“Where There’s No One” by She-Devils
Directed by She-Devils and Devon Welsh
As the band’s Audrey Ann said, “The song is about the vulnerability of showing your weaknesses to someone you care about and feeling rejected because it isn’t received with compassion.” The video focuses on Ann under a spotlight. David Lynch vibes.
“DON’T TOUCH MY HAIR” by SOLANGE
Directed by Alan Ferguson and Solange Knowles
Obviously iconic.
“Straight Outta Vagina” by Pussy Riot featuring Desi Mo & Leikeli47
Directed by Phillip R Lopez
As Pussy Riot once said, “pussy is the new dick, ladies.”
“I DON’T LOVE YOU ANYMORE” by ANOHNI
BRB, crying.
“Dat $tick” by Rich Chigga
See also, “Rappers React to Rich Chigga ” which subsequently resulted in this remix.
“R.E.D.” by A Tribe Called Red featuring Yasiin Bey, Narcy & Black Bear
Directed by Yassin ‘Narcy’ Alsalman for the Halluci Nation
Filmed in Cape Town, South Africa off We Are the Halluci Nation, the elusive Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) tells us what’s been up from the desert with the help of Narcy who also directed the video, and explains it as such… “This time capsule and visual to R.E.D. is about one man finding himself, and reconnecting with Planet Earth. As an emissary of the Halluci Nation, I arrive to guide him back to himself, so he can find us again. It is the story of breaking ground, finding light and faith. It is about the power of our ancestors and the power of us.”
“Easy” by Hinds
Directed by John Strong
“easy” is the worst moment in the universe during a relationship cause you love him but he doesn’t anymore…there is just nothing you can do, it’s too late to take it easy.
A clever take on a classic performance video. Read our interview with Hinds here.
“Borders” by M.I.A.
Directed by M.I.A
“Borders, what’s up with that? Politics, what’s up with that? Police shots, what’s up with that? Identities, what’s up with that? Your privilege, what’s up with that?”
“BRUJAS” by PRINCESS NOKIA
Directed by Asli Baykal
WITCHES > BITCHES (bruja means witch in Spanish)
“Find Me” by Sigma featuring Birdy
Directed by SIMS
Stranger Things breakout star Millie Bobby Brown gives an emotional performance while flying through a city Bjork “Big Time Sensuality ” style.