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In the video, Drake performs different dance styles that go along with the song's beat - the perfect scenario for the internet to make hilarious material.
Toward the end of the video, Drake is seen dancing with legendary choreographer Tanisha Scott.
Scott is a big name in the music industry who has worked with Rihanna, Beyonce, and others on viral music videos. Despite the virality and generally good reception of the "Hotline Bling" video, Scott told Complex that none of it was choreographed - she was just a "Coach" and Drake was dancing on his own.
"Nothing was rehearsed, nothing was choreographed, it was just him doing his thing," said Scott. "Nobody was going to expect him to dance, and we were like, 'This entire video has to just be you.'"
She added, "And all those memes and mashups - he knew that was going to happen."
The video style was a brilliant marketing move. Drake is already having the year of his life, and was in position to strike again. His joint mixtape with rapper Future and "Hotline Bling" was already surging up the charts.
The "Hotline Bling" video set him up with the perfect opportunity to take over the internet once again - but this time, he had a goal to accomplish. Last week Drake posted on Instagram about how much it would mean to him if "Hotline Bling" went No.1 on the Billboard charts.
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Last week the song charted at No. 2 behind The Weeknd's "The Hills." Drake strategically released the Hotline Bling video on Apple Music Monday, so it's popularity would count towards next weeks charts.
Billboard Senior Editor Alex Gale thinks the video will help move it up:
And "Bling" video is an Apple exclusive - for now. When it hits Youtube, though? No. 1 is still pretty damn likely.
When Billboard releases their newest Hot 1oo ranking next Monday, we'll find out if Drake and crew's effort was worth it. Until then, enjoy the gifs.
Here's the video in full via Apple Music: