and FERG – “HOT ONE”
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Denzel Curry tagged in Tia Corine and FERG for the “HOT ONE” music video. In the visual, directed by Ramon Castellanos, the trio and group of their peers flex on the block as each rapper takes on their verse. The track precedes Curry’s upcoming King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2 album set for release next month.
Tyga – “Hello B**ch”
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Tyga makes it rain at the strip club in the “Hello B**ch” music video. Channeling Lil Wayne’s “D**k Pleaser,” by sampling the mixtape record, the California native also shouts out BIA‘s “WHOLE LOTTA MONEY” in the track. The visual changes lighting, and uses gritty effects, setting the late-night scene in the NSFW clip.
