VidZone update: Kendrick Lamar, Sia, Major Lazer, more

In addition to our regular Artist Of The Week feature and Zone Highlights, VidZone’s latest update contains an awesome selection of brand new music videos including the hottest clips from Beyoncé, US metal heavyweights Atreyu and new UK acoustic trio Life of Dillon and their guaranteed summer hit. And that’s not including the latest from the Queen of Pop herself, Madonna and Britpop heroes Blur!

Read on for all the info on and watch the latest Highlights trailer above to see what else is new this week…

Artist of the Week: Kendrick Lamar

Californian rapper Kendrick Lamar began making waves across Europe with his breakout album, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City and its hit single ‘Swimming Pools (Drank)’ in 2012. The young hip-hop star has continued that success with latest album, To Pimp A Butterfly topping the charts in multiple countries and making him a globally renowned artist. We’ve given him our Artist Of The Week accolade which means you can watch his brilliant new video for ‘King Kunta’ as well as previous hits ‘B***, Don’t Kill My Vibe’ and ‘Poetic Justice’ featuring Drake in his Featured Playlist.

Pop Zone

The ever-intriguing and creative Australian singer-songwriter has once again teamed up with young star, Maddie Ziegler for the new video and single ‘Big Girls Cry’. Sia co-directed the poignant video which focuses on the dancer’s emotional choreography which you can now watch in her recommended playlist along with the worldwide smash ‘Chandelier’ and ‘Elastic Heart’ starring Shia LaBeouf.

Sia – VidZone Recommends
Olly Murs – Centre Stage
Carly Rae Jepsen – Artist Spotlight
Fifth Harmony Ft. Kid Ink – Must See Video

Dance Zone

Electronic/dancehall trio Major Lazer have joined forces with rising French producer DJ Snake and Danish electropop singer MØ for the infectious new track ‘Lean On’. It’s the first single taken from their upcoming album, Peace Is The Mission and you can check out the colourful music video which was filmed in India with all of the artists in their Artist Focus playlist now.

Major Lazer – Artist Focus
Blonde Ft. Alex Newell – Must See Video
David Guetta – Hall Of Fame
Kygo – One To Watch

Alternative Zone

American indie-pop star Michael Angelakos also known as Passion Pit, is gearing up to release the brand new album, Kindred next week and VidZone are keen on starting the celebration early by bringing the Artist Spotlight onto him. Be sure to watch the latest glow stick-filled video for new single ‘Lifted Up (1985)’ as well as previous singles ‘Carried Away’, ‘Cry Like a Ghost’ and the 2012 hit ‘Take A Walk’ now.