21 Savage enjoys a bit of delayed gratification in the music video for his latest single, ‘Runnin’ (featuring Metro Boomin).
The 27-year-old hitmaker may have nabbed the GRAMMY for ‘Best Rap Song’ at this year’s ceremony in January, but he celebrates the win in the music video for the tune with a victory lap around Atlanta.
Showing off the shiny trophy to everyone from kids on the playgrounds to professionals at the strip club, look inside to see the action in the first official music video lifted in support of the duo’s long-awaited reunion album, ‘Savage Mode 2.’
‘Can’t Stop The Feeling’ was the song the world couldn’t escape. But, as it turns out, one person who wishes they could is none other than the man who sings it – Justin Timberlake.
Season 5 of the ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ has been blazing to degrees not seen before on the hit Bravo series.
Indeed, the drama has been so fiery that it saw a physical fight break out between former friends Monique Samuels and Candiace Dillard.
And the aftermath of the showdown, which is currently playing out, is proving equally as *gripping*. Pun intended.
During a visit to Watch What Happens Live, Samuels was quizzed about whether she is remorseful for her actions. A question that is especially noteworthy given that the latest episode of ‘Potomac’ saw her appear less than sorry.
Jhene Aiko is doing her part to ensure people vote in the upcoming election in November.
The singer shared a new song, entitled ‘Vote,’ to help raise awareness around the subject. Additionally, the song is set to appear on an election-themed episode of ‘Black-ish.’
Across the track she sings:
“I just want to get to the ballot / I just want to feel like I’m valid / It’s the best way to make my voice heard / And it should be automatic / That’s my American right / I just wanna focus on my vote.”
In March Aiko earned her fourth No. 1 on Billboard‘s Top R&B Albums chart with ‘Chilombo.’
After having folks screaming ‘Yeah!’ a few years prior, 2010 saw Usher make the masses want to chant ‘OMG.’
The will.i.am-assisted bop is this week’s From The Vault pick.
Released at the height of the Euro-Dance era, the track served as the fourth single from ‘Raymond v. Raymond’ and is notable for teaming the singer with will hot off the success of the Black Eyed Peas – resulting in a stadium-sized smash.
The single was met with mixed reactions, with some criticizing the vocalist’s use of autotune and others commending his newfound electronic sound.
Despite the polarizing response, the song went on to become Usher’s ninth US #1 single and will’s first as a solo artist, as well as a huge global hit topping the charts in the UK and Australia.
Anthony Mandler directed the tune’s visual, which showcases Usher evolving across several edgy sets. At times Hitchcock-inspired, others 80’s influenced, it is above all a performance video where the entertainer shines in all his glory. will.i.am also features in the video.
It was nominated for three MTV Video Music Awards in 2010.
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Whether people were screaming ‘OMG’ out of admiration or disdain, this very track is a classic for the ages and was responsible for placing Usher back on top of the charts.
Mr Raymond’s legacy in music is something that will forever be undeniable. Still, we feel he could have been an even bigger force in the contemporary climate had he and his team decided to not totally abandon danceable Pop (amidst complaints from his core R&B fans).
Make no mistake, Usher has always been R&B fundamentally. Even when some argued otherwise. But, in the seeming excitement folk had to charge him with “ditching” the genre, we feel there isn’t enough appreciation of his ability to adapt to the prevailing sound and climate of the time. Nor is there enough recognition of the fact that his flirtation with Pop delivered strong, qualitative music that he’ll be performing for the rest of his career. Not just ‘OMG’s and ‘Scream’s, but lesser known cuts like ‘Euphoria’ too.
With a Vegas residency in the works as well as new material on the horizon, maybe there’s still time to find balance once more.
In any case, in the here and now, Usher we salute you.
