Larry June, Kash Doll, Jae Stephens, And More Drop New Music Videos
In case you missed them, here’s a recap of the must-see visuals of the week.
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Artists use music videos to vividly portray complex tracks in their latest music videos. Across Hip-Hop, pop, and R&B, they take their creativity everywhere from neighborhoods in their hometowns to packed-out clubs, putting their lifestyles on full display.
Kash Doll gathers a group of women about their business for her latest release “Kash Kommandments.” Larry June slows it down, showing a romantic interest the perks of a life of luxury in “Meet Me In Napa.” Jae Stephens taps her dancing skills in the slippery “Wet” visual.
Big Hit, Pap Chanel, DDG, and more all released music videos this past week. Read below for VIBE’s recap.
Eric Bellinger And Sevyn Streeter – “Drop”
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Eric Bellinger and Sevyn Streeter are the perfect duo in the “Drop” music video. Directed by Apex Visions, the visual brings the two R&B singers together for a fun, synchronized groove. The track comes from Eric Bellinger’s The Rebirth 3: The Party & The Bedroom album released in March.
“‘Drop’ has been a fan favorite since the album dropped!” detailed Bellinger per The Hype Magazine. “I knew I wanted to shoot a video from the second we finished recording. Me and Sevyn felt it was necessary to make sure the video felt like the party that the song is, so we also included some fire grooves to keep the energy on 100!”
Roc Marciano – “BeBe’s Kids”
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Roc Marciano channels the track’s namesake for his “BeBe’s Kids” music video. Animated and directed by Unjust, the visual shares his lyrical story through colorful animation inspired by the Robin Harris classic. “BeBe’s Kids” comes from the New York rapper’s latest project Marciology which, features Larry June, Jay Worthy, Flee Lord, and more across 14 tracks.
Kash Doll – “Kash Kommandments”
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Kash Doll speaks directly to the ladies in the “Kash Kommandments” music video. Directed by Diego, the visual outfits the pregnant Detroit rapper in designer threads and dazzling chains as she breaks down her rules for living a bossed-up life, one by one.
“You see how hard I grind lil bi**h, don’t ever call me lucky,” boasts Kash Doll.
Big Hit, Hit-Boy, And The Alchemist – “Foreclosure”
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Big Hit is back rapping over Hit-Boy and The Alchemist‘s production on “Foreclosure.” Under a full moon, the visual, directed by Audie, finds the rapper flexing his skills in multiple settings from the airport to the fresh outdoors. The track precedes a collaborative Black & Whites album coming from the trio, due soon.
Jae Stephens – “WET”
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Jae Stephens takes it to the carwash in the “WET” music video. The Dallas-born, Los Angeles-raised singer is a seductive siren in the Randijah Simmons-directed visual. The house-influenced offering, co-produced by Stephens herself signals a playful, yet personal for the emerging artist.
“WET” precedes a new EP from Jae Stephens due later this summer via Raedio in partnership with Def Jam.
DDG – “Straight Outta Pontiac”
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DDG puts on for his hometown in the “Straight Outta Pontiac” music video. Shot by Jerry Production, the visual finds the rapper visiting both neighborhoods to smile for photographs with children, and at the strip club throwing money in the air.
“It’s only my brothers, I don’t f**k with friends/You know how we comin’, I don’t follow trends,” rhymes the 26-year-old on the FOREVEROLLING and Chi Chi produced instrumental.
Pap Chanel – “Who Really”
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Pap Chanel takes it to the club in the “Who Really” music video. Surrounded by countless baddies, the Georgia-bred rapper reminds everybody that she is a “walkin’ piece of art, something you bi**hes can’t touch,” on the short but confident track. The song comes from Pap Chanel’s EP P.A.P. issued earlier this month.
21 Lil Harold, Quavo, G Herbo – “One In The Head”
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21 Lil Harold links up with Quavo and G Herbo for the “One In The Head” music video. The three rappers light up and turn up from the club section to the parking lot in the visual.
“Keep one in the head, the f**k I lookin’ like cockin’ it?/ Always gotta keep a hood bi**h that be poppin’ it,” raps 21 Lil Harold over the Tay Keith production. He opens the track, followed by G Herbo and a closing verse from Quavo.
Larry June – “Meet Me In Napa”
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Larry June keeps it luxurious in the “Meet Me In Napa” music video. The rapper spends quality time with a romantic acquaintance at a serene vineyard, devoting his attention and lyrics to the woman as she blushes under the influence of wine and flattery.
“Hittin’ it from the back, head down, so I’m grabbin’ that/Say you got a meetin’ in the morning, you gotta cancel that,” smoothly rhymes the 33-year-old.
Stunna Girl – “Paid & Put Up”
Stunna Girl has it her way in the self-directed “Paid & Put Up” music video. The 25-year-old flaunts her diamond chains and private excursions as she raps about her lavish life and premiere status.
“Buss down, middle part, 6/13, Fendi prints on my a**, thousand dollar jeans/ $25 special, your bi**h wearing Shein, you just wanna f**k wit me cuz I’m one of the supremes,” rhymes the Sacramento representative.
Buddy Feat. Huey Briss – “Got Me Started”
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Buddy shares the official music video for “Got Me Started” featuring Huey Briss. Directed and shot by @tommynowels, the visual finds the musicians in Tokyo, enjoying various spots in the bustling city.
“Ooh, ah, my God, these ni**as done got me started,” warns the repetitive hook.
“Got Me Started” comes from Buddy’s Don’t Forget To Breathe album released in March. The project features BJ The Chicago Kid, Smino, pineappleCITI, and more across 12 tracks.
Cam Wells & Benny The Butcher – “Tony Two Tone”
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Cam Wells enlists Benny The Butcher for the “Tony Two Tone” official music video. Shot By The Wizard, the visual takes the two musicians flexing luxury cars and making moves as they rap their vivid lyrics in each shot.
“Power of manifest.. got a song with my favorite rapper and it’s a classic,” teased Cam Wells of the “Tony Two Tone” on social media ahead of the collaboration.
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