Music videos tell stories that extend the beauty of songs. No matter the theme or genre, a music video can help make a song 10 times more enjoyable than it already is. Combine that with the enormous creativity found in female solo music and you’ll be surprised at what you find. Here we’ll introduce five amazing songs with great videos to match that’ll appeal to all your senses. No matter the mood, these R&B jams, all released this year, will put you in a dream-like state that you’ll never want to escape from. 

Stella Jang “Villain”

With the tell-all opening phrase “We all pretend to be the heroes on the good side”, Stella Jang discusses the concept of good and evil through the art of music with her song “Villian”. Using symbolism like chess boards and the colors black and white, the vintage-styled music video is a cinematic playground with a pop-art aesthetic. This video will definitely make you do a double take, while also causing you to question whether bad is good. Also, the food featured is to die for.

MOON “Woo”

Stunning is an understatement when it comes to MOON and her visuals. An artist under SM Entertainment’s sub-label, Million Market, she has already released a handful of fire tracks since her debut in late 2018. The visual film for her song “Woo” gives the watcher a look into MOON’s fabulous style and edgy, slightly auto-tuned sound. With killer looks and bold jewelry, the film is a vintage yet simple video that allows the listener to focus on the unique sound of the track while admiring the artist herself!

Leebada “Empty Room”

If you’re a fan of lullabies or slow crooning R&B, Leebada has a treat for you. A songwriter and composer that debuted in 2015, her entire discography is a K-indie dream. The music video for her song “Empty Room”, is dark and visually appealing with amazing shots of Leebada going about her life. Simple yet entrancing, this is a song and video you’ll be sad to miss.

SOLE “haPPiness”

SOLE, the first female solo artist to debut under Devine Channel, is a woman who does it all from producing to songwriting. She’s been steadily growing her solo career since 2017 and has many great releases so far. Her latest single, “haPPiness”, is coupled with a colorful video filled with diverse actors and a dollhouse-like setting. With her trendy hair and playful aura, the music video and song will make you want to take a long stroll in the sun. The different aesthetic hues in the video range from green to pink, giving you summer garden party vibes that are perfect for the warm weather!

KATIE “Echo”

Korean-American singer KATIE has been breaking the bridge between K-Pop and western music for a while. Her latest release, “Echo”, has a music video as unforgettable as the song itself. With a diverse cast, dancing, deserts, extravagant outfits, and even spaceships, the video is filled with a multitude of high-quality visuals that will pique your interest. The song manages to be upbeat while also showcasing KATIE’s soulful vocals, and the video was named one of Pitchfork’s nine best music videos of April 2020. So basically, it’s a must-watch.

After going through this list, your playlist probably became a lot funkier. Let this serve as a reminder to go against the grain and explore music from new and budding musicians!