NEW VIDEO: LADY GAGA- Applause

 You can always count on Gaga to deliver a visual feast and she doesn't disappoint with the video for her new single, 'Applause'. Taken from her upcoming ARTPOP album, the song carries many of Gaga's usual trademarks; it's a self conscious celebration of pop culture, commercialism, and fandom. The video is a fast moving montage of abstract poses, remote pop culture references, plus a good dollop of oh-so-fabulous Gaga choreography. it's a visual spectacle directed by renowned Dutch fashion photography duo Inez and Vinoodh  It's great;she's like a 21st century musical version of Andy Warhol. Say what you will about Lady Gags, but no one right now is doing it quite like her- while most artists are concerned with portraying "bleak, gritty, realness" in an effort to appear genuine Gaga is giving us pop for pop's sake and it's refreshing and exciting! I love this.

NEW VIDEO: ELLI INGRAM- Mad Love

One of UK music's most exciting newcomers, Elli Ingram has dropped the video for her latest single, 'Mad Love'. The song is taken from her debut EP, Sober and tells a tale of obsessive love, and infatuation. The video sees Ingram playing a repressed housewife with a dark side. And in keeping with the EPs artwork, the visual has an overall retro feel from the chintzy china teasets, to the brilliant white Ford Fiesta which apparently belongs to Ingram's love interest in the video. A case of fancy wheels for a fancy man? See for yourselves...

NEW VIDEO: JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE- Take Back The Night

JT gets his Fred Astaire on in the video for 'Take Back The Night'. The retro- disco flavoured track is the first single to be taken from part two of his 20/20 Experience album. The video sees JT in a city street setting, throwing a number of slick shapes, with trendy friends, and a cute kid in tow. There are also a selection of "in the club" shots, as well as footage of his performance at New York's Yankee Stadium too. Mr Timberlake sure knows how to do a feel-good song really quite well. Check it out here...

NEW VIDEO: WRETCH 32 ft JACOB BANKS- DOING OK

 Following the success of his hit song, 'Blackout', Wretch 32 returns with 'Doing OK'. The uplifting mid-tempo features Wretch's trademark laid back flow, alongside smooth vocals from Jacob Banks. The accompanying video is tells story of 'hope restored' against a stark, but welcoming African backdrop; and the little girl is just adorable. The visual fits perfectly with the song; the positive, uplifting beat, and message  make 'Doing OK' ideal music for the summer time. Check it out.

NEW VIDEO: JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE- Tunnel Vision (Explicit)

So here's the video for the third official single to be taken off Justin Timberlake's latest album, The 20/20 Experience. "Tunnel Vision" features signature sounds from production virtuoso, Timberland, and actually sounds a little like his track for 50 Cent, "Ayo Technology"- which features also JT, funnily enough.

No one does an edgy love song quite like Justin Timberlake, and "Tunnel Vision" is a prime example.  The accompanying video is an intense, smoky series of close ups, and slick dance flourishes. Warning, the visual contains copious amounts of, I guess 'arty' nudity- perhaps to to cover the fact that the song is the tiniest bit (can't believe I'm going to say this, and I still love you forever and ever, Mr Timberlake) underwhelming. It's a great driving song, it's just not that interesting, that's all. Anyway see/hear what you think...

NEW MUSIC: DALEY- Songs That Remind Me Of You

 It's been a minute or two since we heard any new stuff from Manchester born singer Daley. His debut mixtape Those Who Wait is an absolute stunner, which well and truly caught the attention of  the UK's underground scene and earned him a solid fanbase. His last officially released track was "Remember Me" featuring Jessie J, which came out in late 2012.

Since then he has been away in the US working hard at it rubbing shoulders with the likes of Maxwell, Miguel and Pharrell Williams. And now the talent new voice has returned with new song "Songs That Remind Me Of You (#STRMOY)". The song is produced by Stereotypes. And Daley's vocals just keep getting better and better. Fans await a new album due out at some point in 2013. Check out the track and Will Reid directed visuals below.

Those Who Wait is available on iTunes

NEW VIDEO: INDIA ARIE- Coco Butter

The video for India Arie's latest track, "Cocoa Butter" is finally here. Her fans waited patiently for new music from the Colorado songstress, and her so aptly named SoulBirds will not be disappointed. "Cocoa Butter" is a solid cut of smooth, neo soul, and the video is just as slick as the the song... And the butter! The track is the first single to be taken from her new album, Songversation, which is due out later this year.

NEW VIDEO: JOSH OSHO- Freewheel

Since the release of The John Doe EP, in 2012, Josh Osho has been busy re-grouping and working on new material. After parting ways with his record company, Island Records late last year, he gave an insightful, and candid interview to AmaruDonTV about the whole experience, and the business of music, as a whole.  Now the south London singer/songwriter has returned with"Freewheel" taken from his debut album, L.I.F.E. It's a guitar driven, feel good track with a video that cleverly combines animation, and live action. Check it out.

NEW VIDEO: Kobi Onyame- The Real (Part 2)

 Glasgow’s MOBO UnSung regional winner, Kobi Onyame continues to go from strength to strength as he drops the video for his latest track- "The Real (part 2)". Taken from his forthcoming EP, Greener Pastures, the track is produced by the multitalented New Yorker- DJ Dummy, and also features a sample from the Incredible Bongo Band’s version of the iconic song, "Apache". The Oliver Whitehouse directed video, sees Onyame performing to camera against a gritty, inner-city backdrop . Good to see Onyame making moves, check it out...

NEW VIDEO: Alicia Keys- Fire We Make/New Day

Alica Keys treated fans to two new videos this week, The first was the smooth and sexy, 'Fire We Make' featuring the distinctive vocals of Maxwell. The steamy video set in a retro-style New Orleans sees Keys and Maxwell doing a bit of good- old- fashioned courting, and getting hot under the collar in the process. It's a beautifully shot video; Keys' few lines at the start are a gentle reminder that she is  actually one of the better "singers turned actors". Next came the video for the high octane song, 'New Day'. The film is all modern-urban edge against a NewYork backdrop. There's sharp dance moves, glamour, and graffiti- which all go rather nicely with the pounding bassline of this track. Which video do you prefer?

 

NEW VIDEO: Lana Del Rey- Summer Wine

The video for Lana Del Rey's latest song, 'Summer Wine' features her real life boyfriend, Barrie-James O'Neill of the band Kassidy . It's is a series of self shot clips, of the couple cuddling-up, and enjoying moments together in hazy summer sun.The song is a cover of Nancy Sintra's 1967 hit, and video has the o-so-gorgeous retro, Americana edge that we all know Lana Dey Rey for. Check it out...

NEW VIDEO: Azealia Banks- Yung Rapunxel

Fearless, potty-mouthed rapper Azealia Banks dropped the visuals for her track 'Yung Rapunxel' from her long awaited debut album Broke With Expensive Taste. The Jam Sutton- directed video features  Banks giving a series of moody, pouty, knowing glances to camera as she performs the track. There's also a lot of weird eyeballs: red eyes, black eyes, eyeballs in hands, and the now imfamous, but always creepy, mouth-in-place-of-eyeballs image from the track's artwork. The film is loaded with cryptic artistc messages that are the subject of much speculation on social networks. Say what you will about Miss Banks but she knows how to create a buzz.

NEW VIDEO: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ft Ray Dalton- Can't Hold Us

Emerging rapper Macklemore and his long time collaborator Ryan Lewis have released the epic video for the song 'Can't Hold Us'. It's a cinematic offereing that was conceptualised by the duo and their team of creative partners. Part of what I love about Macklemore is that his whole project, feels like an artistic movement. He is the front-man for this bigger collective of artisans, all working towards a common goal, and this doesn't come across as contrived or gimmicky. Together, Macklemore and his team produce work that is rooted, organic, bold, and ignighted with quirky personality. It's really intriguing- I'm excited for what the feature holds for these guys.

NEW VIDEO: Frank Ocean- Lost

Frank Ocean put out this video for 'Lost', one of the most popular songs off his critically acclaimed, BRIT and Grammy- Award winning album, Channel Orange. The "life-through-a-lens" type video, directed by Francisco Soriano depicts footage from his life and travels in the summer of 2012. His official next single is thought to be 'Forrest Gump' and he has filmed a video for that, but while we wait for that release, 'Lost' gives another glimpse into the world of enigmatic artist in action- enjoy.

NEW VIDEO: Wretch 32 ft Shakka- Blackout

The UK's favourite rapper, (in my opinion, anyway)Wretch 32 teamed up with newcomer Shakka, to make the hot record 'Blackout'. Now, the equally hot video is available for your viewing pleasure. Check out  this atmospheric, visual stunner.

NEW VIDEO:Laura Mvula- That's Alright

Shortly after releasing the audio of her new track 'That's Alright', Laura Mvula is back with the accompanying video for the infectious song. And she's making a powerful statement in the wonderfully striking visual, which features a "blacked-up" Laura Mvula; mysteriously, jaunty dancers; and fabulous,couture fashion.

Click to see here

NEW VIDEO:Duke Dumont ft A*M*E- Need you (100%)

This new house track by the DJ/producer Duke Dumont feels like a classic 90s house banger. It features awesome vocals by the rising UK popstar A*M*E.  Dance videos always tend to have crazy creative concepts/narratives; 'Need You (100%)' is no different. A man has a tape player stuck in his abdomen and it's stuck on the play button, everywhere he goes he take the music with and people just cant help getting down to the beat. Poor guy. This video is really funny and the song is hot- Check it out!

NEW VIDEO: Justin Timberlake- Mirrors

'Mirrors' is the second single to be taken from Justin Timberlake's third solo album, The 20/20 Experience. The video is a haunting narrative about love found, love lost, and lessons learned. It's a beautifully shot visual and even though JT does not appear in the main part of it, the story moves with enough pace and intrigue to keep you gripped. When Mr Timberlake does actually appear (in the outro part of the song), he is surrounded by full length mirrors, and spooky mannequin-style dancers. He throws a couple of his trademark shapes. which are always a joy to watch (for me anyway). This is a nice video; it's arty and entertaining.

Justin does 'grown, and in love' so well, doesn't he?

NEW VIDEO: Jacob Banks- Worthy

The completely awesome UK singer, Jacob Banks released the stylish new video for 'Worthy'. The black and white visual portrays a series of characters facing a series of emotional hurdles. The song is taken from Banks's critically acclaimed EP, The Monologue.

It's a simple, but beautifully shot video that fits perfectly with the intense song.

Peep my review of The Monologue 

Have a listen below:

NEW VIDEO: Kelly Rowland- Kisses Down Low

Kelly Rowland brings us the colourful new visual for her cheeky, freaky song, 'Kisses Down Low'. Ms Kelly looks gorgeous in the video: she's all smiles and winks as she playfully struts and poses in a variety of different hairstyles and outfits.