Videos

By Status Ain't Hood Staff October 1, 2025
Houston rapper Monaleo (pronounced moe-na-lee-oh) brings sharp wit and cultural critique to her new video “Sexy Soulaan.” Directed by Evil Twins (George & Frederick Buford), the visual flips the played-out “cookout” trend on its head as Monaleo hosts her own backyard gathering, shutting down outsiders who mistake imitation for inclusion. Blending humor, well-worn adages, and her signature lyrical fire, she delivers a biting message wrapped in Southern flair. With Sexy Soulaan, Monaleo continues carving her lane as both entertainer and truth-teller.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff October 1, 2025
Acclaimed actor LaKeith Stanfield, known for Atlanta,Judas & The Black Messiah, andGet Out, steps boldly into music with his Def Jam debut single“Fast Life”featuring Kid Cudi. Produced by Kyle Nolan, Christina Alba, and AJ Groy, the track arrives with a cinematic short-film style video directed by longtime collaborator Jeymes Samuel via Sturdy.Co. Blending moody visuals with introspective lyricism,“Fast Life”signals the beginning of Stanfield’s long-awaited album and his evolution as a multifaceted creative force.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff September 29, 2025
Kindred the Family Soul, the celebrated neo-soul duo of Fatin and Aja Graydon-Dantzler, release the heartfelt video for “For Life”, celebrating their 27th wedding anniversary. The track, a preview of their upcoming album Grandlife (out October 3, 2025), reflects the joys, struggles, and enduring strength of their marriage, showcasing their signature soulful storytelling. Channeling Ashford & Simpson vibes, the couple affirms their long-lasting love, offering fans an intimate, authentic glimpse into a partnership that has inspired their music for nearly three decades.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff September 29, 2025
Mariah Carey teams up with Anderson .Paak for the sultry new video for “Play This Song” from her latest album Here for It All . Set in a lavish black-and-white mansion, the duo share intimate moments, holding hands, dancing, and exchanging playful gestures, while delivering a smooth, throwback ballad reminiscent of Silk Sonic. With rich instrumentation of guitar, piano, horns, and strings, Carey and .Paak explore the push-and-pull of a breakup, blending vulnerability and flirtation in a stylish, captivating visual.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff September 25, 2025
India Shawn continues to enchant with the release of her new video for “Cotton Candy Blvd” featuring Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lucky Daye. Backed by a dreamy production from D’Mile and Chiiild, the two artists explore the delicate shift from friendship to romance, blending Shawn’s smooth, emotive vocals with Daye’s soulful delivery. The track builds on the narrative Shawn began with “Kill Switch” and showcases her ability to fuse heartfelt storytelling with innovative R&B textures.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff September 25, 2025
Nigerian singer/songwriter Yemi Alade brings radiant energy in the vibrant new video for her single “Mbali.” Directed by Director Pink, the visual bursts with color, movement, and cultural pride, reflecting the Afro-pop track’s uplifting message about choosing joy and protecting your peace. Dressed in striking Asooke and African prints, Alade shines alongside dancers in bold hairstyles and outfits, creating a celebration of rhythm and heritage. With “Mbali,” she reminds listeners to live fully, stay unbothered, and dance through life’s challenges.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff September 23, 2025
Cardi B and Kehlani deliver a cinematic experience with the official video for “Safe,” a highlight from Cardi’s long-awaited sophomore album Am I The Drama? Channeling TLC’s iconic “Creep” visuals, the duo appear in silky pajamas, moving in sync through playful choreography. But beneath the glossy surface lies a darker story, Cardi’s romance with a seemingly loving partner, played by Don Benjamin, spirals as secrets and betrayal emerge during a pregnancy. Blending nostalgia, heartbreak, and striking visuals, “Safe” is Cardi at her boldest.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff September 23, 2025
Joell Ortiz makes a powerful return with the official video for “The Yaowa,” a standout track from his new album Love, Peace & Trauma. Shot in striking black-and-white, the visuals highlight Ortiz’s commanding delivery as he weaves gritty tales over Heatmakerz and K. Shelton’s production. With this single, the Brooklyn-bred lyricist, once a member of Slaughterhouse, continues to showcase his sharp wordplay and authenticity.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff September 19, 2025
Skip Marley (grandson of Bob) continues his family’s legendary reggae lineage with the release of his new video for “In Our Sight,” filmed in Jamaica and directed by Aka.Ruppi. Produced by Supa Dups, the track samples Al Green’s “Love and Happiness” while drawing inspiration from Dennis Brown and The Abyssinians, weaving reggae’s past into the present. The visuals highlight unity and perseverance, showing Marley rallying community strength. With support from Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall, the song delivers a timeless call for resilience and generational connection.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff September 19, 2025
R&B singer and actor Keith D. Robinson has dropped the music video for his new single “Forever Bae,” the lead track from his upcoming album Love Episodic II , due this fall. Directed by Derek Blanks, the video stars Robinson opposite his "Beyond the Gates" co-star Daphnée Duplaix, who plays his love interest. The story follows their journey from first spark to romantic ups and downs, capturing passion, vulnerability, and commitment.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff September 17, 2025
Moonchild returns with a stunning new video for their single “Not Sorry,” featuring the powerhouse talents of Jill Scott and Rapsody. The Los Angeles-based trio—Amber Navran, Andris Mattson, and Max Bryk—blend their signature mix of jazz, R&B, and electronic textures into a soulful anthem of self-assurance. Amber Navran’s playful yet resolute vocals set the tone, celebrating hard work and independence, while Jill Scott’s smooth delivery and Rapsody’s sharp lyricism elevate the track into a mesmerizing collaboration. 
By Status Ain't Hood Staff September 17, 2025
Brooklyn, NY, rapper Papoose makes a strong return with the official video for “Counting Green” featuring hip-hop heavyweight Busta Rhymes and rising star CuhDeeJah. The track is an anthem about stacking real money: no small bills, just big notes and bigger ambition. In the vid Papoose delivers sharp lyricism, Busta brings his legendary energy, and CuhDeeJah, a U.S.-based rapper originally from Sierra Leone, adds a fresh twist. Directed by Sean 2 Miles and Daniel Curtis Lee, the video amplifies the song’s hustle-driven spirit while teasing what’s next from Papoose’s upcoming project.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff September 15, 2025
Jermaine Dupri, GRAMMY-winning producer and Songwriters Hall of Famer, has dropped his full-length album Magic City alongside the powerful video for its focus track, “Atlanna” featuring CeeLo Green. A true Atlanta anthem, the record embodies the city’s pride, grit, and soul through Dupri’s signature production and CeeLo’s commanding vocals. Released in tandem with the finale of STARZ’s Magic City: An American Fantasy , which Dupri executive produced, “Atlanna” honors Atlanta’s past, present, and future while further cementing his legendary legacy.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff September 15, 2025
Grammy-winning R&B star Ella Mai brings her latest single “Tell Her” to life with a stylish new video directed by Cole Santiago. Backing verses that pay homage to Destiny’s Child, the visual finds Mai taking on playful office roles while confidently reminding her lover to keep his ex in check. With sharp lyrics and a commanding presence, she delivers a message of love, loyalty, and self-assurance. Blending empowerment with creativity, “Tell Her” builds momentum for Ella’s return, signaling the start of an exciting new chapter in her artistry.
By Cleon Alert September 11, 2025
Keith Sweat makes a powerful return with the video for his new single “Working,” featuring rising Nigerian star Qing Madi. The groovy track blends classic R&B with Afro-soul, exploring love’s persistence and the struggle of proving yourself to someone you cherish. Sweat’s smooth, seasoned delivery pairs seamlessly with Qing Madi’s youthful, soulful tone, creating a cross-generational dialogue that feels both global and deeply personal. Together, they craft a heartfelt anthem about devotion, vulnerability, and the relentless effort to keep love alive.
By Cleon Alert September 11, 2025
Neo-soul singer Isis Chanel unveils the video for her heartfelt single “Missing Piece,” a tender reflection on love and connection. Born in Detroit, Isis draws from the city’s Motown and Techno legacy, blending R&B, funk, pop, and house into her signature sound. Directed by Isis herself with co-director Meaghan Sutton, the visual captures her poetic storytelling as she contemplates life and love, declaring her partner the true “missing piece” that completes her journey.
By Status Ain't Hood staff September 8, 2025
Mýa returns with a fresh visual for her empowering new single “G.M.O. (Got My Own)” featuring Tink. Released August 31, the synth-driven, bass-heavy midtempo ladies’ club anthem marks a departure from her R&B-rooted albums Smoove Jones and TKO. Directed by Dana Rice and Mýa, the video channels the feel of an old-school iPod ad, featuring striking black-and-white visuals, silhouettes, sleek choreography, a Lambo, and martinis for a stylishly minimalistic vibe. 
By Status Ain't Hood Staff September 8, 2025
Ice Cube delivers a powerful statement with his new single and video “Before Hip-Hop,” a track that pushes back against the unfair narrative blaming rap for crime and violence. Over a gritty, West Coast–flavored beat, Cube reminds listeners that systemic issues long predate the culture. Directed by Gabriel Hart (aka Video GOD), the video amplifies the message with striking visuals that connect past struggles to present realities, making Cube’s commentary both urgent and timeless.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff September 4, 2025
Rising R&B/Soul singer-songwriter Amaria has unveiled the dreamy visuals for her new single “Dream of You.” The ethereal track, filled with smooth guitar strings and lush piano, showcases her angelic vocals as she sings of a love too powerful to let go. The Vevo premiere pairs the song with a calming desert setting, where the London-born artist sways gently in the sands, embodying the song’s soulful, soothing, and beautifully floating atmosphere.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff September 4, 2025
Annahstasia has unveiled the new video for “Waiting,” a standout track from her recently released album Tether. Filmed and edited by Jessica Garfield and starring Annahstasia herself, the video mirrors the song’s reflective nature while showcasing her commanding vocals and introspective lyrics. One of the album’s few tracks with a driving backbeat, “Waiting” swells with Mellotron and electric guitar as her raspy runs build to a rousing hook, capturing both exuberance and emotional release within her widescreen artistic vision.
By Cleon Alert September 2, 2025
Johnny Drille and Tiwa Savage unite in the official video for “Over The Moon” , a soul-stirring collaboration produced by BlaiseBeatz. Blending heartfelt lyricism with lush, emotive production, the track captures the euphoria of love and connection. Johnny Drille’s signature sensitivity pairs seamlessly with Tiwa Savage’s dynamic presence, creating sweet vocal chemistry. With nods to Dr Sid’s Afropop classic of the same name, this single bridges past and future, showcasing two of Nigeria’s most soothing and expressive voices in perfect harmony.
By Cleon Alert September 2, 2025
Arrested Development returns with purpose in the music video for “My Job Ain’t Done” (MJAD) , a standout from their explosive new album Adult Contemporary Hip Hop . Produced by Speech, the track builds with layered horns over a tight loop, carrying a mood of focus and recommitment. Speech delivers clear, assertive verses that bridge personal mission and political context without overcomplication. As with their twelfth studio album the aforementioned Adult Contemporary Hip Hop , "My Job Ain't Done" proves the group remains energized, self-defined, and deeply rooted in grown, authentic Hip Hop.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff August 29, 2025
Capleton teams up with Irie Ites Records and Evidence Music for the powerful new single and video, “No Sell Your Soul,” taken from the upcoming Hell A Go Pop Riddim album, set for release on September 21. Known as one of reggae and dancehall’s most influential voices, Capleton delivers a fiery message of integrity and strength. Irie Ites, internationally recognized since 2003, has collaborated with top Jamaican artists like Sizzla, Bounty Killer, Anthony B, Morgan Heritage, and veterans including John Holt and Max Romeo.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff August 29, 2025
R&B/Neo-soul singer Jane Handcock has unveiled the visuals for her single “Can’t Let Go,” from her sophomore album It’s Me, Not You (via Death Row/gamma). Produced by Whoingodsname, the track captures Handcock’s vulnerability as she reflects on desire and temptation. Best known for her songwriting credits with artists like Kelly Rowland and Raphael Saadiq, Handcock steps firmly into the spotlight, delivering heartfelt lyrics such as: “ For my mind, my heart, my soul / When you’re near / I walk into your room / My morals disappear .”
By Status Ain't Hood Staff August 27, 2025
At just 18, Cali-born triple threat JayDon continues to heat up R&B with his latest video, “The Way You Move.” Produced by Blaq Tuxedo, the uptempo track blends crisp snares and wobbling 808s with JayDon’s soaring high tenor and playful energy. The video captures his charisma and dance skills as he cruises L.A. with friends before breaking into slick choreography—further building momentum toward his debut EP, Me, My Songs, and I .
By Status Ain't Hood Staff August 27, 2025
Newark-born singer-songwriter Nia Ashleigh unveils the heartfelt video for her single “Better,”directed by Kaiya Nyasha. Known for blending R&B with touches of jazz and musical theatre, on "Better" Nia delivers raw vulnerability through lyrics like,“I guess I lied when I said I / Wanted better this time / Let you hold me when it hurts / For a second put me first.” Drawing from her Jamaican and Canadian roots, the former Broadway talent channels honest emotion, cementing her reputation as one of R&B’s most promising new voices.
By Cleon Alert August 25, 2025
Critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, and producer Amber Mark unveils the dazzling video for her new single “Let Me Love You.” Directed by Alfred Marroquin, the visual sees Mark as a casting director while dancers and athletes audition before her. Produced by Julian Bunetta and Matt Zara, the disco-inspired track blends lush instrumentation, synth strings, and grooving rhythms that perfectly showcase Mark’s sultry vocals. The release also announces her sophomore album Pretty Idea , arriving October 10.
August 25, 2025
Kwamé, the multi-award-winning platinum artist and producer, returns with the vibrant new video for “Ms Mary Mack.” Written, performed, and produced entirely by the artist himself, the track fuses sharp lyricism with playful wordplay. Serving as the first glimpse of his upcoming album The Different Kids (out August 29 via SRG-ILS/Virgin/UMG), the release reminds fans why Kwamé remains one of hip-hop’s most inventive voices.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff August 21, 2025
Dancehall artist Shenseea continues to prove why she’s one of Jamaica’s most dynamic voices with the release of her official music video for “Self Love,” produced by Rvssian. Known for her bold moves and authenticity, the singer-rapper delivers a high-energy performance that highlights both her growth and versatility. Featured on the Story Book Riddim , the track blends powerful vocals and commanding presence, reinforcing Shenseea’s message of confidence and individuality while cementing her evolving artistry.
By Status Aint Hood Staff June 2, 2025
Harlem, NY R&B artist Journey Montana has released the official music video for “Hollywood,” a standout track from her debut album Lucky Girl Syndrome. Produced by Grammy winner DJ Camper, the song explores the pursuit of fame and self-empowerment. The video opens with a tense audition scene and transitions to symbolic visuals of transformation, including a moment of immersion in water. It concludes with Journey confidently navigating Los Angeles, embracing her growth and claiming her place in Hollywood.
By Staus Aint Hood Staff June 2, 2025
Here's the new music video of Alicia Keys' "The River" which offers a first look and listen to soon-to-be Hell's Kitchen Broadway star Amanda Reid. Reid is joining the Keys musical May 27 at the Shubert Theatre, succeeding Tony-winning original star Maleah Joi Moon, who played her final performance March 30. 
By Status Ain't Hood Staff May 16, 2025
Rihanna is back with new music—sort of. The pop icon has released “Friend of Mine,” her first new song in three years, as part of the upcoming Smurfs movie soundtrack, in which she also voices Smurfette. Debuting in the latest trailer for the animated film, the track arrives just days after Rihanna revealed her third pregnancy at the Met Gala, fueling even more anticipation for her long-awaited next album. Check out the video for "Friend of Mine" here.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff May 8, 2025
Eric Roberson teams up with Grammy-nominated BJ The Chicago Kid on his soulful new single, “Where You Gonna Go,” now available on all platforms. Co-written and co-produced by Roberson and Rodney Jones, the track blends 70s soul, Detroit hip hop, and gospel influences. Inspired by personal reflection, it encourages self-worth and emotional growth. The music video, directed by Steven Jon, recently premiered on BETSOUL and BET.com, further elevating the song’s powerful, introspective message.
By Cleon Alert May 7, 2025
Summer Walker turns up the drama in the glamorous new video for her single “Spend It,” the second release from her upcoming album Finally Over It. Directed by Lesly Lynch, the heist-themed visual features star-studded cameos from Blac Chyna, Eric Roberts, andP-Valley’s Brandee Evans, Gail Bean, and Miracle Watts. With a high-stakes safe-cracking mission and a surprise twist ending featuring Joanne the Scammer, “Spend It” delivers suspense, style, and signature Summer flair.
By Cleon Alert May 4, 2025
Eric Benet's brand new single “Can’t Wait” featuring Keri Hilson has been making a buzz around town, so why not a visual to accompany the hit song? Set in a club/lounge, and featuring a cameo from reniwned DJ D-Nice, the videa adds plenty of flavor for a track that's already proven to be one of 2025's smoothest and sexiest grooves.
By Cleon Alert April 23, 2025
Akon shares the visuals for his heartfelt new single, "Never Really Mattered". This single and video gives fans a second taste of Akon's highly anticipated album Not Guilty, set to release in June.
By Cleon Alert April 22, 2025
GRAMMY-nominated singer Ari Lennox ushers in her “Soft Girl Era” with a dreamy, pink-hued video for her hit single of the same name. Directed by Chris Robinson, the visual features playful choreography, cozy vibes, and bestie energy, all wrapped in Lennox’s signature soul. Fans are loving every second—from the bonnet to the split—as she reclaims softness in style.
By Cleon Alert April 18, 2025
Doechii’s “Anxiety” video is a raw, visually arresting portrayal of inner turmoil and emotional vulnerability. Through haunting imagery and poetic lyricism, she explores the complexities of mental health, self-acceptance, and survival. The video amplifies her message with surreal aesthetics, making “Anxiety” a powerful statement on strength through struggle.
By Cleon Alert March 6, 2025
Ghanaian-American singer/songwriter Moliy teams up with Skillibeng and Shenseea for the video/remix of “Shake It to the Max (Fly),” produced by Silent Addy. The dancehall-Afrobeats fusion debuted at #16 on Billboard’s US Afrobeats chart, marking another chart entry for both Jamaican stars, who’ve previously collaborated with Tyla and Fireboy DML.