Justin Beiber - "Mistletoe"

This weeks number one spot on the music video’s of Youtube was none other than “Mistletoe” by Justin Bieber.

Justin Bieber—Youtube sensation—was discovered in 2008 and has since become the latest teen heartthrob. The pop/R&B singer released his debut album in 2009 and has since won acclaim nearly everywhere—including the box office for the 3D movie Never Say Never, which follows the singer on tour. His music video for the single "Baby" is currently ranked as the most viewed and most discussed YouTube video of all time.

The song is a mellow blend of pop and R&B with snappy (literally) beats, and (if you’re not already) is guaranteed to get you thinking about Christmas.

The video is a mini-drama, complete with the romantic undertones and unacknowledged true love. As snow drifts from the heavens, Bieber croons to the camera about being “under the mistletoe.” He and a girl float around town, sampling coffee shops, looking at vendors, and spending time at a Christmas party or two. The cheesy set up isn’t exactly original, but it’s pop music we’re talking about, here.

In between shots of the pair, Biebs stands in the middle of a deserted city street, singing and throwing in a dance move or dramatic gesture every now and then. The video closes with the couple kissing “under the mistletoe.”

Surprise.

LINK:
check out the MTV News blog about this video--

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1672827/justin-bieber-under-the-mistletoe.jhtml

David Guetta - "Without You" ft. Usher

Snagging the TOP favorited spot on Youtube this week is "Without You" by Guetta, featuring Usher.

At age 17, Guetta began his career as a DJ in nightclubs throughout Europe. In the 80’s and 90’s, his DJing career took off, and he co-founded the studio Gum Pruductions. Since then, he has released five studio albums, sold over 3 million albums and 15 million singles, and won numerous awards, including Best International DJ, Best Producer, and Album of the Year. He is currently one of the most sought-after producers worldwide. “Without You” is the third single off of his latest albut, Nothing But the Beat, which was released earlier this year.

The track, featuring R&B singer Usher, is half dance-worthy techno, half crooning ballad. Guetto himself recently described the single to MTV News as “totally emotional.” He also suggested it was the "biggest record" on Nothing But the Beat.

"It's just totally emotional," he said. "Some of the record is a proper ballad, and then it goes to that crazy dance beat…”

The video itself is one, worldwide dance party. Literally. The DJ hosts a bash in continents around the world. Halfway through, the countries start to shift. Forget about plate tectonics and all that jazz, Guetta moves all seven continents with song. In the end you have a giant dance party on the beach, a happy-looking DJ, and Pangea. Oh, and let’s not forget about Ush. The singer is green-screened into the shots, dramatic posturing and all. Overall the video is fun, if not as good as the song itself.

LINKS:
see other blogs about this video--

MTV NEWS: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1670301/usher-david-guetta-without-you.jhtml

Idolator:
http://idolator.com/6044611/david-guetta-usher-without-you-video

Cher Lloyd - "With Ur Love"

Cher Lloyd has the TOP favorited music video on Youtube this week with her new video “With Ur Love” featuring Mike Posner.

The British 18 year old claimed fame after her run in the in reality TV series The X Factor. After coming in fourth, the singer/rapper signed with Syco Music and started work on her debut album. Lloyd confirmed via twitter that this yet-to-be-released record, Sticks + Stones, will be available starting November 7^th. “With Ur Love” is the second single off of the album.

The song is a mix of synths and a heavy beats. Caked with Lloyd’s sugary vocals, it’s a feel-good track that you’ll probably find yourself bobbing your head to. It’s a shame, then, that the video reads a bit like a bad Payless commercial.

The video opens with an iPod playing the opening “da da da da dum dum da dum dum” of Lloyd’s track.

And so the little jamboree begins. 

Lloyd  and two of her girlfriends strut around town, sassily lip-syncing to the lyrics. Balloons suddenly invade and float around the city. Flocks of people are drawn by the site and hover behind Lloyd as she stomps down the block. Giant heart and circle-shaped blimps float between buildings and careen around town. The parade of people seem to have raided a balloon store, because suddenly they come shooting out of buildings carrying a bunch of colorful balloons and skip cheerily after the singer.

Most of Lloyd’s solo shots consist of sultry stares, closed-mouthed smiles, head-bobbing, and batting her false eyelashes at the camera. Posner cuts in with his rap solo and then Lloyd is off on the chorus again. The video ends with her and her back up singers collapsing in girly giggles as the song comes to a close.

Adele -- "Someone Like You"

Adele, the singer/songwriter from across the pond, debuted her first album, 19, in 2008. Since then, she has released a second album, 21, and won the awards for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in the 2009 Grammy Awards along with topping charts virtually everywhere. “Someone Like You” is the second single off of her latest album and is a musical, bittersweet treat.

A simple melody of a piano backs up Miss Adele, wringing our hearts of every ounce of pity. Adele bares her songwriting soul in a way that guarantees at least a sniffle from audience members if not a full-out cry fest. (Warning: GRAB THE TISSUES NOW!) Thoughtful and solemn, she stares calmly into the camera as she drifts around an abandoned Paris. Simple, black and white camerawork with a home video quality give this music video a vintage-tinged feel. The majority of it is captured in a single shot as Adele serenely strolls down a path while she recounts a story of love, loss, and heartbreak. Not exactly cheery stuff, but hey, life’s tough. The video closes with Adele looking in the mirror and watching the reflection of the man who got away.

Fans seem like they can’t get enough pain and heartache, anyways, as the video has climbed steadily up the music charts and the video has claimed the TOP favorited spot on Youtube this week.

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Read similar blogs and reviews about this video! –-

MTV review: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1671762/adeles-someone-like-video-queen-pain.jhtml

CELEBUZZ article: http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-09-29/adele-amazes-for-someone-like-you-video/

Idolator Blog: http://idolator.com/6029891/adeles-someone-like-you-video