What is up, peeps! It is Friday and things are looking quite the nice (Except it being cold as hell outside) and before I head out to run the streets it is time for the end of the work week staple!
Chachi’s Top 20 Video Countdown!
First, let me begin with the videos that have fallen out of the Countdown…
Falling Out:
Game feat Lil’ Wayne – My Life (Peaked at #5)
It was a big year for Game (And bigger for Lil’ Wayne, depending on who you ask) with two 5Top Five videos but he finally falls off this week. Nothing new on the horizon but who knows.
Let’s get this par-tay started!
20. YUI – I’ll Be (New Entry)
YUI IS BACK! This gives her four videos on the Countdown for the year of 2008 (Second only to Kanye West) but she hasn’t reached number one in over a year and a half! This song is in between “Life” and “Rolling Star” in terms of rocking which makes it rather perfect. Can this video break the streak?
19. NERD feat Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco & Pusha-T – Everybody Nose (Remix) (Last Week #15)
Well, it looks like the supergroup of 2008 will NOT have an album out by the end of this year like I was promised. However, Lupe’s next album is supposed to be a three disc set so I know what I will be rocking all 2009.
18. Rain (Bi) – Love Story (Last Week #16)
Rain falls two big spots this week as he once again has two videos on the chart. It is good to see him back, although I am wondering what the hell is up with his “magic stick” dance because I hate it. Everything else is right on time though.
17. FLOW – WORLD END (Last Week #13)
Could the world be ending for FLOW? It has been a while since they released a new video or single and despite the awesomeness of this video, it can’t stay on here forever.
16. Rain (Bi) – Rainism (Last Week #20)
More Rain is always great! I wonder if he is getting enough sleep, though. His eyes look puffy as all hell lately.
15. Fonzworth Bentley feat Andre 3000 & Kanye West – Everybody [Don’t Stop] (Last Week #12, Two Weeks at #1)
Okay, where in the hell is the follow-up? I was really thinking that this could be the start of something big but instead I am left hanging. Just like my luck with the ladies….*le sigh*
14. Big Bang – Number 1 (Last Week #14)
New video already?! Damn, these dudes are busy as hell to end the year!
13. BoA – Eat You Up [Korean Version] (Last Week #17)
So I must say this…she is really sexing it up for no reason for her American release. What I loved about BoA was her cuteness and ability to be sexy without having to get her eagle on. Looks like she will be doing that soon enough. NO, BoA, NO!
12. John Legend feat Andre 3000 – Green Light (Last Week #10, One Week at #1)
Okay, Evolver is a kickass album. I am just going to say it right here and right now. Go out and buy that thing RIGHT NOW!
11. Yuna Ito – Miss You (Last Week #9)
MORE YUNA ITO! And it is danceable to boot! Too bad this video has to fall from the Top 10 but Yuna Ito dance = sexy fun time for me! See “Losin” and “Stuck On You” for further reference.
10. UVERworld – Koishikute (Last Week #8)
NEW UVERWORLD! AND HOLY FUCK DOES IT ROCK YOUR FACE! It is about time these guys just picked up the instruments and went all “D-Technolife” on our asses. This video stays in the Top Ten this week to continue their success but look out for their new one!
9. HIGH AND MIGHTY COLOR – Remember (Last Week #11)
HAMC continue to move up this week with their swan song. Can I just say that I am still in shock about their break-up? I mean they have been around for a while and making great music but man it is still a shock.
8. T.I. feat Rihanna – Live Your Life (Last Week #18) [Biggest Mover]
Well, who didn’t see this coming? I mean seriously? I am all about this song (Soon to be the next ringback along with Rick Astley) and this video is at least better than anything 50 Cent has laid on our doorsteps.
7. Alicia Keys - Superwoman (Last Week #7)
Alicia Keys stands pat this week at number seven as we move on. Okay, the song from the Bond movie will be on here. I hate the White Stripes but dammit I love that video! And Alicia is looking all fine in the video, too. Damn you woman!
6. Hyori Lee – Hey Mr. Big! (Last Week #5)
Miss Hyo-Ri falls only one spot this week as we near the Chachi Awards on Sunday. She has had a good comeback after the whole “Dark Angel” debacle. Also I have to say that…she is damn fine. You know it, quit acting like you don’t!
5. Kumi Koda – Taboo (Last Week #6)
Kumi Koda is in the Top Five again! It has been a while (And a lot of either bad or weird videos) but she is back near the top and I must say…I have missed you, baby. Not as vulgar as “Juicy” (Although I wish it was) or as bad as “But” which makes it Top Five material.
4. T.I. – What Up, What’s Happening (Last Week #2)
Looks like the King falls two spots this week with his latest video pretty much on his heels. It has been a big year for the soon to be in jail T.I. including three Top 10 videos and a number one along with that. Despite all that…he will be gone for pretty much all of 2009 due to dumbfuckery. At least he voted. We are down to three!
3. Hearts Grow – Sora (Last Week #4, Three Weeks at #1)
After falling from the top spot last week, Hearts Grow bounces back this week to number three! Can they pull a UGK and take the top spot back after falling from the throne? If any song can do it…it is this one.
2. Wonder Girls - Nobody (Last Week #1, One Week at #1)
After only one week at number one, the Wonder Girls fall a spot this week to the runner up position! That gives them two number one videos in the last half of 2008, both in impressive fashion. Problem is that listening to them will get me V& and I really don’t like the jail. Well, with the Wonder Girls at number two, we have a new number one!
1. Kanye West – Love Lockdown (Last Week #3, One Week at #1)
Look who it is! For the FIFTH TIME in 2008, Kanye West tops the Countdown! Say what you will about Kanye, he continues to make changes in what he does to differentiate himself from the rest of the rap game. Now I for one am SICK of the vocorder but one way to make it work is to have a song that doesn’t suck and a video that confuses the hell out of me. This has both! Which is why it tops the Countdown this week!
That is all for now, peeps! Tune in next Friday to see of Kanye can hold on to the top for a second week in a row! Or can the Wonder Girls return to the top spot? Or will Hearts Grow bounce back and make it a month at the top? See you in seven to find out!
Well, I am off to see “Madagascar 2” and then get some sushi. Tomorrow is “Soul Men” and “Role Models” (I think it is called that) so this weekend is action packed since it is my last free weekend (If you didn’t know, I am working in Denver again as of the 17th). Stay up peeps.
Chachi Out
