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The-Dream "IV Play" (Director X, dir.)

The-Dream - IV Play

The-Dream is not down with foreplay. He will, however, find the time for a foursome. And, no, I don't mean golf.

Director X lets the camera sweep over the stunning architecture of Pomona, CA's Diamond Ranch High School it's alien terrain, populated by three women who strut and pose and eventually go for a ride with the laidback Dream. 

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Mariah Carey f/ Miguel "Beautiful" Premiering This Week (Joseph Kahn, dir.)

MARIAH. MIGUEL. #BEAUTIFUL. 5.06.13

Maybe Mariah hasn't been getting her respect on American Idol, but what better platform could there be to set up her comeback? The Diva will look to put the show to work for her this week, with new video "Beautiful" set for a premiere during Wednesday night's episode.

The video is directed by Joseph Kahn; Miguel is the featured guest. And based on the trailer for it, the video will live up to the song title.

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Director Life Garland on Justin Bieber "All Around The World" f/ Ludacris

Justin Bieber - All Around The World (Official) ft. Ludacris

Director Life Garland provides a glimpse into the globetrotting life of Justin Bieber:

Life Garland, director: I've done several videos for Scooter Braun and Mildred Delamota over at Def Jam/Universal, so having them ask me to direct this Justin Bieber record was fitting. This video is comprised of intimate behind the scene moments of Justin, explosive performance from Justin's touring, and some of the craziest most die hard fans on the planet! This video was created for the fans and showcases Justin Bieber as the superstar that he is.

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Bon Jovi "What About Now" (Jacquelyn London, dir.)

Bon Jovi - What About Now

Editor Jacquelyn London has shaped many a music video from her bay, so it's not a surprise to see her name pop up as a director. Here she compiled an On The Road video for Bon Jovi, combining BTS she shot, with live footage and conceptual content that runs on the band's projection screens.

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2 Chainz f/ Lil Wayne "Yuck" (Alex Nazari, dir.) - NSFW -

2 Chainz - Yuck ft. Lil Wayne

There's a certain genius in going classy clip for a song called "Yuck," even if there's only so classy you can take a song like this.  Director Alex Nazari keeps things mostly refined: There's an orchestra, and the naked ladies are painted gold, while 2 Chainz gets treated with a multiplicity effect and performs with Lil Wayne on a geometric neon stage.

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Young Jeezy "R.I.P." (TAJ, dir.)

Young Jeezy - R.I.P. (Explicit) ft. 2 Chainz

Most hip-hop artists want a club video that feels larger than life; a clip packed with amazing women and a roster of cameos that will get fans pausing and rewinding to see if that was really who they thought it was. Director Taj has delivered just that kind of video for Jeezy and 2 Chainz - making the club look sexy and holding down the VIP section for fellow stars from Snoop to Ludacris to E-40.

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The Airborne Toxic Event "Timeless" (Mikel Jolett, dir.)

The Airborne Toxic Event - Timeless

Ballerinas get lassoed back to shore and business men get lost in a storm of papers as Airborne Toxic Event frontman Mikel Jolett sinks into the cold, cold sea. In a way the video is reminiscent of "Losing My Religion," both in terms of the vibe and in surreally hooking into the emotions of what should be an anthemic smash.

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2 Chainz "Crack" (Aristotle, dir.)

2 Chainz - Crack (Explicit)

In a perfect world, 2 Chainz would be creating a different track for every substance that could get the user high - a song cycle of intoxication. He starts here with 'Crack,' and fingers crossed we'll get to 'Airplane Glue' and 'Those Orange Pills from Grandma's Bathroom' by the end of the year. Director Aristotle delivers skittering, on-edge visuals that take the viewer along on the 'trap to rap' journey.

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Mariah Carey "Almost Home" (David LaChapelle, dir.)

Mariah Carey - Almost Home

Remember the days when every big Hollywood movie had a soundtrack and accompanying music videos? Mariah Carey and David LaChapelle sure do and this clip has all the classic hallmarks of the field — a gorgeously lit vocal performance, plenty of film footage and a sweeping crescendo. Mariah's performance is simple, which certainly works with a performer like her, but I couldn't help but hope for an Oz-like transformation from black and white into color for the big finish.