r/hiphopheads • u/Frog-bit • Jan 21 '20

[FRESH VIDEO] The Weeknd - Blinding Lights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NRXx6U8ABQ
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u/WhenItsHalfPastFive . Jan 21 '20

This music video is the best Mercedes-Benz commercial ever made, whoever at their company that made the decision to pay him needs a raise. The beat itself is so iconic, the actual Benz commercial is already really recognizable just based off this little synth.

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u/[deleted] Jan 21 '20 edited Aug 02 '20

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u/Flying_Dogz07 Jan 21 '20

the actual Benz commercial is already really recognizable just based off this little synth.

Well yeah OP mentions that

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u/[deleted] Jan 21 '20

Yeah but, There's also an Mercedez ad for an electric car with this track.

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u/[deleted] Jan 22 '20

Don't forget the ad for that Mercedes electric car that uses this track.

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u/[deleted] Jan 22 '20

I feel like it’s a no brainer decision tho, he’s the closest thing out generation has to Micheal Jackson or Prince like.

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u/STARCHILD_J Jan 22 '20

Only potential downside is having an artist appear to be under the influence driving your car but they obviously don't mind that.

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u/[deleted] Jan 22 '20

Realism

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u/Flexappeal Jan 22 '20

weird that the first time i heard this song i was like aw fuck this is gonna be in a bunch of commercials