What is up, people! It is a butt-ass-cold Friday (Wow…I just stole a line from Jen that she said like a year ago. First time for everything!) and I am ready to get out there and avoid the crowds. It is BLACK FRIDAY and most of you are out shopping but for those of you smart ones that aren’t, you know what time it is. It’s time for…
CHACHI’S TOP 20 VIDEO COUNTDOWN!
We start off with a debut from arguably the biggest new artist of 2007!
20. Abingdon Boys School – Blade Chord (New Entry)
HELL YES! Two weeks after a new album and the ABS already has a new video! Now the video looks to be completely in slow motion. If you read my review of “Transformers” you know how I feel about that. With that being said this is one of the rawkingest songs of 2007 and it is almost over. That and it is ABS! They’s back, bitches!
19. Mihimaru GT – Gazen Yeah! (Last Week #16, Two weeks at #1)
For every move upward, someone must fall. One of the biggest videos of the fall looks to be falling out of the Countdown. It has been a good last half of 2007 for Mihimaru GT, stay tuned because they have a few Chachi MVA nods!
18. Paramore – CrushCrushCrush (Last Week #20)
Paramore is one of two artists with two videos in the Top 20 as their newest moves up two big spots. Another group that has had a strong last half of 2007 and should lead into a pretty good 2008. Hayley is hot. That is all.
17. 2Backka + Bennie K – Home (Last Week #15)
After peaking at number 15 for two weeks, 2Backka falls two spots. I remember where I saw these guys! “Disco Sempai!” Aw, that song brings back memories. Now, for one of the highest debuts of the year…
16. Alicia Keys – Like You’ll Never See Me Again (New Entry)
Like you didn’t know. My love for Alicia Keys is complete. This video has drama, direction and most importantly Alicia’s fine self. With her latest video near (or on…) the top of the Countdown it will be interesting to see if she can keep up the dominance. Oh, and she is FI-YI-YINE!
15. L`Arc~en~Ciel – My Heart Draws A Dream (Last Week #13)
The Arc falls two more spots this week. Their new album came out and it was what I expected. I was hoping for awesomeness that only Bryan Adams could give but it was stil up to Foreigner status of rocking. Which is “teh awesome”.
14. Mihimaru GT – I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY (Last Week #17)
More Hiroko! Mihimaru GT is looking to get their second Top 10 video of 2007 in only 4 months! Not too shabby if I say so myself. Not only that, I am hoping a new album comes from them soon.
13. Sowelu, EXILE & DOBERMAN INC – 24 Karat (Last Week #11, One week at #1)
EXILE Christmas song?! Can this year GET ANY BETTER?! That answer is yes but you get what I mean.
12. One Republic feat. Timbaland – Too Late (Last Week #14)
So I just got their new album and I haven’t listened to it yet. I will later on today as I run errands after the crowd dies down. Don’t look now, but they are slowly making their way into the Top 10. Don’t forget, Yuna Ito did the same thing earlier this year after about a two month trek.
11. Nelly Furtado – Do It (Last Week #9)
Just outside of the Top 10 and we have a staple with Nelly Furtado. With her FOURTH Top 3 video (third of 2007) I can maybe say that she has a chance to beat out Yui and John Legend for Artist of the Year. Outside chance, but still. Onto the Top 10!
10. Yui – Love & Truth (Last Week #5, Plunge of the Week)
In a shocker, Yui falls a huge five spots this week to number 10! She has had a huge year video-wise and has arguably the best album of 2007. Not only that, she is hawt as hell. With all that said, she is 0 for 3 with her last three videos in terms of tying UVERworld and John Legend with three number one videos and she has slowed down to end the year. It’s not a race, it’s a marathon.
9. May J. – Do Tha, Do Tha (Last Week #12)
You know what? I’m not going to say anything. Just watch her and see why she is in the Top 10 for the second time of 2007. HAWT!
8. Asian Kung-Fu Generation – After Dark (Last Week #10)
So “The Fu” moves up another two spots this week. And Asian Kung Fu Generation continue the success of anime themes on the Countdown? Aqua Timez (Bleach), Abingdon Boys School (Darker Than Black), Yui (Bleach) and nobodyknows+ (Naruto: Shippuuden) all hit number one in 2007 while others like Hearts Grow made it very high as well. Can they continue the tradition?
7. Daughtry – Over You (Last Week #6)
After a pretty good climb, Daughtry takes a step back this week by falling a spot to number seven. Oh, Jordin Sparks new album came out this week! And….no one cares. Rightfully so, she wasn’t all that. Prepare for my rampage when Blake’s album comes out.
6. Yuna Ito – Urban Mermaid (Last Week #8)
One step from the Top 5 and who do we have? The sexy-fine Yuna Ito! I am kind of waiting from an album from you woman! Give me what I need! I miss you and “Heart” was AWESOME!! Did I mention that she is hawt? If I didn’t….she is. We are in the top fourth!
5. TI feat. AlfaMega & Busta Rhymes - Hurt (Last Week #7)
And T.I. has his third Top Five video of 2007! Quietly, T.I. has had a really good year. Well, minus the GUN THING I mean. Either way, this song gets me amped the hell up. A lot more that “Big Things Poppin” did I tell you what. Can T.I. take back his crown of “King of the Countdown”?
4. Kanye West feat. T-Pain - GoodLife (Last Week #3)
If John Legend isn’t the King of the Countdown, then Kanye is. A huge year for him even though this video didn’t make it to the top. In his defense, lugging T-Pain this high actually weights his grade like honors classes so actually he has been at number one for three weeks. We are down to three!
3. Paramore – Misery Business (Last Week #2)
After making it to the runner up spot, Hayley and the gang fall a spot to number three. They currently have another video moving up but getting this high is hard to do. And taking the top spot is REALLY hard, just ask Game. Three top three videos and no number ones. That aint very gangsta.
2. NaNa – Movin’ On (Last Week #4)
YAAAAAY! NaNa makes an attempt to be the Queen of the Countdown after moving up two more spots. She already has a new video out. Some of you may know, the orgasm I had shook the Rockies like an earthquake. Yes, she is that awesome and I love her. Even with a new video, this one is moving on up. Well, that means that the…
1.Alicia Keys – No One (Last Week #1, Five Weeks at #1)
…THE CHAMP IS STILL HERE!! For five weeks strong, Alicia Keys is still holding down the top spot! Even with a new video debuting high, this video still rules all. Can she take out Shakira? Can she even take out UGK or….T.I.?! We will have to see, but until then she is still on top!
That is all for now, peeps! Tune in next Friday to see if Alicia Keys can make it SIX WEEKS on top! Or will NaNa move into the top spot? Can Paramore use the strength of two videos on the Countdown and take the crown? Or will T.I. prove the King really IS BACK and take his throne? See you next week!
Well, if it doesn’t snow too bad (looks okay so far) I will head out to see “Hitman” in the theater this evening. If it gets crappy I will just do it tomorrow. The last half of the nominees for the Chachi Music & Video Awards will be up this weekend! Stay up, peeps!
Chachi Out.
