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, and has a funky, R&B sound.
In the MV, Justin Timberlake plays a tech tycoon, introducing the public to a robot that can mimic its owner's actions. Many music critics consider 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 is given by Future. The song is the third single from the albumReputation, coming soonLook What You Made Me DoandReady for It.
SheetVulturecommentEnd Gameshas a catchy melody, with a cheerful R&B feel. The MV features Taylor Swift and her friends having fun in bars. PReleased on January 11, by the end of the month the product had 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 sound. The MV made many fans excited because Adam Levine appeared with rabbit ears, cat ears, bear ears, and a bow.
Adam's wife, supermodel Behati Prinsloo, also makes a cameo 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 vibe..
Reggae is a music genre originating from Jamaica, developed in the late 1960s, mixing 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 over 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 over 27 million views on Youtube.
"If You Leave me Now" - Charlie Puth ft. Boyz II Men
If You Leave Me Nowin 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 the person he loves. Charlie Puth's singing blends with the backing vocals of the 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 releasing the MV 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, shot 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, 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 theMuuMusebelieves the product marks the right direction for Kyli Minogue.After nearly a week of release fromFebruary 1,MV reached over one million views on Youtube.
"Sorry" -Halsey
Sorryfrom Halsey's second album -Hopeless Fountain Kingdom.The ballad-like song was written by Halsey and producer Greg Kurstin. It is a girl's apology for not being able to reciprocate the other person'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.
