Must Watch Videos-Alabama Shakes, Gin Wigmore, Joy Williams –May 4, 2015

Monday’s are often hard. Everyone has been enjoying the weekend but come Monday morning once that alarm goes off, the workweek kicks in. So while you are sitting at your office job, heading into school or out and about; TheCelebrityCafe.com is picking this weeks must watch music videos on YouTube, just to provide that extra piece of motivation to the week.

This week features a wide range of artists from indie sensation Gin Wigmore with a new track, "New Rush" and SonReal with his latest hip-hop track, "For The Town." This track combines a variety of elements in a new way for the genre but feels like a modern day, hard hitting hip-hop track.

Also on the countdown this week is a brand new video from the current king of the rap game, Kendrick Lamar. Lamar has released his music video for "Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe." The music video is such a visual contrast to the song but it brings out the unique elements within the lyrics and highlights the musical genius that is Lamar.

What are you watching this week and what is your favorite video on this countdown? Let us know which music videos you are watching and which is your favorite video out of our top ten recap.

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10. Gin Wigmore-New Rush

Gin Wigmore is a singer-songwriter from New Zealand and is proving that she can bring her international influences into a packed pop music scene. Her voice is unlike anything heard before because it seems as though it has been through a computer modulator. “New Rush” keeps the vibe that “Man Like That” had which helped to put Wigmore on the musical map.

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9. SonReal-For The Town

From the opening seconds of this song, it is something different. “For The Town” opens with a choir and seamlessly transitions into a hip-hop track that feels different. It has the catchy beats and wordsmith lyrics but SonReal is adding in his own flavor to this song and it is something to check out if you are a fan of rap/hip-hop.

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8. Joy Williams-Woman (Oh Mama)

Joy Williams has released the music video for “Woman (Oh Mama)” and at first it seems like a Florence + The Machine song but is actually Williams from The Civil Wars. This is not only an empowering song for women but it is an incredible start for her solo career post Wars.

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7. Mumford and Sons-Hot Gates

Mumford and Sons cannot stop releasing tracks off of their next album, Wilder Minds, which arrives today in stores and digital download. The band is moving forward with their electric sound and so far, every track that the band has released just adds another layer onto their already complex musical scape.

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6. Of Monsters and Men- I Of The Storm

Of Monsters and Men exploded onto the music scene with their hit “Little Talks” and now the band is back with a new record and that same catchy sound. “I Of The Storm”

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5. Miranda Lambert – Two of A Crime

Miranda Lambert is helping out with the soundtrack to the upcoming, Hot Pursuit and is bringing her country vibe to this buddy cop comedy. In true Miranda Lambert fashion, the song not only is upbeat and has a strong melody but it embraces “girl power” and fits in perfectly with the premise of the feature film.

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4. The Script-Man on a Wire

The Script is back with a brand new single, “Man on a Wire.” The Script first came onto the scene with their indie rock sound that had an inspiration feel to every lyric. “Man on a Wire” continues that style and the music video takes their sound to new heights.

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3. Rihanna-American Oxygen

Pop superstar Rihanna has released her latest single, “American Oxygen” and it is a different direction. It has a strong political feel but still channels the catchy melodies and lyrics that have made Rihanna famous.

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2. Alabama Shakes-Sound & Color

Alabama Shakes is an indie rock band that slowly built a fan base, played festivals all across the United States and has now exploded into mainstream success. They have a style that is unique and a sound that can be amplified and stands out in the music industry.

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1. Kendrick Lamar-Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe

Kendrick Lamar took over the music world with To Pimp a Butterfly and now he is continuing his reign with his latest music video for “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe.” The title, be it on the aggressive side, represents the direction that Lamar is going in. He refuses to stay within the confines of musical stereotypes and keeps pushing his music forward and his natural will to reach the top of the industry.

The music video is visually impressive and contrasts beautiful landscapes and even a church with harsh hitting and aggressive lyrics.

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