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DIE ANTWOORD - DIS IS WHY I’M HOT (ZEF REMIX)

With appearances by graffiti artist David Choe, photographer Estevan Oriol and contributions by Fab 5 Freddy and Mister Cartoon, Die Antwoord’s new music video is an homage to a song that tore through the early 2000s. With a commentary on South Africa that could not be more poignant if spoken by any other emcees, Ninja and Yo-Landi speak on the racism and crime prevalent in the public image of the country since the 80s. They also make jokes about Twilight because they’re Die Antwoord, but the satirical evolution from Nelson Mandela to District 9 is a beautiful one. I wish all bands made fun home-videos like this while on tour. 

SANTIGOLD - THE KEEPERS VIDEO

Assisting in the hype already built behind Santigold’s sophomore album Master of My Make-Believe is an official video just released for “The Keepers.” The latest single takes the creepy vibe put off by middle-American suburbia from the 50s, but adds to the ambience with a warily cheerful and green-tinted, darkly lit dinner scene. While the repressed nature of the atmosphere slowly turns into a crime scene, Santigold’s signature style shines through in the track beneath.

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ODD FUTURE - SAM (IS DEAD) VIDEO

In the latest video from the Odd Future camp, Tyler, the Creator directs a self-inflicted massacre in a style that varies greatly from what he has done in the past. With a war movie feel, Domo Genesis and Wolf Haley spit over a dark beat as the entire Odd Future cast flees an unknown enemy in the jungle while “Sam (Is Dead)” from OF Mixtape Vol. 2 plays in the background of this short film. 

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AZEALIA BANKS - LIQUORICE MUSIC VIDEO

With costumes designed by Lady Gaga’s stylist Nicola Formichetti, including cowgirl chaps and an American flag and denim hybrid two piece, Azealia Banks’ new video is full of stunning visuals. Directed by Rankin, the video is full of sexy visuals and phallic objects that Banks plays with in a Wild West setting. While it may not be the critic-silencing collaboration she has promised, the flow is undeniable even if the flashiness implies a fakeness prevalent in hype hop.

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VIDEO: AZEALIA BANKS - “LIQUORICE” 

VANS OTW ADVOCATE: LUPE FIASCO

Vans and Lupe Fiasco started a partnership a few months ago that has resulted in some really cool content. The latest product of this collaboration is a video showing Lupe Fiasco detailing one of his long-running philosophies: that music is largely about the performance. Fiasco breaks down his views on what makes his work shine in this short video from Vans OTW.

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TABI BONNEY FT. YASIIN BEY - CHOP CHOP

A couple weeks ago, emcee Tabi Bonney returned to the game with a Yasiin Bey-collaborated track from his free music project. The song also features Ski Beatz in one of his better appearances since “Dead Presidents,” and works well with the smooth exchange of lines between the former Mos Def and Mr. Bonney. Bonney’s project The Endless Summer dropped for free on May 17th, and you can download it now.

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A$AP ROCKY FT. SCHOOBLOY Q “BRAND NEW GUY” VIDEO

DANNY BROWN - JAY-DEE’S REVENGE

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DJ EROK X SPEAK! “SIGHT & SOUND” FREESTYLE

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