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.
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.
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…
Duffy - Mercy
Mercy is the second single 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. “If ever there was a time to be a girl gone retro, it is now” The Guardian newspaper, Jan 2008.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
David Banner - Get Like Me
Get Like Me is taken from US Hip-Hop star David Banner' 2008 album The Greatest Story Ever Told. The video features Chris Brown, Young Joc and a whole lot of sexy women at a party in LA.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Amy Macdonald - This Is The Life
Amy Macdonald is a young singer-songwriter from Scotland whose early influences include Travis and The Libertines. This Is The Life is the title track from her debut album.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Colbie Caillat - Realize
This is another sun-drenched and mellow love song from young Californian singer/songwriter and myspace phenomenon Colbie Caillat. Realize is taken from her 2007 debut album Coco.
Mary J. Blige - Just Fine
Just Fine is taken from soul diva Mary J. Blige's 2008 album Growing Pains. The video is directed by Chris Applebaum who directed Rihanna's smash video Umbrella.
Rick Ross feat. Nelly and Avery Storm - Here I Am
Here I Am is taken from US Hip-Hop star Rick Ross' album Trilla and features fellow rap legend Nelly along with his protégé, R&B singer Avery Storm (signed to Nelly's Derrty Ent record label). The summery song is set to a colourful video set in a luxurious mansion, packed with beautiful ladies and tells a 'rags to riches' story about Ross' lover.
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.
Snoop Dogg - Sensual Seduction
The D-O-double-G is not just one of the most successful, but also one of the longest serving players in the game they call Hip-Hop. Sensual Seduction is a bit like T-Pain and the first single from the West Coast legend's 2008 album, Ego Trippin'. The video is a tongue-in-cheek tribute to music videos from the '70s and '80s.
New Kids On The Block - Summertime
New Kids On The Block were one of the most famous American pop boy bands from the late 80s and early 90s. The group that brought us Hangin' Tough and You Got It (The Right Stuff) return in 2008 with Summertime. Despite being a few years older Donnie, Joey, Danny, Jordan and Jon still get to party with the pretty girls in bikinis on those golden beaches.
Rihanna feat. Jay-Z - Umbrella
Massive first single from Rihanna's third album, Good Girl Gone Bad. The song features Jay-Z and is a successful mash up of R&B, rock, pop and dance. The video is a stylish, sexy promo where Rihanna gets to show off her many talents and at one point appears to be naked apart from a layer of silver makeup.
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.
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.
Amy Winehouse - Back To Black
Moody and soulful title track off Amy's hugely successful 2007 album.
Soulja Boy Tell 'em - Crank That (Soulja Boy)
The Hip-Hop phenomenon of 2007! Forget the sales battle between 50 Cent and Kanye West, 17 year old Soulja Boy Tell 'em is the true hero from the streets with his infectious US #1 single Crank That (Soulja Boy). Watch the video and see if you can learn those moves!
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.
Fall Out Boy - Beat It
US emo giants cover Michael Jackon’s smash hit single Beat It. This rocking cover of the King of Pop’s classic features American guitar legend John Mayer.
Taio Cruz - She's Like A Star
She’s Like A Star is taken from British R&B singer Taio Cruz’s debut album Departure. The song’s distinctly American sound could see Cruz explode in the US and rival the likes of rumoured-Rihanna squeeze Chris Brown, Ne-Yo and even crooning lethario Akon. According to the BBC “Cruz could almost match John Legend in the lady-killing stakes”. Cruz is currently working with Britney Spears, Letoya Luckett (Destiney’s Child), Brandy and Justin Timberlake.
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.
Kanye West - Homecoming
Coldplay’s Chris Martin lends Hip-Hop legend Kanye West a helping hand in Homecoming, playing piano and singing lead vocals. The song is the fifth single from Mr. West’s album Graduation. The minimalist black and white video is a montage showing Kanye in his home town of Chicago and also features US rapper Common.
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.












































