What is up, peeps?! I am back and you know what time it is! But first, an announcement. I am moving back the announcement for the nominees for the Chachi Music & Video Awards. With releases from Abingdon Boys School and Alicia Keys coming out, it would not be fair to leave them for next year so as of right now, the announcement of nominees will be on Thanksgiving weekend and the awards will take place on Christmas weekend. That is tenative, and it may (and odds are will) change. Gotta be fair.
Back to the ranch! It is time for the…
Chachi’s Top 20 Video Countdown!
We have a HUGE week, with three debuts for the first time in over a year! Let’s get started!
20. One Republic feat. Timbaland – Too Late (New Entry)
The first of three HUGE debuts this week! When I first heard this song on Timbo’s album earlier this year, I felt it didn’t fit. However, the song kicked ass so I allowed it. Now this song has a video and it is George Michael’s “Freedom” in terms of its simple greatness. The video actually fits the song, which is rare now days. Even still, it is good stuff.
19. Asian Kung-Fu Generation – After Dark (New Entry)
Asian Kung Fu Generation is BACK! After a long ass wait (or so it seems) they return with a song that is pretty damn catchy. Now that I am learning some Japanese, I can almost sing along. Not only that, it is the new theme to Bleach, which can do nothing but increase its awesomeness in my eyes.
18. 2Backka + Bennie K – Home (Last Week #19)
So 2Backka and Bennie K move up two spots this week. You know, Bennie K actually had a video AND an album this year (1001 Nights and The World respectively) and it went almost unnoticed due to Abingdon Boys School and Yui for the most part. For SHAME on my behalf. Even still, I have NO IDEA on who 2Backka is, but if they are down with Yuki and Cico they are good by me.
17. TI feat. AlfaMega & Busta Rhymes - Hurt (New Entry)
Free T.I.! Not really, he made a dumbass move but still. He is working hard on the video front! After a number one video (Top Back Remix) and a Top 10 video (Big Things Poppin) he has had a pretty big year. Combine that with arguably the biggest hip hop album release of 2007 not named “Kanye West” and despite his rough last few weeks he is having a great year.
16. John Legend – Stereo (Last Week #13)
It looks like John’s days in the Top 20 are numbered. After a great run (and a great year) John looks to be the front runner for the Chachi Music Video Awards. I would like to see a new video this year though, kind of to top me off, you know?
15. Yuna Ito – Urban Mermaid (Last Week #17)
Live performance. Long legs. Beautiful voice. Nuff’ said. If there is a more perfect woman than Yuna Ito, I don’t know one. I mean seriously, she looks like she should be in a dream house with an unanatomically correct husband/military man. If you don’t get that, you suck ass.
14. Soulja Boy – Crank That [Soulja Boy] (Last Week #9)
Soulja Boy is cranking his way out of the Top 10 and down the Countdown. It was a quick rise and it looks to be an interesting fall as well. Maybe he should have a BETTER FOLLOW-UP VIDEO!
13. Daughtry – Over You (Last Week #15)
It has been a long time, but Daughtry is making his move back to the Top 10. “It’s Not Over” seems so damn long ago, I swear. Not only that, American Idol seems so long ago that I really don’t remember much about it. Except that I hated Blake with a passion. That is all.
12. NaNa – Movin’ On (Last Week #14)
Yaay! NaNa moves up another two two spots this week as she attempts to crack the Top 10! I need to clip this song so I have a new damn ringtone. I have been talking about that for a fucking month and a half. Damn, I am totally lazy.
11. Yui - Jam (Last Week #12)
Yui is one spot away from her record breaking FIFTH TOP 10 VIDEO (Rolling Star, CHE.R.RY, My Generation and Love & Truth) of 2007! Now that almost makes her a shoo in for the Artist of the Year but you never know. You will have to see in December! On to the Top 10!
10. Common feat Lily Allen – Driving Me Wild (Last Week #7)
Common ALREADY has a new video! And it is TOTALLY STAR STUDDED as it has Alicia Keys (and her sexy self), Kanye West and more! Too bad this video suffers from it.
9. Paramore – Misery Business (Last Week #11)
So Paramore moves into the Top 10 this week! Pretty good for their first time out but what can I say. This song is catchy and this video is like Avril Lavigne meets real punk. I’m just saying. I loved “Girlfriend” as much as the next person but Avril is NOT PUNK. Don’t even try it.
8. Aqua Timez - Alones (Last Week #6, Four weeks at #1)
Aqua Timez barely holds on to the Top 10 this week after a strong month-long run at number one. What is even better is they have a new song and video! Expect to see it soon, its mellow rock greatness.
7. L`Arc~en~Ciel – My Heart Draws A Dream (Last Week #10)
The Arc has their second Top 10 of 2007 and needless to say, the respect isnt needed. If you don’t know about Hyde and the boys then you need to just go to hell because they are “teh rock”. And don’t you forget it.
6. Kanye West feat. T-Pain - GoodLife (Last Week #8)
Kanye West has his fourth Top Ten video of 2007 and he is looking for his second number one video. It has been a big year for Kanye as well, slaying the ugly beast-bot that is 50 Cent. Thanks, Kanye! I owe you one!
5. Mihimaru GT – Gazen Yeah! (Last Week #3, Two weeks at #1)
After half a month at the top, Mihimaru GT falls two more spots but stays in the Top 5. Is there a new album coming from these two soon? I hope so, the Greatest Hits album was awesome.
4. Nelly Furtado – Do It (Last Week #2)
After a stint as the runner up for three weeks, Nelly Furtado falls two spots from the Top 3 this week. You know, she spent a full MONTH at number two with “Maneater” in 2006 so this marks the second time Nelly couldn’t take the top spot. I still loves you, Miss Furtado! We are down to three!
3. Yui – Love & Truth (Last Week #4)
Yui makes her bid for her third number one video of 2007! Aside from John Legend (“Heaven” in January and “PDA (We Just Don’t Care)” in April) no one has multiple number one videos this year. UVERworld had three last year off, can Yui tie that record? We will see!
2. Sowelu, EXILE & DOBERMAN INC – 24 Karat (Last Week #1, One week at #1)
After only one week at number one, the combined greatness of Sowelu, EXILE and DOBERMAN INC could not hold on to the top spot! Even though they gave up the crown…I still loves my Sowelu. With her fine, fine self. But someone finer has captured my heart and the top spot!
1. Alicia Keys – No One (Last Week #5, One Week at #1, Biggest Mover)
After only a month, Alicia Keys has captured the number one position with her first new video off a studio album in almost three years! I missed my Alicia Keys and she is so back and SO FINE! I love this song and this video is great as hell. More than deserving of being the number one video! Congrats, Alicia you are the queen of the Countdown this week!
That is all for this week! Tune in next week to see if the new queen Alicia Keys can make it a second week at number one! Or will Yui get her record tying third number one video of 2007? Or can Sowelu, DOBERMAN INC and EXILE reclaim their 24Karat crown? Tune in next Friday to find out, peeps! Until then, stay up!
Chachi Out!
