The Best Hip Hop Music Videos of 1999
In case you missed it, 1999 was a great year for Hip Hop music videos. Check out our list of the best Hip Hop music videos of 1999.
Best Hip Hop Videos of 1999
The best hip hop music videos of 1999 were ones that told a story, had great production value, and featured the biggest names in the industry. These videos set the standard for what a hip hop music video should be and influenced the direction of the music video industry for years to come.
“Gin and Juice” by Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg’s “Gin and Juice” was one of the best hip hop videos of 1999. The video features Snoop Dogg and his friends chilling at a party, drinking gin and juice and smoking cigarettes. The video is filmed in black and white, which gives it a cool, retro vibe.
“Hotel” by Mobb Deep
The music video for “Hotel” by Mobb Deep was released in 1999, and it is widely considered to be one of the best hip hop videos of that year. The video features footage of the group performing in a hotel room, interspersed with scenes of them walking through the city. It is a simple but effective video that perfectly captures the mood of the song.
“Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” by Dr. Dre
The video features Dre and Snoop Dogg hanging out on a street in Compton, Los Angeles. The video starts with a scene of two brothers walking on the sidewalk. One brother sees a girl he likes, and the other tells him to go talk to her. The first brother is hesitant, but the second encourages him by saying “just act like you got some sense.” The first brother then walks up to the girl and starts talking to her.
The scene switches to Dre and Snoop Dogg rapping in an alleyway. The two are surrounded by a group of people, including the two brothers from the beginning of the video. The video then switches between scenes of Dre and Snoop Dogg rapping and scenes of people dancing.
Near the end of the video, the girl from the beginning is seen dancing with one of the brothers. The other brother walks up to them and joins in on the dance.
Best R&B Videos of 1999
The year 1999 was a big one for hip hop and R&B. Many artists released music videos that are still considered some of the best of all time. In this article, we will countdown the best hip hop and R&B videos of 1999.
“Beenie Man” by Missy Elliott
“Beenie Man” is a song by American recording artist Missy Elliott, featuring guest vocals from dancehall rapper Beenie Man. The song was written by Elliott, beenie Man, and producers Timbaland and DeVante Swing. It was released as the third single from Missy Elliott’s third studio album, Da Real World (1999), on August 17, 1999. The single peaked at number fifty-four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number twenty-seven on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Internationally, the single peaked within the top ten of the charts in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
The accompanying music video for “Beenie Man” was directed by Hype Williams and features cameos from a number of other visual artists, including Lil’ Kim, Eve, DMX, Teddy Riley, and Tyrese Gibson. The video earned Missy Elliott a BET Award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist in 2000.
“All My Life” by TLC
The year is 1999, and the world is in the throes of R&B fever. TLC’s “All My Life” is one of the hottest tracks of the moment, and the music video is sure to get pulses racing.
As we watch the three ladies strut their stuff in skimpy black outfits, it’s clear that they mean business. The song is all about celebrating life and love, and the video perfectly captures that feeling. From start to finish, it’s a fun and sexy ride.
If you’re looking for a dose of ’90s nostalgia, or just want to see some of the best R&B has to offer, this video is a must-watch. Thank us later!
“No Scrubs” by TLC
Released in early 1999, “No Scrubs” was an instant classic, eventually becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time. The song’s success was propelled by its iconic music video, which featured the three members of TLC strutting their stuff in some killer outfits.
Best Rap Videos of 1999
1999 was a great year for Hip Hop music. Many artists released rap songs that became instant classics. Some of these songs had accompanying music videos that were just as iconic as the songs themselves. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the best Hip Hop music videos of 1999.
“Gin and Juice” by Snoop Dogg
“Gin and Juice” is a song by American rapper Snoop Dogg, released on December 10, 1994 as the second single from his debut album Doggystyle. The song was produced by Dr. Dre and features fellow rapper Dat Nigga Daz on background vocals. It reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, becoming Snoop Dogg’s second highest-charting single of 1994 and his highest-charting single as a lead artist. Internationally, the single peaked at number 2 in New Zealand and number 5 in Australia.
The vide for “Gin and Juice” was directed by Dr. Dre and Calvin Harris. It features Snoop Dogg throwing a house party at his grandparents’ house while they are away on vacation. The video was nominated for Best Rap Video at the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards but lost to “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” by Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg.
“Hotel” by Mobb Deep
“Hotel” is a song by American hip hop duo Mobb Deep, released as the second single from their fifth studio album Murda Muzik (1999). The song features a guest appearance from fellow American rapper Nas. The song is produced by Havoc and samples “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Bill Withers.
The music video for “Hotel” was directed by Hype Williams and features Mobb Deep and Nas in a hotel room with several women. The video received heavy rotation on MTV and BET, and won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video in 1999.
“Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” by Dr. Dre
“Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” is a single by American rapper Dr. Dre, featuring fellow American rapper Snoop Dogg. It was released on January 5, 1993 as the lead single from Dre’s 1992 debut solo album The Chronic. It peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, and number one on the UK Singles Chart and Hot Rap Singles chart. The single is credited as helping build mainstream interest in West Coast rap. Along with “Deep Cover”, by then newly appsigned artist Snoop Dogg, “Nuthin’ but a ‘G Thang” was among the first G-funk songs to achieve commercial success outside of Compton, California in the early 1990s.
