Kendrick and SZA released the first visual for the Black Panther soundtrack.  The video was directed by Dave Myers & the little homies, who have directed all the videos for Kendrick’s Damn. album thus far.

A lot of times when a music video is made for a song from a movie soundtrack, its usually just filled with clips of the movie.  However, Dave Myers & the little homies did not take that shortcut and created a visual that kept with the spirit of Black Panther will its African influences, but still is able to stand as a video on its own.

My favorite scene is the gold room. It definitely plays a trick with the eyes will all the layers, and you aren’t sure what is physical and what is digital.

If you want to potentially see Kendrick and SZA perform this song together live, check out the tour schedule for TDE’s Championship Tour here.

 

Chance The Rapper hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time this Saturday, but this was not his first go around on the show by any means. He has performed on the show three times, twice as a musical guest and once as a surprise appearance for “Ultralight Beam” for when Kanye West was a musical guest. He has also appeared in two skits before being an official host.

Let’s look back at Chance on SNL so far. I’m sure he will be back for me.

First Appearance-musical guest-December 2015
Sunday Candy

Chance The Rapper – Sunday Candy SNL from ScousaJ on Vimeo.

Somewhere In Paradise

Chance The Rapper – Somewhere in Paradise (SNL 2015) from Arnold White on Vimeo.

Second Appearance-musical guest-February 2016

Ultralight Beam

Jingle Barack

Chance was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for his contribution on this song.

Silent Night

What happens when a community puts on a holiday play.

Same Drugs

Finish Line

Fourth Appearance, First Time Hosting-November 2017

Chance-giving Monologue

In his opening monologue, Chance writes a song about Thanksgiving to get that Mariah Carey holiday money

Sports Announcer

Chance plays a basketball commentator that has to cover a hockey game.

Rap History

This skit takes on the argument about current rap artists not knowing their history.

Come Back, Barack

Chance makes an old school R&B asking Barack to come back. Throwback elemenets included large suits, singing in the rain and a bedroom set.

Porn Pizza Delivery

What happens when someone does not understand they are part of a porn.

Wayne Thanksgiving

Batman’s excessive “justice” is talked about during a Bruce Wayne food drive.

Family Feud: Harvey Family Thanksgiving

Paternity controversy when Steve Harvey’s family visits Family Feud.

Career Day:

Two kids gas their parents up on Career Day. Oh, P.S., Chance is shirtless.

Do you think Chance will be nominated for any Emmys for this appearance on SNL?

Taylor’s AT&T channel has been releasing behind the scenes videos of the making of the album “reputation” with its series “Making of A Song.” Most of the videos have been posted on Taylor’s YouTube channel so far, except “Call It What You Want.” However, a helpful YouTube user has uploaded the video above.

This is one of my favorite songs off the album, so it was cool to see the process. Also, Taylor basically confirms that that necklace she’s been wearing frequently in the initial of her lover. You can find the necklace here.

Over two months after its early August release , Camila released the video for her single “Havana.” This was more of a concept video than her previous video “Cryin In The Club,” and I actually think its way more fun. Camila plays different characters, including an actress in a telenovela and movie and a homebody named Karla (Camila’s first name) that desperately needs to stop living vicariously through TV.

It was a very cute story and I love how she is embracing the Latin market. It seems more authentic than just the typical mainstream pop route. I feel like she is slowly building a solid career that can last overtime instead of mixing together some instant, quick, short lasting success.

Check Camila out on the Jingle Ball Tour. Dates are here.

 

In Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do” video, the major moment is the when the old Taylors are climbing to the top. While many of the Taylors represent different eras of her career, some of the Taylor are significant moments from her relationship with Calvin Harris.

One of the Taylor wears her outfit from the 2015 Billboard awards. This was a significant moment in their relationship because this was the first time they were at an entertainment event together as a couple. Calvin also kissed her when she won an award. This is considered the confirmation of their relationship.

The old Taylor from 2015 IHeartRadio Award was also a major moment for Calvin and Taylor. When winning the award for best tour, she thanks her boyfriend Adam, Calvin Harris’ real name.

#iHeartAwards: @TaylorSwift13 thanks Justin Timberlake, Calvin Harris in acceptance speech https://t.co/s3fft9xZa0 https://t.co/Xq6yz1imEw

— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) April 4, 2016

While some can argue that she just happened to have these outfits in her closet still, Taylor has shown that nothing is coincidence and may be a dig at Calvin.

Check out the entire video below.

They. released a video for the song “Deep End” off their debut album “Nu Religion: Hyena.”  The track, which was originally released in 2016 on SoundCloud, is about giving in to all your vices for the weekend, including women and drinking. The video fits in perfectly with the moodiness that They.’s other visuals have had, and I found it interesting that the wolf was also the woman from the beginning of the video and they eventually drive away from her.

“Deep End” is my favorite They. song so I’m excited it’s a single. The mix of keyboard and trap beats with R&B and rap is the perfect concotion that best represents They.’s sound.

Click here to check out pictures from They.’s tour.

Zedd and Alessia Cara released the video for their collaboration “Stay.” While the song is about not wanting to let go of a love, the video has an interesting take on the how one action can change everything. In the first universe, Zedd doesn’t catch the elevator in time to share it with Alessia, so they enjoy their day separately.  When he does catch the elevator, they have a fun day together, which ends unexpectedly.

The story line and message is interesting as it relates to the movie that the song is featured in, “Everything, Everything” that shows how meeting a person can change your life in ways you don’t expect.