Outstanding international MVs of early 2018
Justin Timberlake's "Filthy," Taylor Swift's "End Games," and Daddy Yankee's "Dura" are among the year's pioneers.
"Filthy" - Justin Timberlake
Filthyis the first single from the albumMan of the Woodsby Justin Timberlake, released on January 4. The song was co-written by Timberlake, Timbaland and Danja, with a funky, R&B sound.
In the music video, Justin Timberlake plays a tech tycoon, introducing the public to a robot that can mimic its owner's actions. Many music critics have called the song catchy and engaging.
"End Games" - Taylor Swift ft. Ed Sheeran, Future
End Gamesreleased on January 11, is a collaboration between Taylor Swift and close friend Ed Sheeran. The rap part is given by Future. The song is the third single from the albumReputation, released laterLook What You Made Me DoandReady for It.
SheetVulturecommentEnd GamesThe song has a catchy melody with a cheerful R&B feel. The MV features Taylor Swift and her friends having fun in bars.Released on January 11, by the end of the month the product reached more than 78 million views on Youtube.
"Wait" - Maroon 5
Waitis the second single from the albumRed Pill Blues, released on January 17.WaitPop-influenced MV. Many fans are excited by Adam Levine's appearance with bunny ears, cat ears, bear ears, and a bow tie.
Adam's wife, supermodel Behati Prinsloo, also appeared in a few scenes. Adam Levine said he wanted viewers to have fun with the music video.
"Dura" - Daddy Yankee
Durais a single from the albumEl Disco Duroby Daddy Yankee - one of the two voices that made the hitDespacito. The MV of the song was released on January 18, with a fun reggae sound..
Reggae is a music genre originating from Jamaica, developed in the late 1960s, blending many different musical colors such as R&B, Jazz, Ska. In the MV, Daddy Yankee dances, has fun on the street, in the club with many others. After two weeks of release, the MVDurareached more than 93 million views on Youtube.
"Say Something" - Justin Timberlake ft. Chris Stapleton
Say Somethingis the second single from the albumMan of the Woodsby Justin Timberlake, released on January 25. The Pop song, performed by Justin Timberlake andCo-written by Chris Stapleton.
Justinshared that the song was inspired by the gossip and misunderstandings in life. Immediately after its release, the song reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. After nearly two weeks of release, the MVSay Somethingreached more than 27 million views on Youtube.
"If You Leave me Now" - Charlie Puth ft. Boyz II Men
If You Leave Me Nowin the albumVoicenotesCharlie Puth's upcoming single. The song marks a collaboration between the pop star and R&B group Boy II Men.
The song has a sweet melody, talking about a guy's deep feelings for his lover. Charlie Puth's vocals blend with the backing vocals of Boyz II Men members, making listeners excited. Released on February 1, after nearly a week, the MV reached more than 1.6 million views on Youtube.
"Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken" - Pink
Wild Hearts Can't Be Brokenis the single from Pink's seventh album -Beautiful Trauma- released late last year. Before the MV release on January 2,Pink performed the song at the 2018 Grammy stage.
The song is the story of a strong woman who overcomes many injuries and pains in life and love.Pink's music video, filmed in black and white, currently has over three million views on YouTube.
"Man of the Woods" -Justin Timberlake
Man of the Woodsis the third single from Justin Timberlake's album of the same name, released on February 1. The song has a funky, pop sound. In the video, Justin Timberlake dances in the forest. Jessica Biel appears in a few scenes, dancing with her husband.After five days of release, the MVMan of the Woodshas over 5 million views on Youtube.
"Dancing" - Kylie Minogue
Dancingis the latest single by Australian singer Kylie Minogue, taken from her 14th album titledGoldenThe song was produced by Sky Adams and has a dominant country pop sound.
Joey Nolfi of the newspaperEntertainment WeeklyThe song brings a refreshing twist to Minogue's move from dance music to country, according to Bradley Stern of the newspaper.MuuMusebelieves the product marks the right direction for Kyli Minogue.After nearly a week of release fromFebruary 1,The MV reached over one million views on Youtube.
"Sorry" -Halsey
Sorryfrom Halsey's second album -Hopeless Fountain Kingdom.The ballad-inspired song was written by Halsey and producer Greg Kurstin. It is a girl's apology for not being able to reciprocate her lover's love.
In the MV, Halsey dresses in a dusty outfit. She transforms into a character who has just had an accident and is in a state of confusion. Released on February 2, after four days, the song reached 4.5 million views on Youtube.
