Favourite MV and why?

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Since I have the opportunity to talk about my favorite music video, I'll describe "TKN" by Rosalia and Travis Scott.


The word "TKN", which is the title of the song,  is thought to be derived from the word "Tekken', a popular Japanese fighting video game. In the game, characters come together as a close-knit team and fight. This resonates with the song's themes of loyalty, protection, family, etc. 

The song possesses strong power dynamics and striking symbolism. The atmosphere and setting give off a dystopian vibe, with urban and empty streets as locations. These give a secret, "something in the making" type atmosphere. Rosalia herself is shown as the leader of the pack, as she organizes and guides the children, reiterating the theme of loyalty. In addition, her outfits are bold and vibrant colors, highlighting her confidence and authority. One of my favorite parts in the MV is the use of children. They have synchronized movements and follow Rosalia around, reminding me of how ducks imprint their moms' movements and actions.

There is also a contrast between Rosalia and Travis Scott's scenes, as he has a more subdued, low-key role, unlike Rosalia. He's detached from the rest, like an outsider, but understands the group's rules and actions. 

Furthermore, the song involves the fusion of English and Spanish, along with a mix of trap, and reggaeton beats, which are my personal fave genres. The song, released 4 years ago, reached audiences all across the world, receiving a whopping 235 million views. I first heard this song on TikTok back in 2020, where people created dances to the catchy music. TKN has also won the 2020 Latin Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video, highlighting its striking visuals. In my opinion, the song was bound to achieve fame due to the collaboration of two artists, Rosalia and Travis Scott, both of whose music I listen to often. 

Due to the song's addictive choreography, fans across the globe have learned and created their own versions of the dance, and posted them on different social media platforms, Here's an example of a group dancing to the song:


In conclusion, I chose "TKN" as my favorite MV, as it involves the collaboration of two of my most listened-to artists, combining my top genres of music. I am a huge listener of Spanish music, so automatically the vibe matched what I usually listen to. The MV's retro aesthetic also catches the audience's eye, only justifying its winning the Grammy Award for striking performance and visuals.




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