Brianna Perry proves that blondes have more fun in the video for “Marilyn Monroe,” the ladies’ anthem off her mixtape Face Off. The 20-year-old Miami raptress, who cites Trina and Missy Elliott as influences, primps and pouts while channeling the blonde Hollywood starlet in the clip.

“My music is distinctive and matchless. I have my own lane and I’m going full throttle,” said Brianna, who was formerly signed to Missy’s Goldmind label and appeared on her TV show “Road to Stardom.” “My brand is a breath of fresh air and I’m here to attack the game from every angle I possibly can.”

Brianna is prepping her debut for release on Poe Boy/Atlantic.

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Bow Wow celebrates new beginnings in the futuristic video for “Sweat,” the first single from his Cash Money debut Underrated, due March 13. The 24-year-old rapper is joined by his YMCMB family including Lil Wayne and Birdman in the CGI visuals. He rides through in a Bugatti, while his female co-star takes a guitar and smashes his plaques.

“Each of these plaques resembles my old albums,” explained Bow Weezy. “She gonna take the guitar and she gon’ smash all of ‘em. It’s representing a new beginning, my coming up with YMCMB. Out with the old, in with the new plaques.”

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Bei Maejor speaks “The Truth” in his latest video, where he recalls a one-night stand with his friend’s girl, who wakes up and wants to have his baby. “The boy that you think is yours may not be your son,” he sings. The song will appear on the 24-year-old singer’s Upscale EP, available next month.

Lil Wayne makes a splash in the Antoine Fuqua-directed video for “Mirror,” his collaboration with Bruno Mars off the deluxe edition of Tha Carter IV. Weezy gets his hands wet as he expresses his emotion through art, while Bruno Mars carries out the reflective tune.

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Future rides with T.I. in the video for “Magic,” the follow-up to his street anthem “Tony Montana.” The ATL rappers meet up at the famed Magic City, performing at the top of the marquee. Inside, temptation awaits as the ladies glow in the dark and play with fire. The 25-year-old newcomer, who was named one of Rap-Up.com’s 10 Artists to Watch, will drop his debut Pluto on Epic Records.

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It’s alive! From the mind of David Guetta comes the video for “Turn Me On,” his hit collaboration with Nicki Minaj off his album Nothing But the Beat. The French DJ plays a mad scientist, bringing to life his finest creation in the lab. But once the rest of his bald-headed prototypes get a peek at the voluptuous vixen, their envy turns into anger and they hunt down their creator, tearing off his clothes to reveal a body of metal. The pink-haired Barb makes her way through the dark village before riding off on a horse as the mannequins chase her down.

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Chris Brown topped the charts with Busta Rhymes on the Grammy-nominated “Look at Me Now.” Now Breezy returns the favor, guesting on Bussa Buss’ new single “Why Stop Now.” The Cash Money signee performs lyrical acrobatics, while Breezy shows off his Matrix moves in the off-the-wall video, directed by Hype Williams.

“That interaction has always been the primary source of why our chemistry has always been so special,” Busta said of working with the famed director. “He wouldn’t give Kanye West a fish-eye lens, he won’t give Jay-Z a fish-eye lens. That’s my shit. He knew that that was the most perfect thing to use for me when we first worked together because of the dynamic of my animation.”

Buckle up for the wild ride.

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T.I. is a wizard with his wordplay in the teaser for “Harry Potter,” the Hit-Boy-produced cut off his latest mixtape F*ck Da City Up featuring his Grand Hustle-signed group D.O.P.E.

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Dirty Money diva Kalenna gives lots of lip in her latest viral video for “Matte Black Truck,” a knocking cut off her upcoming mixtape Chamber of Diaries.

“If you leave, I’ma crank Wu-Tang in my matte black truck/ I’ma keep a red cup filled up in my matte black truck,” sings Kalenna as words spill out of her bejeweled lips.

Due in February, the emotional Diaries features contributions from Wayne Wonder, Maino, Rodney Jerkins, French Montana, Yung Chris, and more.

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