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VIBE recaps the must-see music videos you missed this week.
Every day, artists update their releases with music videos offering fans either a complete story, high-fashion looks, trippy dreamlike fantasies, or all of the above. This week, a handful of Hip-Hop, R&B, and global talent have gotten behind the camera and in character for visuals to coincide with their uptempo bops and yearning ballads.
This week, Doja Cat teamed up with Teezo Touchdown for “Masc” from her Scarlet deluxe edition released on Friday (April 5), Grammy winner Killer Mike kept it in his hometown of Atlanta for “EXIT 9” featuring West Coast singer BLXST, and Burna Boy is “Tested, Approved & Trusted” in his latest video.
Additionally, Travis Scott, Moneybagg Yo, Shenseea, and more dropped eye-catching visuals for their newest tracks.
Take a look below at the music videos released this week.
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Doja Cat and Teezo Touchdown glow together in the “MASC” music video. The collaboration comes from Doja Cat’s Scarlet 2 CLAUDE issued on Friday (April 5). Directed by the California native herself and Jamal Peters, the visual highlights the musicians through loud, eclectic looks contrasted by dim lighting and dark shadows.
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Burna Boy vibes out at a glistening party in the “Tested, Approved & Trusted” music video. The Nigerian musician invites viewers to “Buss’ a whine and take a shot for me,” sharing a clip from the visual on Instagram. The dance-ready track comes from Burna Boy’s latest album, I Told Them, which features GZA, 21 Savage, Dave, Seyi Vibez, Byron Messia, RZA, and J. Cole.
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Travis Scott released the official music video for the Playboi Carti-assisted “FE!N.” Directed by Gabriel Moses, the music video finds the two rappers spiraling through multiple settings. The dizzying video features a children’s choir, dancers, and an assortment of spinning characters that add to the mystery of the dark video.
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G Herbo released the official music video for his “Subject” track. Starting the visual in interview mode, the Chicago rapper is ready to move on, addressing recent legal woes and rumors on the hard-hitting song. “Everybody keep asking me about dumb sh*t. Change the subject,” raps the 28-year-old.
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Moneybagg Yo teamed up with Rob49 for the twerk-ready “Bussin” and made sure the video featured a handful of beautiful women. The leading lady in the NSFW visual is Ari Fletcher, model, entrepreneur, and current girlfriend of the Memphis rapper. Bikini-bearing booties and buss-down chains take center stage in the DirectedByFrankie music video.
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A Boogie Wit da Hoodie proves to be the biggest in the city in the “Steppas” music video. Directed by Phil Meyer, the visual finds the Highbridge, New York City representative towering over an urban landscape in size and energy. “Steppas” is A Boogie’s first release this year.
Bktherula shares an intense music video for her song “CODE.” The 21-year-old directs the visual herself, performing the song in a tight close-up. The quick-yet-aggressive track is amplified by shaking camera movements, flashing visual effects, and the Atlanta native’s raw energy.
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Killer Mike brings Blxst to Atlanta in the “EXIT 9” music video. Directed by Shane Smith, the visual finds the two musicians in the Georgia capital enjoying all the city has to offer, from the famous Cascade roller rink to the Blue Flame strip club. The video concludes with audio from Mike’s Grammy Award acceptance speech for Best Rap Album.
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IDK and Joey Bada$$ rap it out in their “DENiM” collaboration. The video, directed by Autre Fish, finds the two musicians flex a life of luxury. From expensive cars to the lavish Parisian residence where the video is shot, the pair enjoy the well-deserved fruits of their labor. “DENiM” is IDK’s first official release since last year’s F65 album.
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Mozzy looks inward on “JADED” featuring Eric Bellinger. In the ADAMKG and IMX SEBASTIAN-directed visual, the Sacramento rapper is surrounded by several crosses as he reflects on his life’s journey. The track is set to be featured on Mozzy’s forthcoming album, Children Of The Slums.
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Shenseea enjoys a tropical escape in the Rizzy-directed “Die For You” music video. Wearing a red lingerie set, flowing robe and laced-up heels, the Jamaican musician sings “Me will do anything you want me fi do,” in the explicit hook.
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MGK and Trippie Redd share the music video for “Beauty” from their collaborative genre: sadboy album. The Ohio musicians get high-tech in the Philip R. Lopez-directed music video.
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Maxo Kream and That Mexican OT pay homage to Texas in the “Talkin In Screw” music video. Directed by DGreen Filmz, the visual finds the two rappers at the Screwed Up Records store in Houston. Maxo Kream wears a Screwed Up Click t-shirt while That Mexican OT opts for his standard, hip-hop cowboy get-up.
