Will Lady Gaga win Best New Artist at the 2009 Video Music Awards? Interested music fans can still squeeze in their votes. This year’s choices offer an interesting assortment of styles and visuals.
With a handful of other Moonman nominations including one for Video of the Year, Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face” seems to be the favorite in this crowd. With strong vocals, stunning visuals, and satiric humor, Lady Gaga will give both Britney and Beyonce a definite run for the year’s top award.
But don’t count the boys out of the competition just yet. Three of the vids explore different versions of the ultimate male fantasy. 3OH!3’s “Don’t Trust Me” offers an unlikely sci-fi tale about the last 2 men on earth who must deal with an endless supply of beautiful women. Asher Roth’s “I Love College” offers a beer-soaked remembrance of the good old fraternity days. And Drake’s “Best I Ever Had” mixes men’s favorite pastimes – sports and well-endowed ladies.
The strongest contender from the men, however, is Kid Cudi’s “Day and Nite.” This video is a visual masterpiece that juxtaposes cartoon imagery on camera footage to create a fantasy world that feels both familiar and brand new. With a catchy groove and strong lyrics, “Day and Nite” may be just clever enough to topple the Haus of Gaga.