HIP Picks: New Videos from Petit Biscuit, SMILEZ, and more | 6/23/2023
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From reggae to pop to different flavors of rock, we’ve got something unique for all musThe latest HIP Picks – Weekly Client Roundup is here; take a look at the videos, and learn more about the clips by reading below.
“Sunset Lover (Orchestral)” Music Video: Petit Biscuit (orchestral/pop/electro)
When he was just 15 years old, French DJ Petit Biscuit wrote the ethereal “Sunset Lover” – which now has over 700 million streams to date and has achieved an astonishing 15 times platinum certification worldwide. “Sunset Lover (Orchestral)” rises above genres, sharing the original’s feeling of tranquility through use of woodwings, strings, and other orchestral instruments. The “Sunset Lover (Orchestral)” video awakens feelings of hope and wonder.
“Coffee Queen” Music Video: SMILEZ (pop)
From Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA comes breakout rapper SMILEZ. With the recent release of his first full-length album Ur In My World, he’s claiming his powerful seat in the RAGE space. “Coffee Queen” fuses his affinity for punk and hip-hop, and the video (directed by SMILEZ) shows his queen dressed in vibrant orange to complement his ever-yellow glow.
“Love Language” Music Video: Andon (pop/R&B)
Raised in Kingston and now located in Negril, pop singer-songwriter Andon is breaking the mold for Jamaican musicians. He performs full-time in resorts around Negril, and is a favorite of the tourists churning through – one of whom is now his maanger. “Love Language” is his new R&B single, and it’s paired with a video directed by long-time collaborator Steven Bernard.
“Legal Dreamers” Music Video: Kēvens (dub/fusion reggae)
Enterprising Miami singer-songwriter Kēvens is a master of many forms of electronic music from all over the globe, including UK drum and bass, European techno, tropical dub, and North American club beats – it’s no surprise he’s taken the stage at genre-defying festivals like Florida Zen, One Love Japan, and Earthdance. In the animated clip for “Legal Dreamers,” he extends a hand of welcome to immigrants, travelers, and all those making their way in an unfamiliar land.
“Heaven Collides” Lyric Video: Makes My Blood Dance (rock/goth)
Brooklyn disco-metal group Makes My Blood Dance is an endless experiment in creativity, whether in fusing musical genres or creative branded merchandise for sale. Their latest single is “Heaven Collides”, and it’s also the name of their summer tour. The lyric video for “Heaven Collides” is steeped in tortured imagery from the mystical to the occult.
“Make Some Noise” Lyric Video: The Dead Daisies (rock)
The Dead Daisies are a galactic group churning through cosmic nebulae of sonic expression, currently featuring drummer Brian Tichy (Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Foreigner), lead guitarist Doug Aldrich (Dio, Whitesnake, Bad Moon Rising), and vocalist John Corabi (The Scream, Mötley Crüe), who has rejoined the band. To celebrate their tenth anniversary, they’re sharing the video for fan favorite “Make Some Noise”, the title track of their 2016 album. The video will have viewers ready to join the band at a gig this summer and fall.
