From the hood to the desert to high school, this week’s list of visuals leaves no concept untouched. Troy Ave shows us how to have a good time while Dom Kennedy takes a trip down memory lane, and everything in between is just as unforgettable, be it via classic black and white cinematography or the vibrant summertime-filled pic.
We can show you better than we can tell you, so we’ll let the treatments do the talking. Hit the gallery on the following pages to see some of the best vids you might have missed this week.
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10. Troy Ave – “Good Time”
Director: Llama & Rob Dade
Troy Ave is just trying to have a good time, with plenty of booze and babes in tow.
9. Lil Boosie – “Crazy”
Director: Motion Family
Everyone loves a solid black and white visual, and in this one, Boosie Bad Azz gets really deep.
8. Azealia Banks – “Heavy Metal And Reflective”
Director: Rob Soucy and Nick Ace
Azealia Banks is kidnapped before she plays Houdini in the middle of the desert. Never a dull moment.
7. Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – “Harold’s”
Director: Gregory Buissereth
Freddie takes viewers back to his hometown of Gary, Ind.
6. Rick Ross Ft. French Montana – “What A Shame”
Director: Eif Rivera
The Boss is seen smashing his chick before hitting the streets with the goons. A mob-like plot makes for an interesting backdrop.
5. Cam’ron Ft. Jim Jones & Hell Rell – “C.F.W.U. (Reunited)”
Director: Eif Rivera
This one restores the classic Dipset feel via a cinematic street visual.
4. Jeezy – “Me OK”
Director: Motion Family
Jeezy takes a break from his star-studded life and visits several Atlanta hoods throughout the crisp visual treatment.
3. Rick Ross – “Supreme”
Director: Dre Films
The luxurious track is given a great, classic summertime visual where Ross is seen frolicking in the tropics of Miami.
2. Asher Roth Ft. Major Myjah – “Last Of The Flohicans”
Director: Ken Koller
A psychedelic soundscape, both in tone and aesthetic. Originality isn’t dead.
1. Dom Kennedy – “After School”
Director: Brandon Lee Stratton
Remember what it was like holding hands at recess? As minimalist as it may be, Dom evokes a nostalgic feel and sense of innocence here.
