Mya - "Lock U Down"

Pure fire on this one. I love the direction, love the pace, love her! Great video, a little remnant of "The Best of Me", but this one showcases her redefining who she is. Well done Ms. Mya!

Pretty Ricky - Push it Baby ft. Sean Paul

Say what you want about Pretty Ricky, these dudes are freaking hilarious and seem fun (if you can't tell by watching this video, then go get your eyes checked cause obviously you are blind). But what I like about this video is that they could've easily set it at a strip club, or any other typical place that r&b/hip-hop videos are showcased at, but instead they upped the ante (and apparently their budget) and did something out of the norm with their "phantom of the opera" attire, and Renaissance-like style and atmosphere. Kudos to them for stepping out of the square on this one!

I will admit that though they strayed from the norm, there are some typical elements that they seemingly just couldn't let go of...(if you don't know what I'm talking about, then you don't need to know).

Even so, BORING----this video is not.

Leslie ft. Bobby Valentino - Accorde-moi

What can I say, it's Bobby V. I really like how the intimacy between these two is obvious, yet subtle- (if that makes any type of sense). I love the way the director set up the shots so that the audience can connect with each artists on a personal level. I love the chemistry, and Bobby V.'s stylist better be getting top dollar, because as usual he looks fab..."me likes alot".

Ludacris - "Slap"

Interesting take on 'Taxi'. Kinda feels like a emotionally intense 4 min. film, but he loses me in the end when the pain/frustration driven moment turns somewhat comical (mirror scene, and slapping everyboddy and they momma scene). I'm not sure if that is what he was going for, but nonetheless what I interpreted. Anybody else?

Joe - "If I Was Your Man"

I hope the DP (Director of Photography) of this video was paid accordingly, because this is a fine example of a beautiful piece of film. Honestly, everything about this video is great...the direction, production design, wardrobe, casting (Blair Underwood!), etc. Joe never disappoints his fans, or brings less than his A-game. Considering that it's been a minute since we've last seen him, it's not hard to see why we've missed him so much.

Beautiful work!

Linkin Park - "What I've Done"

It's amazing how some people can think outside of the box, and run. This video is pure, filled with essence, and extremely insightful. Not only do you hear the lyrics, but you can see where they are coming from. We should have more videos like this one, OUTSIDE of our "so called" norm.

Paris Bennett - "No Ordinary Love / I'm So Hot"

Paris Bennett - Ordinary Love/I'm So Hot
Uploaded by ch1c

Cute song, but very ORDINARY video. Very plain, and simple...straight to the point. Not too creative on this one. Seen it before, just w/Chris Brown---"Yo / Gimme That".