Time and time again we have bore witness to Michael Jackson verbiage and grand elements of homage from Kanye West. In 1982 the late King of Pop introduced a chilling music video called “Thriller” that iconically changed the way music videos accompany music. It was eery and shockingly exciting to an era that had a thirst for all things pop and new wave.

Fast forward to present day. As 2010 came to a close the world was re-introduced to a newborn Mr. West. After a year of being scorned and chastised, undoubtedly one of the greatest artist of our time came back and released My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy—a spellbinding album that has already found success. To expand on the his magnificent creation, a leaked video for his “Monster” track has comes full circle in an impacting comparison to MJ’s Thriller debut. The video features a star-studded cast including Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross and Bon Iver. Pervaded scenes of goblins, goons and blood-sucking stalkers raise a very intriguing question. Could this be the new day Thriller? Check out the videos and you be the judge.

While his #1 Billboard single “OMG” may be getting all the pop glory, Usher’s #2 Billboard Hot 100 quiet storm hit, “There Goes My Baby” has been making waves for 26 weeks at radio and among fans since day one. Much like his last hit ballad, the Rell-penned “Here I Stand;” This Rico Love produced track is strictly a grown and sexy affair. This steamy video gives the urban AC track its due diligence. Did Usher just add more heat to your summer?