Footsie has been a mainstay in grime since it's early beginnings. Having blazed a trail as a member of Newham Generals along with D Double E, it's almost hard to believe that this year will Footsie be releasing his debut solo album 'No Favours'. As the saying goes, better late than never. In fact, Footsie has recently shared a video for his single 'Pepper Stew' featuring JME. Directed by Chas Appeti, the visuals feature the two emcees hanging out in the ends spraying down bars.
Berlin-based duo Lea Porcelain return with a gorgeously shot video for their single 'Future Hurry Slow'. Directed by Lea Porcelain themselves along with Manu Ruge, the story revolves around three individuals all seemingly in their own world with little interaction, although technically occupying the same space. Singer Markus Nikolaus performs the song on stage whilst actress Alessandra Denegri plays a tormented woman sitting at a dinner table, watching the show. Producer Julien Bracht plays the role of a butler serving the woman but never says a word. Eventually Denegri breaks down crying on the floor...alone.
Margate artist BABii steps up with the visual treatment to her track 'SNAKE', taken from her forthcoming EP 'iii', slated for release on March 27th. Directed by BABii herself, the video finds the singer stargazing as well as playing drum pads on the side of the motorway. Flickering neon signs flash various symbols, adding to the futuristic/dystopian feel.
London vocalist, DJ and producer Fran Lobo has shared the video to her latest single 'Monster', which is taken from her upcoming EP 'Brave', landing June 19th on Slow Dance Records. The collage of visuals are a weaving of clips from London and Southern India reflecting Lobo's feelings of placement as well as questioning identity. The
Germany-based duo We Will Kaleid have unveiled the video for their current single 'Lingual'. Directed by Bennet Seuss, Loby Lam of the improv group Kahbam plays the character of what could be an ex-lover to WWK singer Jasmina de Boer. Shot in a warehouse, de Boer scoops up Lam with a forklift, raising him in the air and proceeds to drive at full speed. Holding on for dear life, a shaking Lam thinks he has been spared except for...well watch the video to find out what happens.
It's been over two years since London-based trio Dream Wife released their self-titled debut album. For fans who have craved a second release from the group, the wait is almost over. Dream Wife will drop their second LP 'So When You Gonna...' on June 7th. To warm everyone up, literally, the band have unleashed their new video 'Sports!'.
London band Nimmo have been one of the most consistent bands in the past few years, dropping massive track after track. Their LP 'The Power' was definitely one of the highlights of 2019. They now return in 2020 with another single and video titled 'Do I Have To Learn It?' The visuals feature Sarah Nimmo and Reva Gauntlett out in the streets of London performing the song whilst simultaneously having a good time.
Over the past few months Brooklyn rapper and singer SAINt JHN has been releasing what he calls 'one take' videos for tracks taken from his 2019 LP 'Ghetto Lenny's Love Songs'. Basically, the team literally film each vid in one take and release them. With that being said, the visuals aren't shabby at all. In fact, they're quite good. For his latest one take, SAINt JHN has dropped a video for the Imanbek remix of his song 'Roses'. You can find the artist driving around in a truck full of girls dancing to the track, even though technically they're actually in front of a green screen. Never the less, the tune is a banger and the graphics for the flashing lyrics are really amazing. Have a look.
At this point, though there is still the anticipation for The Weeknd's forthcoming LP 'After Hours', which is out March 20th, even more excitement seems to have been generated by his acting in his previous videos. The Weeknd continues to highlight that side of himself in this new 'After Hours' short film. Directed by Anton Tammi, what you have here is the Toronto crooner pretending to be happy whilst in front of an audience, but as soon as he walks off stage the joy is rapidly transformed into sadness and a depressive state. Seemingly still battling demons, the real horror start once he's in an elevator with two other people. You'll just have to stay tuned for continued visuals. Have a look.
A short while back Lisbon-based artist Pongo unveiled her energetic single 'UWA'. She now shares the official video to the song. Filmed in Dakar, the magnificently shot video captures the richness, spirit and beauty of the Senegalese people. It should also be noted that the styling in the vid is beyond fabulous and the dancing matches the tone of the track. 'UWA' is directed by Lou Escobar, with the tune being the title cut of Pongo's latest EP.
