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The Corner Shop

Luigi Calabrese teams up with Fil Thorpe to direct Icelandic artist dóttir.x's&nbsp;intimate and absorbing live session performance of two tracks, Whisper and Introvert.

Luigi Calabrese

Fil Thorpe

dóttir.x 'Live Session Voli [Whisper/Introvert]' by Luigi Calabrese, Fil Thorpe

dóttir.x - live session vol.I [whisper / introvert]

Jade Ang Jackman directs a stylish promo for South London rapper Len.The video for Pick Up The Phone boasts a clash of monochromatic cityscapes - inspired by La Haine - and experimental perspectives, tied together by a fresh, lo-fi aesthetic.&nbsp;Using pops of gold throughout the video - in props, accessories and grading effects - it feels inspired and contemporary, whilst referencing cinematic moments of the past.&nbsp;Lovely work.&nbsp;[imgtoken data:1]

United Kingdom

Jade Ang Jackman

Underground Hip Hop

Len 'Pick Up The Phone' by Jade Ang Jackman

Len - pick up the phone [Official Music Video]

Relta directs an effervescent collab for Sekou x Pinterest.&nbsp;Following the director's impressive video for the Leicester-born singer's <a href="https://www.promonews.tv/videos/2025/10/09/sekou-never-gunna-give-you-relta/92787" target="_blank">Never Gunna Give You Up</a>, this live&nbsp;promo for Love Language helps launch the 2026 Pinterest Predicts trends, using the term 'Brooched' as inspiration.&nbsp;Opening with a textural performance in front of a wall of monitors, the video focuses on the organic relationship between music and fashion, using brooches not only as styling but in the art direction&nbsp;too.&nbsp;It's a seamless collab which doesn't scream "branded content" - and boasts another wonderfully absorbing performance from Sekou.&nbsp;

Relta

REPmedia

Sekou 'Love Language | Pinterest Predicts: Brooched | Live Session' by Relta

Sekou--'Love-Language-|-Pinterest-Predicts:-Brooched-|-Live-Session'-by-Relta

Italian-American director Luigi Calabrese&nbsp;creates a hypnotic visual for Anna Calvi's collaboration with Iggy Pop, with the artists&nbsp;generating considerable&nbsp;heat at close quarters.This is Calabrese's DC of the God's Lonely Man, not the released 'official' version. And he subverts expectations of both artists: Anna, now a smouldering blonde, dominates the unusually passive Iggy (apparently tied to his chair). And it really works. There is a powerful chemistry between them, and exciting degree of intimacy.It's all managed with a very little in front of the camera apart from the performers themselves.&nbsp;Calabrese's use of the camera&nbsp;and lenses, together with the rhythmic edit, ramps up the atmosphere to memorable effect. If you watch one version of the God's Lonely Man video, it should be this one.[imgtoken data:1]&nbsp;

Rock

Anna Calvi ft Iggy Pop 'God's Lonely Man (Director's Cut)' by Luigi Calabrese

Anna-Calvi-Ft-Iggy-Pop-'God's-Lonely-Man-(director's-Cut)'-by-Luigi-Calabrese

Relta directs a dazzling performance promo for rising star Sekou.Inspired by the 1980’s documentary&nbsp;Paris Is Burning, the video for Never Gunna Give You Up&nbsp;explores a space where people are free to be themselves, empowering Sekou to launch into a solo dance moment.Inside a hazy, deep red venue, we see Sekou interacting with other party-goers, before taking the spotlight in a retrofuturistic room, where he transitions into a boundless dance performance.&nbsp;It's completely absorbing - retro, cinematic and joyous, and easily one of the standout promos of the year to date.&nbsp;[imgtoken data:1][imgtoken data:2]

Singer songwriter

Sekou 'Never Gunna Give You Up' by Relta

Sekou-'Never-Gunna-Give-You-Up'-by-Relta

Relta directs a innovative performance promo for Nadia Loren.The video for Sad But True has a simple hook - a&nbsp;seven-second dolly performance shot, looping&nbsp;repeatedly, while a narrative develops in the background.It's a simple yet arresting concept, giving Loren the space to perform as the environment around her transitions into snapshots of a potential story.&nbsp;The video rests on careful timing and execution - and Relta and the rest of the creative team have knocked it out the park.&nbsp;

Nadia Loren 'Sad But True' by Relta

Nadia-Loren-'Sad-But-True'-by-Relta

Relta directs the official short film for Kojey Radical's new album, charting the artist's self-appraisal at a crucial moment in his life through an ambitious twist on music video conventions. &nbsp;In Don't Look Down -&nbsp;inspired by the album of the same name - Relta builds a world around Kojey that is, on the face of it, highly music video-friendly. It starts with a house party, but the host and star of the show, is struggling to cope with the situation. What follows is impressive, not just for Kojey's performance - which is excellent - including his frankness about experiencing any mental fragility, but that the film continues to subvert expectations.In the film, Relta and team have made a real benefit with their imaginative approach to environment is reflecting Kojey's state of mind. The rooms of a house (or houses) are revealed to be part of a connected studio set. This is clear in the part of the film devoted to the track Rule One&nbsp;- which was also released as <a href="https://www.promonews.tv/videos/2025/06/04/kojey-radical-ft-bawo-rule-one-relta/91309" target="_blank">a separate video</a> - but feels more meaningful as part of the bigger picture of the film, where the music video language of the dreamscape comes with a wider message.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Relta also deals with a sizeable cast, almost throughout the film, who are playing the both the important people and minor figures&nbsp;in Kojey's life, which also highlights both the pressure and the rewards. It allows guest performers Bawo and Ghetts&nbsp;to fit seamlessly into this world. But ultimately it all serves to push the theme of Kojey's personal journey, and his embracing of real-world responsibilities, in a way feels both personal and entirely&nbsp;relatable.&nbsp;So this is&nbsp;an inspired and accomplished piece, and an excellent effort from all involved.&nbsp;[imgtoken data:1]&nbsp;[imgtoken data:2]

Hip Hop

Kojey Radical 'Don't Look Down' (short film) by Relta

Kojey-Radical-'Don't-Look-Down'-by-Relta

Relta directs an introspective promo for Aussie duo Royel Otis.&nbsp;The video for Say Something follows the pair on a pensive bus journey through the city, captured in lingering tracking shots and intimate closeups.&nbsp;Rousing and emotionally engaging, the subtle performances and dreamlike cinematography create&nbsp;an immediately absorbing vibe, building upon the power-pop track.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Australia

Studio RM

Alternative

Royel Otis 'Say Something' by Relta

Royel-Otis-'Say-Something'-by-Relta

For the first single from multi-hyphenate artist and rapper Kojey Radical after a three-year hiatus, Relta directs a compelling video capturing his performance and how it radiates through a series of connected rooms.The video for Rule One unfolds in a kinetic style, beginning as Kojey performs as he exercises vigourously on a running machine, then visually panning through adjoining&nbsp;rooms - a group of girls' listening to the music on headphones, his collaborators Bawo and Swindle relaxing with friends.Each flicker between different rooms exploring the power of focus and dedication in life, the viewer gets the sense they are on the journey with Kojey through his mind and lyrics and he lays out his rules for life."I’ve admired Kojey’s work for almost 10 years now - longer than I’ve been directing," says Relta. "So I suppose it makes sense that I placed a lot of importance on this project. Thankfully I had the most wonderful team around me who made my somewhat ambitious creative come to life."We built three adjoining sets, each with their own tones and emotional weight. The song felt militant and authoritative to me, and being Kojey’s first release in several years, I was keen to have his performance shots feel just as impactful, seeing him training in a surreal space &amp; powering the surrounding rooms."I also loved the way Kojey paid homage in the song and we managed to sprinkle in a couple more nods in the video, as well as seeing the next generation taking notes themselves. The entire video was shot in an intense three hour window and looking back it’s all a bit of a blur, but I couldn’t be happier with how it came together."

Kojey Radical ft Bawo 'Rule One' by Relta

Kojey Radical - Rule One (feat. Bawo) [The First Chapter]

John Wick meets the 9-5 slog in Relta's rousing promo for Jessie Reyez.&nbsp;The video for New York Baby boasts a clash of nostalgic, office-core aesthetics and action film mayhem, building to a bloody, visceral climax.&nbsp;Tied together by a rather breezy, anachronistic performance setup (complete with vintage Macs on plinths), it's a captivating, heart-pounding visual with plenty of standout moments.&nbsp;

ELMNTL

Jessie Reyez 'New York Baby' by Relta

Jessie Reyez - NYB (Official Video)

NODE directs a striking promo for Berlin-based experimental pop artist Gabriel Gifford.The video for Barking Dogs Seldom Bite was&nbsp;shot at Hackney’s Moth Club, and draws inspiration from a 'cult-like' experience Gabriel had at a local spiritualist church with his father, months before his suicide. A surreal experience that seemed to reflect the nuance and eccentricity of community, mental health, and the supernatural.&nbsp;The video explores these themes through&nbsp;a contemporary lens, with the cast of Seirian Griffiths, Caterina Danzico, Genevieve Reeves, and Tia May Hockey each performing iterations of their ‘dog’ - a physical manifestation of the characters' individual demons and trauma.Building to an electric finale, the focus on raw movement and primal instinct erupts in a strobe-lit montage, cut in a hyperactive and chaotic way.&nbsp;Impressive work with an electric energy.&nbsp;

Node

Trim Editing

Electronic

Gabriel Gifford 'Barking Dogs Seldom Bite' by NODE

Gabriel Gifford - Barking Dogs Seldom Bite (Official Video)

As Jessie Reyez gets together with&nbsp;Lil Wayne to candidly celebrate the pleasures of sex, Relta keeps things sweet, slick and wholesome in the impressive video.Continuing a prolific run this year that's included videos for Ray Blk and Baobei, the British-Persian director steps it up for the Canadian singer/rapper's sizzling RIDIN, creating a good humoured fantasy where both Jessie and Wayne radiate warmth amid the lyrical raunchiness.From a bedroom space where she sits in her underwear, Jessie rises above her bed, into Toronto skyline, while an earthbound version of herself crashes into Lil Wayne's pad, to introduce his contribution. Relta also reflects the intimacy of the song, with tracking close-up shots over glowing skin, craftily intercut with the performance.&nbsp;A fine execution of a playful pop video that gets the best out of both artists - and a big step forward for Relta.[imgtoken data:1]&nbsp;[imgtoken data:2]&nbsp;

Canada

Anchous

Jessie Reyez ft Lil Wayne 'RIDIN' by Relta

Jessie-Reyez-Feat-Lil-Wayne-'Ridin''-by-Relta

Relta directs a stirring one-take performance for Ray BLK.&nbsp;The video for Courage captures&nbsp;a performance that articulates the artist's experiences with an abusive ex-partner.Inside an intimate theatre setting, the performance moves to reveal an abstract, minimalist set, where Ray and a male character interact and recreate the fraught dynamic she references in the lyrics, before returning to the first space after a climactic confrontation.&nbsp;It's a tight, focussed video that is full of inspired visual elements, and perfectly represents the emotional journey of the track.

Soul

Ray BLK 'Courage' by Relta

Ray-Blk-'Courage'-by-Relta

Luigi Calabrese directs a murderous love story for LA-based singer-songwriter Cate Tomlinson.The video for Half Lover is&nbsp;an ode to 80's slashers, complete with blood, violence and low budget&nbsp;aesthetic.&nbsp;It starts like every good horror film - at a cabin in the middle of the woods, far away from civilisation and the emergency services. Diving full-throttle into a conceptual horror storyline, the video has the same unabashed sense of fun as slasher films of the era, elevated with filmic cinematography and an inspired revenge storyline.Intercut with a high-energy performance section, it's a brilliant visual that will leave viewers feeling like they picked up a VHS at their local Blockbuster.&nbsp;Ah, the good old days...

United States

Alternative Pop

Cate Tomlinson 'Half Lover' by Luigi Calabrese

Cate-Tomlinson--'Half-Lover'-by-Luigi-Calabrese

Relta directs an intimate showcase for&nbsp;Baobei in wintry London for two songs by the up and coming singer- songwriter, producer &amp; DJ, with the naturalistic settings seasoned with some AI-assisted visual effects.“We shot this in a lovely little apartment in Trellick Tower on 16mm," says Relta. "Thank you to all the crew for making it come to life.”

Dance

Garage

Baobei 'Stereo/Bluff' by Relta

Baobei-'Stereo-Bluff'-by-Relta

Young singer Sienna Spiro gives an emotional performance in a striking all-red bathroom, directed by Relta.With production design by Sasha Hilton, who created the bathroom, the&nbsp;video for Spiro's Need Me was shot on 16mm in one continuous shot.“We spent the day building this set and had a tiny window and roll of film to shoot the video," says Relta. "Sienna nailed the performance in only two takes.”

Sienna Spiro 'Need Me' by Relta

Sienna-Spiro-'Need-Me'-by-Relta

Relta directs a bubbly promo for singer-songwriter Alfie Templeman's latest track.&nbsp;The video for Hello Lonely blends performance vignettes with green-screen experimentation, transporting viewers above the clouds and into a sunset fantasy.&nbsp;With an offbeat yet charming energy, the video is a welcome return to Templeman's world, and an ambitious feat from the entire creative team.&nbsp;“This was a real 'trust the process' video, experimenting with green screen and generated worlds courtesy of the incredible team at Anchous," says Relta.&nbsp;

Indie

Alfie Templeman 'Hello Lonely' by Relta

Alfie-Templeman-'Hello-Lonely'-by-Relta

Emma Branderhorst directs a heartbreaking video for Dutch singer-songwriter MEAU's team-up with&nbsp; telecommunications company KPN in an inspired blend of music promo and short film.&nbsp;In the film, Branderhorst tackles the dark side of sexting, delving into its reality after considerable research. In a world where sexting can be thrilling, this film reveals the harsh consequences faced by 1 in 100 young people who have their intimate images shared without consent.Capturing both sides of the issue, the video delivers an important message through involving and emotional storytelling, confidently led by Branderhorst's direction.&nbsp;Contemplative, cinematic and moving, it's a standout piece of work.&nbsp;

Netherlands

Emma Branderhorst

Singer-songwriter

MEAU 'Piece Of Me' by Emma Branderhorst

MEAU - Stukje van mij (Official Video)

Alfie Dukes starts seeing things on a&nbsp;London bus in the Relta-directed video for Not Quite Gone.&nbsp;Listening to a certain track on his old Walkman turns out to be triggering for Alfie, the unfortunate effect that he starts to see an ex-girlfriend among the passengers.“Do you have a song that reminds you of someone you’re trying to not think about? I have a few,” explains Dukes, explaining the genesis of the song. And set on a moving double decker bus, the video is an ambitious effort&nbsp;to capture exactly that feeling.&nbsp;

Kodak

Indie pop

Alfie Jukes 'Not Quite Gone' by Relta

Alfie-Jukes-'Not-Quite-Gone'-by-Relta

Relta directs a vibrant sequel to Break It Down, his first&nbsp;for London-based musician&nbsp;Rahul Prasad&nbsp;aka Renao.&nbsp;The video for Lifeline is a cascade of vignettes, set in a nostalgic hotel setting, that visualises moments from Renao's life so far - including his youth playing badminton in India right through to making dance music in the present day.&nbsp;With a fun visual hook -&nbsp;in the form of the camera travelling up and down from an outdoor vantage point - the video is a breezy, feel-good feat, telling a serendipitous love story like no other.&nbsp;

The Corner Shop

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