James Morrison - You Make It Real
You Make It Real is the first single from soulful British singer-songwriter James Morrison’s second album Songs For You, Truths for Me.
Rihanna - Disturbia
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum! Disturbia, taken from Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded, is another insanely catchy slice of R&B-pop from Rihanna. The song is co-written by her is-he/isn’t-he boyfriend Chris Brown, and the video sees the Barbadian beauty in a variety of dark and sinister, yet very sexy, scenarios. Disturbia, indeed.
Rihanna - Take A Bow
R&B femme fatal Rihanna returns with a gentle break-up ballad penned by super-star Ne-Yo. Take A Bow is taken from the album Good Girl Gone Bad.
Maroon 5 feat. Rihanna - If I Never See Your Face Again (Making Of The Video)
Go behind the scenes with rock legends Maroon 5 and R&B superstar Rihanna as they shoot the video for If I Never See Your Face Again. According to director Anthony Mandler the colourful, Victorian-era costumes create a "sexy and sexual" feel.
Maroon 5 feat. Rihanna - If I Never See Your Face Again
If I Never See Your Face Again is taken from US radio-friendly rockers Maroon 5's 2007 album It Won’t Be Soon Before Long and features R&B sensation Rihanna.
Rihanna - Unfaithful (Live from MEN Arena, Manchester)
R&B superstar Rihanna performs her tender ballad Unfaithful live at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England. Taken from the Good Girl Gone Bad Live DVD. Unfaithful was written by fellow R&B star Ne-Yo.
Rihanna - Shut Up And Drive (Live from MEN Arena, Manchester)
R&B superstar Rihanna performs Shut Up and Drive live at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England. Dressed in sexy black and red PVC the Barbados-born beauty leads a group of dancers and her band on a rocking rendition of the hit single. Taken from the Good Girl Gone Bad Live DVD.
Noah And The Whale - 5 Years Time
British folk popsters Noah And The Whale are joined by teenage singer-songwriter Laura Marling in the video to their single 5 Years Time. Catchy and just perfect for those long summer’s evenings. Taken from their debut album Peaceful The World Lays Me Down.
The Pussycat Dolls – When I Grow Up (Documentary)
When I grow up I wanna watch a documentary about Nicole Scherzinger and her Pussycat Dolls. Join the sexy girl group on their last night in the studio as they put the finishing touches on the vocals, as they sound check and as they perform live on US TV show Jimmy Kimmel Live.
The Pussycat Dolls - When I Grow Up
The Pussycat Dolls return with When I Grow Up from their second album Doll Domination and is an upbeat dancefloor smash to rival anything from the sexy girls' debut album PCD. Nicole Scherzinger tells us how when she was young she just wanted to be in movies, be on TV and have boobies by the time she was grown up. Careful what you wish for…
Lil Wayne - Tha Carter III (Documentary Part 1 of 3)
This is the first part of a short documentary on US Hip-Hop star Lil Wayne featuring a candid interview with the star and some raw footage of him at a rap battle / MC event.
Lil Wayne feat. T-Pain - Got Money
Got Money is taken from Lil Wayne’s 2008 album Tha Carter III and features fellow rapper and vocal maestro T-Pain. Wayne and co. throw money around and rob a bank in the video which features Young Money Ray J, Shorty Mack, Birdman and producer’s Play-n-Skillz, but the cops are soon on the scene. Will they get away?
Lil Wayne - Tha Carter III (Documentary Part 2 of 3)
This is the second part of a short documentary on US Hip-Hop star Lil Wayne featuring a candid interview with the star, a glimpse of Lil Wayne on the set for Birdman’s video for 100 Million and some raw footage of him entertaining a crowd of eager fans.
Lil Wayne - A Milli
A Milli is the second single taken from US Hip-Hop legend Lil Wayne’s 2008 album Tha Carter III. The video, directed by Gil Green (who has made videos for Akon, Young Buck, Kardinal Offishall and Tony Yayo) features fellow rapper Birdman and sees Lil Wayne getting out of his tour bus, meeting a fan all on the Los Angeles set of forthcoming video Got Money featuring T-Pain.
Lil Wayne - Tha Carter III (Documentary Part 3 of 3)
This is the third part of a short documentary about million-selling US Hip-Hop phenomenon Lil Wayne. It features a candid interview with the rap star talking about his 2008 album, Tha Carter III, as well as some raw footage of him entertaining a crowd of eager fans.
Lil Wayne feat. Static Major - Lollipop
Lollipop is taken from Cash Money-signed, New Orleans-born Hip-Hop star Lil Wayne’s 2008 album Tha Carter III and features Sean “Static Major” Garrett who sadly died shortly after the video was shot giving it an added sense of poignancy. The video features cameos Birdman, Brisco, Mack 10, and Glasses Malone alongside Lil Wayne, Static and a host of sexy women.
Lil Wayne - Count Down To Tha Carter III (Documentary)
In the run up to the hotly anticipated release of Weezy’s 2008 album Tha Carter III, Peter Rosenburg from New York Hip-Hop and urban radio station Hot 97, Aura Harewood from gossip and lifestyle website All That’s Fab, Chuck Creekmur from All Hip-Hop.com, Carl Chery from XXL Mag.com and Amanda Diva from VH1 are all interviewed in this short documentary on Cash Money’s star rapper. Also features Robin Thicke.
Birdman feat. Lil' Wayne - Pop Bottles
Bryan Williams aka Birdman started Cash Money Records with his brother Ronald back in 1991. Today he is still making music and this cool Hip-Hop joint features Lil' Wayne and Jadakiss. Pop Bottles is taken from Birdman's 2007 album, 5* Stunna.
Amy Winehouse - Just Friends
Just Friends is taken from diminutive English jazz star Amy Winehouse’s multi-million selling album Black To Back. The stylish black and white video features some footage of Winehouse performing live.
OneRepublic - Mercy
Mercy is a powerful rock ballad from Ryan Tedder and his band OneRepublic. Taken from the album Dreaming Out Loud.
Solange - I Decided (Making Of The Video)
Go behind the scenes with Solange Knowles as she shoots the video for Motown-inspired debut single I Decided. The former Destiny’s Child star and sister of Beyonce talks at length about the song and of course about the Diana Ross costume she is wearing.
Solange - I Decided
Solange Knowles, until now over-shadowed by her famous sister Beyonce, steps out into the pop music limelight as a bona-fide star in her own right. Her perfect pop music is pitched between the soulful glamour of Diana Ross and The Supremes and the R&B sass and swagger of her sister’s former outfit Destiny’s Child. Taken from the album Sol-Angel and the Hadley Street Dreams. I Decided was co-written by Pharrell Williams.
N.E.R.D - Everyone Nose (All The Girls Standing In The Line For The Bathroom) (Remix)
N.E.R.D’s stomping single from Seeing Sounds Everyone Nose… gets the remix treatment courtesy of Hype Warhol and features the rapping skills of one Mr. Kanye West and of course The Neptunes’ Pharrell Williams.
Black Kids - Look At Me (When I Rock Wichoo)
Look At Me (When I Rock Wichoo) is taken from the debut album by new wave revivalists Black Kids, Partie Traumatic. The band appear as characters from lots of 1980s children’s cartoons such as M.A.S.K., Thundercats, Dungeons & Dragons, The Mysterious Cities of Gold, Ulysses and more.
Shwayze - Buzzin' (Making Of The Video)
Go behind the scenes with US rapper Shwayze as he shoots the video for Buzzin’ on a sun-soaked beach with partner in crime Cisco Adler and a host of young sexy models.
Shwayze - Buzzin’
Buzzin' is taken from new US Hip-Hop sensation Shwayze's self-titled debut album. The video is set at a house party at a beach with the sun high and a lot of sexy girls. The video features Whitestarr guitarist and former lover of O.C. star Mischa Barton, Cisco Adler (from VH1 series Rock Life). Shwayze is set to star in his own MTV series this summer, also called Buzzin'
Shwayze - Corona And Lime (Making Of The Video)
Go behind the scenes with US rapper Shwayze and guitarist Cisco Adler as they make the video for single Corona And Lime with director Shane Drake (Angels & Airwaves, Fall Out Boy, Panic at the Disco, Paramore, Hawthorne Heights).
Ladyhawke - Dusk Till Dawn
Ladyhawke hails from New Zealand and peddles a catchy brand of 80s electro synth pop. Taking her name from the 1985 fantasy film starring Matthew Broderick (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Producers), Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner, Batman Begins) and Michelle Pfeiffer (Scarface, Batman Returns and Eminem’s movie 8 Mile). Taken the album Ladyhawke.
Various Artists - Gimme Gimme Gimme (A man after midnight)
This classic Abba hit is given the Hollywood treatment from the all star cast of box office smash hit movie Mamma Mia. Amanda Seyfried leads the Hollywood elite including James Bond star Pierce Brosnan, Mermaid Meryl Streep, Stellan Skarsgård, Bridget Jones’ Colin Firth and the grande dame of British acting, Julie Walters. Original Abba member Benny Andersson is also featured in the video. There’s no sign of Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Agnetha Fältskog or Björn Ulvaeus.
The Game feat. Travis Barker - Dope Boys
“Beats by Dr. Dre” say the opening credits of this Matt Alonzo-directed video which features former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and sees The Game and his crew in a urban warehouse making plans and handling drugs. Gangsta rap at its finest with some brutal percussion.
Weezer - Pork And Beans (Making Of The Video)
Weezer’s video to Pork And Beans is arguably the most talked about music video of 2008. Go behind the scenes and see how the video, which parodies the biggest viral videos of the last few years (Numa Numa, The Dramatic Prairie Dog, The Diet Coke and Mentos Experiment, Star Wars Kid, Judson Laipply’s Evolution of Dance, Chocolate Rain) was put together. Some of the original stars are gathered together to shoot the video with the guys from the band.
Weezer - Pork And Beans
American College Rock superstars Weezer return with their third self titled album, known as The Red Album. The video to Pork And Beans is a hilarious mash-up of some well known viral video stars including Numa Numa, The Dramatic Prairie Dog, The Diet Coke and Mentos Experiment, GI Joe Gay, Chris Crocker’s Leave Britney Alone rant, Miss Teen USA, Star Wars Kid, Judson Laipply’s Evolution of Dance, K-Fed’s Popozao, iPhone - Will It Blend? and many more.
Mariah Carey feat. T.I. - I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time
I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time is the third single from Mariah Carey’s 2008 album E=MC2 and features rapper T.I. The video, directed by Chris Applebaum (who also directed Rihanna’s Umbrella) was shot in Hawaii and sees Mariah wearing a skimpy bikini and swimming with dophins.
G-Unit - I Like The Way She Do It
I Like The Way She Do It is taken from G-Unit’s 2008 album T.O.S (Terminate On Sight) and features 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo. The first part of the video finds 50 Cent eyeing up some sexy women, whilst in the second part the G-Unit appear as soldiers.
Robin Thicke - Magic (Making Of The Video)
Join American R&B/soul singer Robin Thicke as he shoots the video to his single Magic, taken from his album Somewhere Else.
Robin Thicke - Magic
Magic is taken from US singer Robin Thicke’s 2008 album Something Else and harks back to a classic R&B jazz sound from the 1970s. The video, directed by Robert Hales (Britney Spears, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Shwayze, Jonas Brothers, Scissor Sisters and Craig David amongst others) sees Thicke dancing amongst some clever Star Wars style CGI.
Robin Thicke - Robin Thicke On Something Else (Documentary)
US R&B-pop star Robin Thicke talks about his new album Something Else and about musicians like Elvis Presley and The Beatles and about how his music is celebration music, suitably for a Miami beach party.
The Presets - Talk Like That
Talk Like That is taken from Australia’s exponents of dark, brooding, synth-driven electronica, The Preset’s album Apocalypso.
Gabriella Cilmi - Save The Lies
Save The Lies is the second single from Australian teenage pop sensation Gabriella Cilmi. Following the smoky soul of jazzy debut Sweet About Me, Save The Lies sees the sexy young starlet take a more electronic, dance-based route. Taken from her debut Lessons To Be Learned.
LL Cool J feat. The-Dream - Baby
Baby is taken from US Hip-Hop legend LL Cool J’s 2008 album Exit 13 and features R&B star The-Dream. The video finds LL and The-Dream in a club dancing with some sexy ladies. The-Dream is best known for co-writing Rihanna’s summer smash Umbrella and has worked with R Kelly, Jesse McCartney and Usher.
Iglu & Hartly - In This City
New American pop upstarts Iglu & Hartly are causing quite a storm in UK and Europe with their illicit brand of infectious electronic sleaze disco rap. From their debut album & Then Boom.
3 Doors Down - About the 3 Doors Down Album (Documentary)
US rock giants 3 Doors Down talk about recording their self-titled 2008 album in the sunshine state of Florida.
3 Doors Down - It's Not My Time
It's Not My Time is taken from US rockers 3 Doors Down’s self titled 2008 album. Set in Cincinnati, this thought provoking video follows a man athletically “free-running” through the city. Keep an eye on the time of day as the plot unfolds.
N.E.R.D - Everyone Nose (All The Girls Standing In The Line For The Bathroom)
Everyone Nose is taken from N.E.R.D.'s 2008 album Seeing Sounds. The video sees the band performing live in a club amidst a crazy party - we might just be able to guess what the girls are queuing for - with Pharrell Williams bouncing around like Disney character Tigger on stage. The video also features 'is she/isn't she lesbian' well known party-goer Lindsay Lohan.
Duffy - Stepping Stone
Stepping Stone is taken from million-selling doe-eyed Welsh chanteuse Duffy’s debut album Rockferry. The soulful song is reminiscent of Dusty Springfield and has that classic Motown sound. The stylish video is directed by Sophie Muller who has made videos for Gwen Stefani’s No Doubt, Garbage, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Björk, Hole (Courtney Love), Beth Orton, PJ Harvey, Pink, Sugababes, KT Tunstall, Jamelia, Dido, Leona Lewis and Shakira.
Duffy – Mercy (US Version)
Mercy is taken from Duffy’s debut album Rockferry and finds the young Welsh chanteuse dragging the sound of the swining sixties into the naughties. It’s early Tamla Motown meets Dusty Springfield delivered by a cherubic Amy Winehouse.
Duffy - Warwick Avenue
Warwick Avenue is taken from Welsh chanteuse Duffy’s debut album Rockferry. The single-shot video sees the R&B/soul siren teary-eyed as she takes a taxi ride through the rain soaked streets of London.
Duffy – I Am Duffy (Documentary)
Welsh soul siren Duffy talks candidly about her life before 2008 turned her into one of the biggest names on the UK music scene, about playing gigs, and about writing her debut album Rockferry with famous musicians such as Bernard Butler (Suede guitarist, producer of debut Libertines single). The video also features intimate live performances of Rockferry and Mercy from London’s tiny, exclusive Pigalle Club.
Duffy - Rockferry
Duffy is set to become one of the hottest musical talents of 2008. Rockferry is her debut single and marks her assault on the charts. Her jazz influenced pop is reminiscent of Amy Winehouse and Fiona Apple.
Duffy - Mercy (Live at AZ Studio, Paris)
Sensational Welsh soul singer Duffy performs a tender acoustic version of her smash hit Mercy live at the AZ studio in Paris, France.
Busta Rhymes feat. Linkin Park - We Made It
US Hip-Hop legend Busta Rhymes teams up with rap-rock/nu-metal types Linkin Park. Taken from Busta’s 2008 album Blessed. Linkin Park have previously worked with many Hip-Hop artists, the most famous of which was Jay-Z on mash-up single Numb/Encore in 2004.
Busta Rhymes - Don't Touch Me (Throw Da Water On 'Em)
Don't Touch Me (Throw Da Water On 'Em) is taken from US Hip-Hop legend Busta Rhymes' 2008 album Blessed. The funny video features Busta dressed like James Brown in one scene whilst in another, dressed as a fireman hosing down some sexy ladies.
Fall Out Boy - Thnks fr th Mmrs (Live in Phoenix, Arizona)
US emo giants Fall Out Boy perform a rocking version of smash hit single Thnks fr th Mmrs in front of an eager Arizona audience. Taken from the Fall Out Boy **** Live in Phoenix DVD.
Fall Out Boy - Grand Theft Autumn / Where Is Your Boy (Live in Phoenix, Arizona)
US emo giants Fall Out Boy perform a rocking version of Grand Theft Autumn / Where Is Your Boy in front of a packed-out Arizona audience. Taken from the Fall Out Boy **** Live in Phoenix DVD.
Ne-Yo - Closer
Closer is taken from R&B superstar Ne-Yo’s album Year Of The Gentleman. The stylish video features sharp-suited Ne-Yo pulling off some incredible dance moves similar to Michael Jackson’s during his Bad era and Justin Timberlake.
The Saturdays - If This Is Love
What's your favourite day of the week? According to new British pop sensations it's everyone’s favourite day of the week, hence their moniker. If This Is Love carries on the tradition of great, catchy British pop music think Sugababes, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Girls Aloud, Tiffany, Bananarama and many more. Band members Frankie and Rochelle were formerly members of S Club 8.
Nelly feat. Ashanti & Akon - Body On Me (Making Of The Video)
Go behind the scenes with US Hip-Hop legend Nelly, R&B singer Ashanti, and crooner Akon as they shoot the video for hit single Body On Me at the Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas. Also features ALI from St Lunatics, rapper Young Clever, Avery Storm and director Benny Boom.
Nelly feat. Ashanti & Akon - Body On Me
Body On Me is taken from Nelly's 2008 album, Brass Knuckles, and a collaboration with the rapper's girlfriend, sexy R&B singer Ashanti, as well as Akon. The flirtatious urban joint is accompanied by a video involving luxurious swimming pools, nightclubs and gambling.
Nelly feat. Fergie – Behind The Video to Party People (Documentary)
Join US Hip-Hop star Nelly on the set of the video to Party People. Part Making of the video, part documentary, the video contains interviews with stars Fergie and Nelly about their music, their careers and about the video for Party People itself. Director Marc Webb also features.
Dirty Pretty Things - Tired Of England
Carl Barat and his Dirty Pretty Things return with the lead single to second album Romance at Short Notice. Tired Of England depicts a typical Anglo-Saxon pagan May Day ritual similar to the classic 1973 Wicker Man movie staring Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland and Edward Woodward.
Enrique Iglesias - Can You Hear Me (Making Of The Video)
Go behind the scenes with Enrique Iglesias as he shoots the video to Can You Hear Me. Enrique talks about his love for football and his pride at the song being used for the 2008 European Cup.
Enrique Iglesias - Can You Hear Me
Can You Hear Me is an infectious instant summer smash hit from Spanish heart-throb Enrique Iglesias, sure to set dance floors alight the world over and is the official song for the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship (Euro 2008) taking place in Austria and Switzerland, arguably the second biggest football tournament after the World Cup.
Portishead - The Rip
The Rip is taken from British alternative band and trip-hop pioneers Portishead’s 2008 studio album Third. The stylish animated video was created by Nick Uff who works entirely in 16mm film. "Animated films cannot stand still… they can be quite difficult on the eye, especially in the style I use, it's very busy, a bit scratchy" says Nick Uff and he’d be right, it’s a stunning video.
Keri Hilson - Energy
Energy is taken from new R&B sensation Keri Hilson’s debut album A Perfect World. The video sees the sweaty young singer in a locker room and a boxing ring, training and making out with her trainer before eventually taking on her rival in a girl on girl fight.
Keri Hilson - Meet Keri Hilson (Documentary)
Meet new US r&b/soul sensation Keri Hilson as she talks about her debut album In A Perfect World..., her influences (Mary J Blige, P Diddy, Ludacris and Britney Spears), her appearance with Nelly Furtado (Promiscuous), performing on Justin Timberlake’s FutureSex tour, Snoop Dogg guesting on the album and collaborating with Timbaland on The Way I Are.
Nas feat. Keri Hilson - Hero
Hero is taken from US Hip-Hop legend Nas’ 2008 album Untitled and features R&B singer Keri Hilson. Nas’ decision to name the album Untitled followed a lot of controversy over the intended title. Many thought naming an album with the “N word” inappropriate, so the rapper changed the title at the last minute. Much of Hero’s lyrical content focuses on this.
White Lies - Death
Death is the second single from doomy Brit post-punk rockers White Lies. The bass heavy intro recalls early Interpol. The band have been compared to Jesus and Mary Chain, Black Rebel Motor Cycle Club, The Teardrop Explodes, Editors and Joy Division. UK newspaper The Times said: “so epic is the sound they create, Death’s foreboding of fear is almost entirely dissolved by the gliding vocals and dream-like bass”
Ray J - Sexy Can I
R&B crooner Ray J returns with Sexy Can I, taken from his 2008 album All I Feel. Ray J and Yung Berg get suggestive with some saucy lyrics and sexy ladies.
Gabriella Cilmi - Sweet About Me
Gabriella Cilmi’s soulful jazz inflected pop will catapult this pretty young thing into 2008’s celebrity A-list. With a voice somewhere between Amy Winehouse and KT Tunstall, Gabriella is set to soundtrack Echo Beach, UK TV’s version of the OC starring Kylie Minogue’s former screen partner, Jason Donovan.
Gabriella Cilmi - Introducing Gabriella (Documentary)
Meet Gabriella Cilmi, the young woman with a beautifully soulful voice whose single Sweet About Me is currently sweeping the UK. The Australian born teen sensation performs live in London, shoots her video, sings at radio sessions and even meets BBC TV legend Jools Holland. Producer Brian Higgins of Xenomania (Sugababes, Girls Aloud, Kylie Minogue) is also featured.
Gabriella Cilmi - Don't Wanna Go To Bed Now (Live at Ronnie Scott's, London)
Australian-born teenage soul sensation Gabriella Cilmi performs the upbeat Don't Wanna Go To Bed Now live at London’s legendary Ronnie Scott’s jazz club.
Gabriella Cilmi - Save The Lies (Live at Ronnie Scott's, London)
Australian-born teenage soul sensation Gabriella Cilmi performs the funky Save The Lies live at London’s legendary Ronnie Scott’s jazz club.
Gabriella Cilmi - Sanctuary (Live at Ronnie Scott's, London)
Australian-born teenage soul sensation Gabriella Cilmi performs her song Sanctuary live at London’s legendary Ronnie Scott’s jazz club.
Gabriella Cilmi - Sweet About Me (Live at Ronnie Scott's, London)
Australian-born teen soul sensation Gabriella Cilmi performs the smash hit debut single Sweet About Me live at legendary London jazz club, Ronnie Scott’s.
Gabriella Cilmi - Awkward Game (Live at Ronnie Scott's, London)
Australian-born teenage soul sensation Gabriella Cilmi performs Awkward Game live at London’s legendary Ronnie Scott’s jazz club.
Alan Braxe feat. Killa Kella & Fallon - Nightwatcher (Show Me)
French electronic music pioneer teams up with UK beatboxer Killa Kella and sexy singer Fallon in this banging dance-floor anthem. Killa Kela has performed with many musical stars such as Pharrell, Justin Timberlake, Super Furry Animals, Prince, De La Soul and more. Braxe is currently producing Fallon’s debut album which is “a potent mix of french house, soul, pop, hip-hop and R&B”.
Flobots - Handlebars
Handlebars is taken from US rap-rock band Flobots' album Fight With Tools. The video has a stylish Japanese-style animation similar to the work of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli. Flobots’ are similar in style to political rap-rock pioneers Rage Against The Machine.
Flobots – Meet The Flobots (Documentary)
“People are looking for something different to what they’ve had over the past 8 years, and we’re trying to provide that through music” claim left-wing political rappers Flobots. Meet the band and listen to their thoughts on the world, politics and their music in this short documentary.
Flobots - Rise
Rise is taken from alternative US Hip-Hop artists Flobots album Fight With Tools. Flobots deliver a brand of political rap which features beautiful sounding string sections and packs the political punch of rap-rock pioneers Rage Against The Machine.
Mary J. Blige - Stay Down
Stay Down is taken from the Queen of Hip-Hop and soul, Mary J. Blige’s album Growing Pains. The video sees Mary J in the frozen arctic seas and features some stunning scenery.
Puddle Of Mudd - We Don't Have To Look Back Now (Making Of The Video)
Go behind the scenes with Wes Scantlin and the Puddle of Mudd boys as they shoot the video to We Don’t Have To Look Back Now. The video is shot in reverse which meant Scantlin had to learn his lines backwards, just like Coldplay singer Chris Martin did in the video to The Scientist.
Puddle Of Mudd - We Don't Have To Look Back Now
We Don't Have To Look Back Now is a powerful ballad from US grunge band Puddle Of Mudd. Taken from their 2008 album Promises.
Brit and Alex - Let It Go
iPhones at the ready – here come US pop sensations Brit and Alex. Let It Go is taken from the sexy twins’ self titled debut record and is featured on the soundtrack to the movie Step Up 2: The Streets.
Will.I.Am - One More Chance
One More Chance is taken from US Hip-Hop legend Will.I.Am’s album Songs About Girls. Will.I.Am walks around a sun-soaked city trying to win his girlfriend back - managing to pull a BlackBerry phone from a bus-stop advertisement, a car from the street and rearrange a shop sign’s letters to spell ‘Love U’ all for his beau.
Will.I.Am - Heartbreaker (Making Of The Video)
Go behind the scenes with Will.I.Am and Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole on the set of the video to Heartbreaker. Watch the beautiful Brit learn her dance steps, see the director chat about working with the Black Eyed Peas front man and see the choreographer in action.
Will.I.Am - Heartbreaker
Heartbreaker is taken from Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am’s album Songs About Girls and features British beauty Cheryl Cole from pop band Girls Aloud.
Ladyhawke - Back Of The Van
Ladyhawke hails from New Zealand and peddles a catchy brand of 80s electro synth pop mixed with the punk stylings of Chrissie Hynde’s Pretenders. Taking her name from the 1985 fantasy film starring Matthew Broderick (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Producers), Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner, Batman Begins) and Michelle Pfeiffer (Scarface, Batman Returns and Eminem’s movie 8 Mile). Taken the album Ladyhawke.
The Fratellis - Mistress Mabel
Punky Scottish rockers The Fratellis return with the debut single to their second album Here We Stand. It’s a typically spiky and upbeat song set to a colourful vaudevillian video with what looks like the Mad Hatters Tea Party from Lewis Carrol’s novel Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Kardinal Offishall feat. Akon - Dangerous
Dangerous is taken from Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall’s 2008 album Not 4 Sale, on Akon’s label Konvict Music, he also features in the song. The stylish video is set in Miami, Florida andt he song was produced by hAZEL and DJ Kemo.
Sharleen Spiteri - All The Times I Cried
All The Times I Cried is the debut solo single from former Texas frontwoman Sharleen Spiteri. The stylish video sees the heroine at an audition in a French theatre looking resplendent in red. Taken from the album Melody.
Sam Sparro - 21st Century Life
Flamboyant Australian-born, American-raised pop sensation Sam Sparro is every bit the new Jake Shears. This is an infectiously catchy electronic pop song is set to a hilarious bright and colourful mock-futuristic neon video. Taken from Sam Sparro’s self-titled debut album.
Sam Sparro - Black & Gold (Making Of The Video)
Go behind the scenes on the video shoot to UK pop sensation Sam Sparro’s smash hit debut single Black & Gold.
Sam Sparro - Black & Gold
New kid on the block Sam Sparro is one of the hottest artists of 2008. His debut single is a mash up of electronic synth pop and soulful melodies creating one of the most catchy debut singles of the year in Black and Gold which will soon see his name in lights just like Duffy, Adele and David Jordan so far this year.
Flyleaf - Sorrow
Sorrow is taken from US post-grunge rockers Flyleaf's self titled album. The melodic verse soon makes way for a huge, soaring chorus. This will appeal to fans of Paramour, 30 Seconds To Mars, Nickleback, Evanesence, Lacuna Coil, Forever The Sickest Kids and Nightwish.
Janet Jackson - Rock With U
R&B/pop sensation Janet Jackson drops the second single from her 2008 album Discipline. The song is co-written with Jermaine Dupri and Ne-Yo and was produced by Dupri. Saam Farahmand directs this amazingly choreographed video which was shot in one continuous take.
Maroon 5 - Makes Me Wonder (Live Take40 Session)
American pop rockers Maroon 5 perform Makes Me Wonder live as part of a Take40 Session. The song is taken from the album It Won’t Be Soon Before Long.
Maroon 5 - Take 40 Session (Interview Part 1 of 5)
Part 1 of an interview with Adam Levine and James Valentine from US pop rock giants Maroon 5. The pair talk briefly about playing live.
Maroon 5 - Harder To Breathe (Live Take40 Session)
American pop rockers Maroon 5 perform Harder To Breathe live as part of a Take40 Session. The song is taken from the album Songs About Jane.
Maroon 5 - Take 40 Session (Interview Part 2 of 5)
Part 2 of an interview with Adam Levine and James Valentine from US pop rock giants Maroon 5 in which Levine mentions his golden toilet.
Maroon 5 - Wake Up Call (Live Take40 Session)
American pop rockers Maroon 5 perform Wake Up Call live as part of a Take40 Session. The song is taken from the album It Won’t Be Soon Before Long.
Maroon 5 - Take 40 Session (Interview Part 3 of 5)
Part 3 of an interview with Adam Levine and James Valentine from US pop rock giants Maroon 5.
Maroon 5 - Sunday Morning (Live Take40 Session)
American pop rockers Maroon 5 perform Sunday Morning live as part of a Take40 Session. The song is taken from the album Songs About Jane.
Maroon 5 - Take 40 Session (Interview Part 4 of 5)
Part 4 of an interview with Adam Levine and James Valentine from US pop rock giants Maroon 5 in which Levine talks about writing lyrics.
Maroon 5 - She Will Be Loved (Live Take40 Session)
American pop rockers Maroon 5 perform She Will Be Loved live as part of a Take40 Session. The song is taken from the album Songs About Jane.
Maroon 5 - Take 40 Session (Interview Part 5 of 5)
Part 5 of an interview with Adam Levine and James Valentine from US pop rock giants Maroon 5 in which both talk about their favourite songs from the band’s two albums Songs About Jane and It Won’t Be Soon Before Long.
Maroon 5 - This Love (Live Take40 Session)
American pop rockers Maroon 5 perform This Love live as part of a Take40 Session. The song is taken from the album Songs About Jane.
The Roots feat. Patrick Stump - Birthday Girl
Birthday Girl is taken from Hip-Hop legends The Roots’ 2008 album Rising Down. The video stars celebrated porn actress Sasha Grey in a suggestive role as the birthday girl. Grey rose to fame as a teenager and has won many Adult Video News Awards during her short career. The song features Patrick Stump from emo giants Fall Out Boy.
The Roots - Get Busy
Get Busy is taken from Philadelphia Hip-Hop legends The Roots’ 2008 album Rising Down. Like 75 Bars (Black’s Reconstruction) the stark video was directed by Rik Cordero and features DJ Jazzy Jeff, Dice Raw and Peedi Crack.
The Roots - Rising Up
Rising Up is taken from US Hip-Hop legends The Roots’ 2008 album Rising Down. Rising Up features R&B singer Chrisette Michele and rapper Wale.
The Roots - 75 Bars (Black's Reconstruction)
75 Bars (Black's Reconstruction) is taken from legendary jazz/soul/Hip-Hop fusion artists The Roots’ 2008 album Rising Down. Directed by Rik Cordero, the video stars Roots members Black Thought and ?uestlove, and is a dark, startling video. Not for the faint-hearted this, but certainly for fans of Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs.
Lady GaGa - Meet Lady Gaga (Documentary)
Young, blonde and pretty: Lady GaGa promises to change the world "one sequin at a time". Here she talks about her life, her fashion and her music. Did you know the sexy siren wants people to listen to debut album, The Fame, and wonder what party she was at, and even make-out to it? Well she does, and what's more, she's a vamped-up Gwen Stefani, ready to party 'til she drops.
Lady GaGa feat. Colby O'Donis - Just Dance
Just Dance is taken from new electro-synth pop siren Lady GaGa’s debut album The Fame and features R&B crooner Colby O'Donis. The video sees the young blonde singer at a debauched house party where she wishes she could "shut her playboy mouth" (whatever that means) and can be seen cavorting with a killer whale.
Morrissey - All You Need Is Me
All You Need Is Me is taken from UK alternative music icon, and former singer with poetic miserablists The Smiths, Morrissey’s Greatest Hits album and is an upbeat song set to a colourful video.
Brick & Lace - Love Is Wicked
Love Is Wicked is the title track from the debut album by sexy young pop duo Brick & Lace. Released on Akon’s Kon Live label (also home to crooner Colby O’Donis) this summery, upbeat song fuses reggae, raga, Hip-Hop and R&B. The girls hail from Kingston, Jamaica and Miami, Florida.
Scars On Broadway - Chemicals (Live at the Camden Underworld, London)
American agit-metallers Scars On Broadway perform Chemicals live at London’s legendary heavy metal, punk and goth venue, the Camden Underworld. Scars feature Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan from System Of A Down.
Scars On Broadway - Enemy (Live at the Camden Underworld, London)
American agit-metallers Scars On Broadway perform Enemy live at London’s legendary heavy metal, punk and goth venue, the Camden Underworld. Scars feature Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan from System Of A Down.
Scars On Broadway - Funny (Live at the Camden Underworld, London)
American agit-metallers Scars On Broadway perform Funny live at London’s legendary heavy metal, punk and goth venue, the Camden Underworld. Scars feature Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan from System Of A Down.
Scars On Broadway - World Long Gone (Live at the Camden Underworld, London)
American agit-metallers Scars On Broadway perform World Long Gone live at London’s legendary heavy metal, punk and goth venue, the Camden Underworld. Scars feature Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan from System Of A Down.
Scars On Broadway - They Say (Live at the Camden Underworld, London)
American agit-metallers Scars On Broadway perform a thrashing version of debut single They Say live at London’s legendary heavy metal, punk and goth venue, the Camden Underworld. Scars feature Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan from System Of A Down.
Scars On Broadway - Meet Scars On Broadway (Documentary)
Meet Scars On Broadway’s two former members of agit-metallers System Of A Down - Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan – as they talk about starting the band, their classic rock influences, touring, about their lyrics and much more.
Scars On Broadway - They Say (Making Of The Video)
Go behind the scenes with post-System Of A Down rock band Scars On Broadway on the set of the They Say video. Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan talk about the formation of the band and director Paul Minor talks about how he is putting the video together.
Annie - I Know Ur Girlfriend Hates Me
Norwegian synth-pop minx Annie returns with the lead single from second album Don't Stop, I Know Ur Girlfriend Hates Me. Annie shot to fame with Chewing Gum in 2003, the song was co-written with Richard X, who has produced music for Sugababes, Liberty X, Kelis and Rachel Stevens.
The Game feat. Keyshia Cole - Game's Pain
US Hip-Hop bad boy The Game returns with the lead single from his 2008 album L.A.X. Sexy R&B singer Keyshia Cole provides some honey-sweet soul melodies. N.W.A. rapper Ice Cube also features.
White Lies - Unfinished Business
Doom-laden new British rock band White Lies are quickly gathering a reputation for their emotional live performances and have been likened to bands like Jesus And Mary Chain, Interpol, Editors, Echo & The Bunnymen and The Teardrop Explodes. Unfinished Business is their debut single on the Fiction label (The Cure, Snow Patrol, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Siouxsie And The Banshees, The Macabees and Kate Nash).
Nelly feat. Jermaine Dupri - Stepped On My J'z (Making Of The Video)
Go behind the scenes with US Hip-Hop legend Nelly, director Benny Boom, producer Jermaine Dupri and R&B singer Ciara as they shoot the video for Stepped On My J’z.
Nelly feat. Jermaine Dupri and Ciara - Stepped On My J'z
Stepped On My J'z is taken from US Hip-Hop star Nelly's 2008 album Brass Knuckles and features rapper and uber-producer Jermaine Dupri alongside leggy R&B beauty Ciara. Plenty of basketball action in this song about someone scuffing Nelly's precious fresh sneakers.
Nelly feat. Jermaine Dupri - Stepped On My J'z (Documentary)
US Hip-Hop legend Nelly and famous producer Jermaine Dupri speak to the press about writing and recording Stepped On My J’s, the hit single from the Country Grammar star’s 2008 album Brass Knuckles.
Jack Johnson - If I Had Eyes
If I Had Eyes is taken Jack Johnson’s fouth album Sleep Through The Static and is a lilting, dreamy, summery acoustic rock song from Hawaii’s favourite son.
Jack Johnson - Sleep Through The Static (Documentary)
Ever wondered what it’s like being a musician making an album? Join Jack Johnson in the studio as he records songs for Sleep Through the Static, selects his songs and jams with fellow musicians. This is an insightful documentary into how Brushfire Records’ artist Jack Johnson makes the music we all know and love.
Jack Johnson - Hope (Live from the Solar Powered Plastic Plant)
Jack Johnson performs the second single Hope, from the album Sleep Through The Static, live from the Solar Powered Plastic Plant.
Jack Johnson - Adrift (Live from the Solar Powered Plastic Plant)
Jack Johnson performs Adrift, from the album Sleep Through The Static, live from the Solar Powered Plastic Plant.
Jack Johnson - Enemy (Live From The Solar Powered Plastic Plant)
Jack Johnson performs Enemy, from the album Sleep Through The Static, live at the Solar Powered Plastic Plant.
Jack Johnson - What You Thought You Need (Live From The Solar Powered Plastic Plant)
Jack Johnson performs What You Thought You Need, from the album Sleep Through The Static, live at the Solar Powered Plastic Plant.
Jack Johnson - They Do, They Don't (Live From The Solar Powered Plastic Plant)
Jack Johnson performs They Do, They Don't, from the album Sleep Through The Static, live at the Solar Powered Plastic Plant.
Ryan Leslie - Diamond Girl
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, so the saying goes, and there are plenty of rocks on show in the video to Ryan Leslie’s single Diamond Girl, taken from his self titled album.
Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music
Rihanna's third album Good Girl Gone Bad has given us a string of hits including the smash hits Umbrella and Shut Up and Drive. This catchy slice of dance-pop samples Michael Jackson's Wanna Be Startin' Something from the legendary Thriller album.
OneRepublic - Say (All I Need)
Say (All I Need) is taken from American rock superstars OneRepublic’s album Dreaming Out Loud. The video to this epic, sweeping and powerful ballad finds singer Ryan Tedder walking around the streets of French capital Paris in search of inspiration for his lyrics.
OneRepublic - Stop And Stare (Making Of The Video)
Join OneRepublic on set as they shoot the video to their second single Stop And Stare. Interestingly, the video was shot at the same place as the John Cusack film Identity. Stop And Stare is taken from the album Dreaming Out Loud.
OneRepublic - Stop And Stare
Stop and Stare is the follow up single to the international smash hit Apologize, which featured the remix by Timbaland and appeared on his Shock Value album. Taken from the Colorado band’s debut album Dreaming Out Loud.
The Presets - This Boy's In Love
Australia’s The Presets’ brooding, dark and moody electronica recalls 80s English bands such as Depeche Mode and New Romantics like Duran Duran, Ultravox and Soft Cell. The duo of Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes are signed to Modular records, home to The Bumblebbez, Cut Copy, Klaxons and The Avalanches. Taken from the album Apocalypso.
Prima J - Corazón (You're Not Alone)
Corazón (You're Not Alone) is Mexican-American teen pop sensations Prima J’s debut single taken from their self-titled album. Their latino-influenced sound fuses Hip-Hop with delicate melody to create something new, fresh and summery.
Tinchy Stryder - Stryderman
Tinchy Stryder hails from the East London Hip-Hop/grime scene that spawned Dizzee Rascal and Wiley. Stryderman is a catchy synth-influenced grime skit from the Bow boy. The video sees some scantily clad sexy women dancing with the London rapper. Legendary UK Hip-Hop radio DJ Tim Westwood appears as a cameo in the video.
Gavin Rossdale - Wanderlust (Short Film)
Gavin Rossdale stars in a short road movie all of his own. Whilst driving along in his car the former front man of British grunge band Bush and husband to Gwen Stefani hears some strange noise and starts to investigate. Watch on to see the surprising end result.
Gavin Rossdale - Love Remains The Same
Former Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale returns with Love Remains the same, the first single from 2008 album Wanderlust. This is a powerful, moving ballad from the husband of No Doubt’s Gwen Stefani and a far cry from his former band Institute’s post-grunge sound.



















































































































































