Music Video Roundup

Music Video Roundup: Watch and Grade 'Em!

We weigh in on hot new clips from Janet Jackson, Vampire Weekend, Silversun Pickups, Beck, Jay-Z, and Hollerado. Now, it's your turn; check 'em out and fill in your own report card

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By Leah Greenblatt

JANET JACKSON, ''Rock With U''

The Concept Miss-Jackson-if-Yer-Nasty cribs the title (and a not dissimilar chorus) from her older brother's 1979 hit. Damita Jo's signature dance moves ensue.

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The Execution She's done better. The darkly lit set and writhing dancers jibe oddly with her whispery vocals and the tinkly backing synths. Plus, it's visually kind of dull; we preferred Michael's fabulous sparkle jumpsuit and booties of yore. B-