1) The group initially considered several songs for their music video project, including songs by James Bay, Nancy Sinatra, Gabrielle Aplin, Rihanna, The Dixie Cups, and Taylor Swift. 2) They ultimately selected Rihanna's "What Now" because the versatile lyrics could raise awareness about any topic and the strong beat would create a dramatic video to engage audiences. 3) Although they liked songs by James Bay and Gabrielle Aplin for their messages, they determined the beats were not strong enough to achieve their dramatic effect.