#HotlineBling: Drake Dances His Way Into Hearts With These 6 Basement Party Moves
There are thousands and thousands of dancers in the world...
And in all of the music videos that I've seen Drake appear in, I've never considered him to be one of them.
But Drake proves our feelings about his dance moves are irrelevant in his latest (and probably his most anticipated) music video, Hotline Bling. We were already feeling the song when it dropped after his Meek Mill dis "Charged Up," but Drake takes his Carlton, Bachata flow from "fleek" to "unbothered" in the visuals for his latest music video.
Look at Papi swinging that arm like he just won a dice game! Get it daddy!
I'm pretty sure he remixed The Dougie right here. But he still manages to look good doing the Dougie 2.0 while rocking his OVO seater.
In case you had not guessed by now, this next gif is a great opportunity for you to join in the #DrakeALwaysOnBeat hashtag. Just saying that you can play a Ricky Martin song over the gif below, and Drake would still be getting it.
"Hotline Bling" has been a hit since it debuted on the OVO Sound Beats radio show back in July. Since then, it's slowly creeping on a come up to number one on the charts. Hopefully the visuals below of Drake doing his modified version of the Stanky Leg will give this song the push it needs to number one.
And of course, when your girlfriend is humping the floor, you take a nap on her booty. That's exactly what you do! YOLO.
There's also the signature move you do at a basement party when the DJ hits that Dancehall mix!
According to #DrakeAlwaysOnBeat, these moves are suitable to a variety of music like the theme song to The Cosby Show, Living Single, and also Santana's Maria (Westside Story):
#DrakeAlwaysOnBeat Had to do one 😂 pic.twitter.com/JF6GJl0EGL
— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) October 20, 2015
Oh Drake!
Obviously fans are excited about this new single, as it's currently sitting at #2 on Billboard's Hot 100, and from the looks of things, Drake is going to cha-cha all the way to #1. "Hotline Bling" is such a big deal that other artists have offered up their remix versions, including Erykah Badu, Iman Shumpert, Keyshia Cole, Mila J., Trina, and Kehlani & Charli Puth (I liked this version a lot).
Watch the full video below, and tell us what you think.
P.S. If you love Drake's "Hotline Bling," then you may also love D.R.A.M's "Cha Cha!" Last night, D.R.A.M tweeted that he felt "Hotline Bling" was heavily influenced by his song:
ItGirl 100 Honors Black Women Who Create Culture & Put On For Their Cities
As they say, create the change you want to see in this world, besties. That’s why xoNecole linked up with Hyundai for the inaugural ItGirl 100 List, a celebration of 100 Genzennial women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table. Across regions and industries, these women embody the essence of discovering self-value through purpose, honey! They're fierce, they’re ultra-creative, and we know they make their cities proud.
VIEW THE FULL ITGIRL 100 LIST HERE.
Don’t forget to also check out the ItGirl Directory, featuring 50 Black-woman-owned marketing and branding agencies, photographers and videographers, publicists, and more.
THE ITGIRL MEMO
I. An ItGirl puts on for her city and masters her self-worth through purpose.
II. An ItGirl celebrates all the things that make her unique.
III. An ItGirl empowers others to become the best versions of themselves.
IV. An ItGirl leads by example, inspiring others through her actions and integrity.
V. An ItGirl paves the way for authenticity and diversity in all aspects of life.
VI. An ItGirl uses the power of her voice to advocate for positive change in the world.
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This Content Creator’s Journey To Clear Skin Began With Trusting With The Process
In About Face, xoNecole gets the 411 on IGers who give us #skincaregoals on a daily. Here they break down their beauty routines on the inside and out, as well as the highly coveted products that grace their shelves and their skin.
Kyra Joe is the Queen of all things beauty. She regularly lets us in on her beauty routine while sharing updates on her dating life. The content creator debuts flawless skin and aspirational makeup routines in each video. As a consumer, it's easy to assume that Joe has always had the perfect canvas for the beauty world. However, that is not the case.
Like most of us, she's experienced her share of struggles with acne and hyperpigmentation. “I saw a dermatologist when I was 14, and the products he recommended didn’t work because I wasn’t consistent,” Joe said. The responsibility and consistency required of Joe in her adolescence made skincare feel like a job rather than a self-care act.
In 2020, things began to take a pivotal turn for Joe when she found herself regularly consuming skincare TikToks during the pandemic. “I saw people showing me how to use skincare products to get rid of hormonal acne and hyperpigmentation. That made a huge difference for me.” Her enjoyment began to arise as she tried recommended products from her favorite skincare content creators.
Joe added, “I was finally starting to enjoy skincare because I was finding products that worked for me through TikTok. I had undereye patches and creams and began building a routine.” What was once a chore has now become a passion. Joe has since grown an online community of more than 200,000 across TikTok and Instagram, sharing her beauty secrets underneath the moniker Kyra Nikole.
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“I learned early on in my journey to keep things simple. I also try to encourage this in my content,” said Joe. Being able to get to the root when a breakout occurs is why Joe chooses and encourages skincare routines to be simple. “If I have a breakout, it’s easier for me to figure out what product causes it if I don’t have an extensive routine.”
Keeping things simple has allowed Joe to clear up her hormonal acne and manage her hyperpigmentation, and keeping things minimal has given Joe a clear canvas for her makeup.
She gave us an inside look into the skincare routine that’s changed her views on self-care:
Kyra Nikole's Daytime Skincare Routine
Step One: Hyper Skin Hyper Even Facewash
Hyper Skin
“I love this because it’s specifically made for hyperpigmentation, and it’s a gentle cleanser.”
Step Two: Pixi Glow Tonic
Pixi
“It’s an exfoliating toner, but it’s light enough to use daily. I use this for both day and night.”
Step Three: Glazing Milk Essence By Rhode Skin
Rhode Skin
“I have eczema and dry skin, so this helps give me the moisture that I need.”
Step Four: La Roche-Posay Moisturizer
La Roche-Posay
“This is just a regular moisturizer that I love because it sits well under my makeup.”
Step Five: Kiehl's Better Screen UV Sunscreen
Kiehl's
"There is no white cast, no peeling, it works under makeup, and it’s SPF 50; there’s nothing better than that!”
Kyra Nikole's Nighttime Skincare Routine:
Joe uses the same products for her nighttime skincare routine, except for sunscreen. Her main goal is to lock in hydration to last the entire evening. Aquaphor is her ointment of choice to ensure her skin gets the moisture it deserves.
Final Step: Aquaphor Healing Ointment
Aquaphor
"Aquaphor does a great job of holding in the moisture.”
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