‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°643 – 2010s Music Videos

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Love Quotes • Just cards that I've been dealt in life (Monsta) • 'Cause look what I've found (Yeah, yeah, I've found) (Ariana Grande) • Put your hand inna the air Ooh la la la, la, la, la, la la la la la (Misha B) • It's bad for my health but I just can't help myself (Cheryl) • So open the box, don't need no key, I'm unlocked (Christina Aguilera) • Hold tight and tell me to let it go (YXNG Bane) •

Music-wise : Pop, Pop Dance, Tropical House, Contemporary R&B, Grime

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°629 – 2010s Music Videos

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Love Quotes • There is nothing in this world That can keep me away from you (Trey Songz) • It doesn't hurt like it used to before (The Saturdays) • And you'll save all your dirtiest jokes for me (Dean Lewis) • I think back to the times you were holding me (Baby Blue) • If you take me home Will we talk in the mornin'?" (Sam Fender) • I can show you somethin' you can run to (Jorja Smith) • And I think you should have a drink or two (Yxng Bane)

Musicwise : Pop, Hip Hop, Modern Rock, R&B, Afrobeats, Dancehall

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°406 – 2010s Music Videos

SZA’s introspective “The Weekend” explores nontraditional relationships with raw honesty, boosted by silky production and a compelling video by Solange. Offset’s bold “Ric Flair Drip” channels extravagance through infectious hooks and Metro Boomin’s eerie beats, while Headie One and Dave’s “18Hunna” delivers UK drill’s sharp edge with introspection. T-Pain’s “5 O’Clock” reworks Lily Allen’s melancholy into late-night vulnerability, blending perfectly with Wiz Khalifa’s smooth verses. Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “All The Stars” pairs Afrofuturistic visuals with lush production, anchoring *Black Panther*’s soundtrack with grandeur and introspection. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s “Look Back At It” breathes nostalgia into modern hip-hop, reimagining Michael Jackson’s classics with anthemic flair, and Yungen’s playful “Bestie” lights up Afro-swing playlists, while SL’s breezy “Tropical” and B Young’s feel-good “Jumanji” inject warmth into UK drill, hinting at its evolving boundaries.

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°405 – 2010s Music Videos

Fuse ODG’s “Boa Me,” featuring Ed Sheeran and Mugeez, stands out with its Afrobeat and highlife fusion, sung partly in Twi and rooted in unity, while J Hus’s “Did You See” blends Afro-swing and dancehall grooves, becoming a cultural marker in UK music. MoStack’s gritty “Teach You Gangsta” captures raw urban narratives, and Russ Millions’ “Gun Lean” delivers drill energy paired with viral dance moves. Flipp Dinero's “Leave Me Alone” breaks free with melodic trap and a defiant tone, while A$AP Ferg’s “Plain Jane” channels minimalist grit and nods to Three 6 Mafia’s legacy. Yxng Bane and Fredo’s “Problem” merges UK drill with smooth Afro-swing, balancing cocky tones with danger, and Flo Rida’s “Good Feeling” offers a euphoric electro-pop anthem driven by relentless hooks and upbeat energy. From UK-US collaborations like “The Plug - Tell The Truth” to J. Cole’s reflective “Immortal,” which captures systemic struggles with stark realism, each track carves its place with distinct production and themes.

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