oh yeah I know yeah I know I’m just July
2017 these music videos had our office
and the world abuzz welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we’ll be
counting down our picks for the top 10
music videos of July 2017 before we
begin we publish new videos every day so
be sure to subscribe for more great
content for this list we’ve selected our
favorite music videos of the past month
productions that stand out in both style
and for the ones who don’t handle number
10 the world is yours arch enemy
with Swedish director Patrick Elias
behind the camera this music video
immediately establishes a sense of calm
but death metal band arch-enemy is
anything but quiet the world is yours
focuses primarily on their hardcore
stage presence and the charisma of
Montreal’s our own a little white glue
[Music]
for Primal Scream’s charge of the
production’s first half magnified by the
dark lightning and collective thrashing
when the music video slows the visuals
become more hypnotic and mystical
guiding viewers into a new realm this
sets the tone for an impactful finale
bookended by the worldly final message
[Music]
number nine glorious mclemore featuring
Skylar Grey you know I’m back second
arrow in this narrative this artist pays
respect to his 100 year old granny and
celebrates the joy of truly living
glorious blends retro style with
spontaneous fun as grandma receives a
free pass to do whatever she pleases the
premise works because each sequence
feels authentic so even the most
poignant moments ring true
it’s less about clever cinematography
and more about the human experience
depicted through consistent wide-angle
shots with an uplifting and slightly
comedic approach glorious enhances the
lyrical message of enjoying life while
we still have it number eight Elektra
Flew Arcade Fire set in New Orleans
during the aftermath of a Mardi Gras
parade this video features a unique
disco aesthetic in contrast to Arcade
Fire’s more cryptic videos electric-blue
stays grounded literally with legend she
sang
dancing in the streets the visuals
produce a dreamy vibe while the pacing
and framing accentuates the real-life
event taking place as a result
electric-blue feels both modern and
retro accessible and imaginative it’s a
striking contrast to some of the biggest
party videos of recent years and we
wouldn’t expect any less from the band
[Applause]
[Music]
number seven sorry not sorry
demi lovato looking like revenge feeling
like attend the best I have a bitch and
what could easily serve as the prequel
to Arcade Fire’s electric-blue director
Hannah Lux Davis takes the reins for
this fun video there’s a simple premise
and like all great party videos sorry
not sorry features the usual cool antics
but it’s Demi personality that stands
out most for the Jamie Foxx Wiz Khalifa
and even Paris Hilton adding some extra
star power
[Music]
the neon visuals boost the late-night
stirring a new standard for both summer
pool parties and music video
cinematography as the title suggests
Demi is clearly unapologetic for
occasionally Wilde in our number six
loyalty kendrick lamar featuring rihanna
[Music]
as the fourth video off is critically
and commercially successful album damn
king kendrick teams up with Rihanna for
this take on crime epic opening with
some red tinted visuals of Lamar
surrounded by dancers loyalty matches
the first three videos in the musicians
2017 output in terms of impressive
visuals but take the more narrative
approach with Kendrick taking multiple
roles within the criminal underworld
tell me when you allow you to use coming
from a hot Emma here let’s start with a
woman whether it’s the elusive street
shark or the somehow hilariously deadly
car crash
these visuals just leave us wanting more
[Music]
number five talking to myself
Linkin Park tell me what I’ve gotta do
on the morning of July 20th 2017 this
mark viewer directed music video
premiered online
sadly Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington
was found dead just hours later so it’s
a difficult video to watch especially
considering that the lyrics are written
to reflect the point of view of
Chester’s wife I’m just talking
[Music]
visually talking to myself utilizes
split screen montages to examine
personal and public moment allowing for
some insight into the band musical
process the production falls in line
with familiar Linkin Park themes but it
will always be remembered for the
context and a life that ended too soon
[Music]
number four don’t get captured run the
jewels hello from a little chopper hop
team Africa Phantom of the Opera per
usual killer Mike and LPS a highly
original in this claymation video with
the assistance of director Chris
Hopewell the duo navigates a nightmare
setting surrounded by politically
conscious skeleton gonna talk to the
house to the coffret don’t play for
example maybe you had that back come on
saw process while some artists are quite
blunt with our socio-political
ideologies run the jewels takes a more
artistic roots with don’t get captured
pushing viewers to think deeply about
the subtext and organizational
institutions each frame stand on its own
and it’s one of those unique videos that
expands the mind as run the jewels
observe and process the bizarro world
around them
[Music]
number three new rules dual eepa talking
endlessly but not making myself crazy
for this Miami themed music video
director Henry Schofield strays from
beachside cliches to focus on female
chemistry from the jump
new rules pops with a strong colour
theme but symmetry and staging
ultimately dominate the production
agonal rather than merely staging duo in
front of a camera
the director makes her the central
figure of a larger concept the
choreography produces a sense of harmony
and given the lack of men new rules
offers a different take on the South
Beach experience with dual Eva further
establishing herself as one of pop
music’s most intriguing new artists
[Music]
number two praying Kesha had me directed
by the extraordinary Jonas åkerlund
this production makes a powerful
statement about self-worth visually
preying features vibrant colors
contrasted by affecting black and white
sequences considering Cash’s personal
and professional struggles over recent
years this video mark that triumphant
return
[Music]
crane shines a light on cash of the
woman and her journey along with the
effects of too much media consumption
Ke$ha concludes with a powerful
statement about inner peace and new
beginning a concept that she takes a
step further in another new video woman
[Music]
[Applause]
before we unveil our top pick here are a
few honorable mention
this is every year off runner runner
cost a local medieval my name’s baby
special Mitchell black locust in you or
what after Melanie paddle or that justin
chon aside
what is life I cannot change
[Music]
number one the story of Oh Jay Jay Z you
will buy the razor-sharp lyrics of a
hip-hop legend this music video examines
the relationship between race and pop
culture the story of OJ parodies the
story of little black Sambo an early
20th century children’s book with heavy
african-american stereotypes remember
wonder why Jewish people owned all the
property in America Katya did it in
collaboration with director Mark Romanek
jay-z offers a timely spin using black
and white animation for a stripped-down
approach as a result the focus lies on
the concept and visual statement on a
practical level there’s plenty of
artistry to appreciate you on the gram
holding money for your air visit
disconnects we don’t grow that money all
day most importantly though it’s an
educational production and a
thought-provoking companion piece for
jay-z’s other new video BAM I’ve never
seen a runner with so many cars stopped
me and is not fast you say you watch you
agree with our picks check out these
other great clips from WatchMojo and
subscribe for new videos every day
be nas done
[Music]
2017 these music videos had our office
and the world abuzz welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we’ll be
counting down our picks for the top 10
music videos of July 2017 before we
begin we publish new videos every day so
be sure to subscribe for more great
content for this list we’ve selected our
favorite music videos of the past month
productions that stand out in both style
and for the ones who don’t handle number
10 the world is yours arch enemy
with Swedish director Patrick Elias
behind the camera this music video
immediately establishes a sense of calm
but death metal band arch-enemy is
anything but quiet the world is yours
focuses primarily on their hardcore
stage presence and the charisma of
Montreal’s our own a little white glue
[Music]
for Primal Scream’s charge of the
production’s first half magnified by the
dark lightning and collective thrashing
when the music video slows the visuals
become more hypnotic and mystical
guiding viewers into a new realm this
sets the tone for an impactful finale
bookended by the worldly final message
[Music]
number nine glorious mclemore featuring
Skylar Grey you know I’m back second
arrow in this narrative this artist pays
respect to his 100 year old granny and
celebrates the joy of truly living
glorious blends retro style with
spontaneous fun as grandma receives a
free pass to do whatever she pleases the
premise works because each sequence
feels authentic so even the most
poignant moments ring true
it’s less about clever cinematography
and more about the human experience
depicted through consistent wide-angle
shots with an uplifting and slightly
comedic approach glorious enhances the
lyrical message of enjoying life while
we still have it number eight Elektra
Flew Arcade Fire set in New Orleans
during the aftermath of a Mardi Gras
parade this video features a unique
disco aesthetic in contrast to Arcade
Fire’s more cryptic videos electric-blue
stays grounded literally with legend she
sang
dancing in the streets the visuals
produce a dreamy vibe while the pacing
and framing accentuates the real-life
event taking place as a result
electric-blue feels both modern and
retro accessible and imaginative it’s a
striking contrast to some of the biggest
party videos of recent years and we
wouldn’t expect any less from the band
[Applause]
[Music]
number seven sorry not sorry
demi lovato looking like revenge feeling
like attend the best I have a bitch and
what could easily serve as the prequel
to Arcade Fire’s electric-blue director
Hannah Lux Davis takes the reins for
this fun video there’s a simple premise
and like all great party videos sorry
not sorry features the usual cool antics
but it’s Demi personality that stands
out most for the Jamie Foxx Wiz Khalifa
and even Paris Hilton adding some extra
star power
[Music]
the neon visuals boost the late-night
stirring a new standard for both summer
pool parties and music video
cinematography as the title suggests
Demi is clearly unapologetic for
occasionally Wilde in our number six
loyalty kendrick lamar featuring rihanna
[Music]
as the fourth video off is critically
and commercially successful album damn
king kendrick teams up with Rihanna for
this take on crime epic opening with
some red tinted visuals of Lamar
surrounded by dancers loyalty matches
the first three videos in the musicians
2017 output in terms of impressive
visuals but take the more narrative
approach with Kendrick taking multiple
roles within the criminal underworld
tell me when you allow you to use coming
from a hot Emma here let’s start with a
woman whether it’s the elusive street
shark or the somehow hilariously deadly
car crash
these visuals just leave us wanting more
[Music]
number five talking to myself
Linkin Park tell me what I’ve gotta do
on the morning of July 20th 2017 this
mark viewer directed music video
premiered online
sadly Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington
was found dead just hours later so it’s
a difficult video to watch especially
considering that the lyrics are written
to reflect the point of view of
Chester’s wife I’m just talking
[Music]
visually talking to myself utilizes
split screen montages to examine
personal and public moment allowing for
some insight into the band musical
process the production falls in line
with familiar Linkin Park themes but it
will always be remembered for the
context and a life that ended too soon
[Music]
number four don’t get captured run the
jewels hello from a little chopper hop
team Africa Phantom of the Opera per
usual killer Mike and LPS a highly
original in this claymation video with
the assistance of director Chris
Hopewell the duo navigates a nightmare
setting surrounded by politically
conscious skeleton gonna talk to the
house to the coffret don’t play for
example maybe you had that back come on
saw process while some artists are quite
blunt with our socio-political
ideologies run the jewels takes a more
artistic roots with don’t get captured
pushing viewers to think deeply about
the subtext and organizational
institutions each frame stand on its own
and it’s one of those unique videos that
expands the mind as run the jewels
observe and process the bizarro world
around them
[Music]
number three new rules dual eepa talking
endlessly but not making myself crazy
for this Miami themed music video
director Henry Schofield strays from
beachside cliches to focus on female
chemistry from the jump
new rules pops with a strong colour
theme but symmetry and staging
ultimately dominate the production
agonal rather than merely staging duo in
front of a camera
the director makes her the central
figure of a larger concept the
choreography produces a sense of harmony
and given the lack of men new rules
offers a different take on the South
Beach experience with dual Eva further
establishing herself as one of pop
music’s most intriguing new artists
[Music]
number two praying Kesha had me directed
by the extraordinary Jonas åkerlund
this production makes a powerful
statement about self-worth visually
preying features vibrant colors
contrasted by affecting black and white
sequences considering Cash’s personal
and professional struggles over recent
years this video mark that triumphant
return
[Music]
crane shines a light on cash of the
woman and her journey along with the
effects of too much media consumption
Ke$ha concludes with a powerful
statement about inner peace and new
beginning a concept that she takes a
step further in another new video woman
[Music]
[Applause]
before we unveil our top pick here are a
few honorable mention
this is every year off runner runner
cost a local medieval my name’s baby
special Mitchell black locust in you or
what after Melanie paddle or that justin
chon aside
what is life I cannot change
[Music]
number one the story of Oh Jay Jay Z you
will buy the razor-sharp lyrics of a
hip-hop legend this music video examines
the relationship between race and pop
culture the story of OJ parodies the
story of little black Sambo an early
20th century children’s book with heavy
african-american stereotypes remember
wonder why Jewish people owned all the
property in America Katya did it in
collaboration with director Mark Romanek
jay-z offers a timely spin using black
and white animation for a stripped-down
approach as a result the focus lies on
the concept and visual statement on a
practical level there’s plenty of
artistry to appreciate you on the gram
holding money for your air visit
disconnects we don’t grow that money all
day most importantly though it’s an
educational production and a
thought-provoking companion piece for
jay-z’s other new video BAM I’ve never
seen a runner with so many cars stopped
me and is not fast you say you watch you
agree with our picks check out these
other great clips from WatchMojo and
subscribe for new videos every day
be nas done
[Music]
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