The Top 10 Hip Hop Music Videos of 2008
Contents
- 2008 in Hip Hop
- The Top 10 Hip Hop Music Videos of 2008
- “A Milli” – Lil Wayne
- “Bounce” – T.I. ft. Lil Wayne
- “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” – Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em
- “Put On” – Young Jeezy ft. Kanye West
- “I Get It In” – 50 Cent
- “Lollipop” – Lil Wayne ft. Static Major
- “Get Buck In Here” – DJ Felli Fel ft. Diddy, Akon, Ludacris & Lil Jon
- “Low” – Flo Rida ft. T-Pain
- “Sexual Eruption” – Snoop Dogg
- “Feedback” – Janet Jackson
The Top 10 Hip Hop Music Videos of 2008
1. “Lollipop” – Lil Wayne
2. “A Milli” – Lil Wayne
3. “Put On” – Young Jeezy
4. “I Kissed a Girl” – Katy Perry
5. “Hot N*gga” – Bobby Shmurda
6. “Anaconda” – Nicki Minaj
7. “All Me” – Drake
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2008 in Hip Hop
2008 was a defining year in hip hop. With the release of some of the most critically acclaimed albums of the decade, as well as some of the most iconic music videos, 2008 set the stage for the next decade of hip hop. Here are the 10 best hip hop music videos of 2008.
The Year in Review
In 2008, the top music videos in hip hop were a mix of party anthems, love songs, and street anthems. The videos reflect the various aspects of hip hop culture, from the luxurious lifestyle of the rich and famous to the rough realities of life in the inner city. Here are the top 10 hip hop music videos of 2008:
1. “Lollipop” by Lil Wayne: This video was filmed in Las Vegas and features Wayne surrounded by scantily-clad women. It is a typical example of Wayne’s over-the-top lifestyle.
2. “A Milli” by Lil Wayne: This video is a more low-key affair, with Wayne rapping in front of a simple white backdrop.
3. “Low” by Flo Rida: This club anthem features Flo Rida surrounded by dancing women in bikinis.
4. “Superstar” by Lupe Fiasco: This video features Fiasco rapping about his rise to fame, interspersed with shots of him performing on stage.
5. “Put On” by Young Jeezy: This video is set in a dark street environment, with Jeezy rapping about his success despite coming from humble beginnings.
6. “I Luv It” by Kanye West: This club track features West surrounded by glamorous women and luxury cars.
7. “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” by Kanye West: This video is more down to earth, with West rapping about his struggles growing up in Chicago’s south side.
8.”Heartless” by Kanye West: This synth-heavy track features West alone in a dark room, interspersed with shots of him walking through empty city streets at night.
9.”SexyBack” by Justin Timberlake: This club track features Timberlake surrounded by dancing women inrevealing clothing.
10.”Apologize” by Timbaland featuring OneRepublic: ThisVideo is set in a post-apocalyptic world and features Timbaland and OneRepublic band member Ryan Tedder singing amidst ruined cityscapes.’
The Top 10 Hip Hop Music Videos of 2008
In 2008, the top 10 hip hop music videos were: “Lollipop” by Lil Wayne, “A Milli” by Lil Wayne, “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” by Soulja Boy Tellem, “Low” by Flo Rida, “No Hands” by Waka Flocka Flame, “Bartender” by T-Pain, “I Kissed a Girl” by Katy Perry, “Hot N***a” by Bobby Shmurda, and “All I Do Is Win” by DJ Khaled.
“A Milli” – Lil Wayne
“A Milli” is a song by American rapper Lil Wayne. It served as the second single from his sixth studio album, Tha Carter III. The track was produced by Bangladesh, who also co-wrote it alongside Lil Wayne. “A Milli” was released to radio stations on April 15, 2008, in the United States. The song peaked at number 36 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, behind only Wayne’s own “Lollipop”. Critical reception towards the song was generally positive, with varied comparisons made to other songs by Wayne.
The music video for “A Milli” was directed by Dwayne Carter and Damian Abel and uploaded to YouTube on June 16, 2008. In the video, Lil Wayne is seen rapping in various white institutions and close ups are intercut of eyes blinking. According to Lil Wayne in an interview with BET Nightly News’ Tavis Smiley, because of legal issues concerning use of rights to footage from Martin Scorsese’s film Taxi Driver (1976), Director Abel had to edit out all shots from that film that were featured in the original cut of the “A Milli” video.
“Bounce” – T.I. ft. Lil Wayne
The year 2008 in hip hop music saw the continued rise of alternative hip hop, as well as the mainstreaming of southern rap, with artists such as Lil Wayne and T.I. continuing to achieve strong commercial success. Music videos also attained new levels of creativity and artistry, with many artists employing innovative visuals to complement their music. Here are ten of the best hip hop music videos of 2008.
“Bounce” – T.I. ft. Lil Wayne
This music video features T.I. and Lil Wayne rapping aboard a luxurious yacht, surrounded by beautiful women. The video is colorful and visually appealing, with a strong party atmosphere throughout.
“A Milli” – Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne’s “A Milli” was one of the most popular songs of 2008, and its accompanying music video is just as creative and unforgettable. The video features Wayne in a variety of unusual locations, including inside a aquarium and atop a pyramid, while he delivers his signature rapid-fire lyrics.
“Put On” – Young Jeezy ft. Kanye West
The music video for Young Jeezy’s “Put On” is set in Atlanta’s famous Magic City strip club, and features Jeezy and Kanye West performing amongst the scantily-clad dancers. The luxurious setting and lavish lifestyle on display make for an captivating visuals.
“Lollipop” – Lil Wayne ft Static Major
The music video for Lil Wayne’s “Lollipop” was one of the most controversial of 2008, due to its suggestive sexual content. However, there’s no denying that the video is creative and visually stimulating, with its sleek black-and-white aesthetic and erotic imagery.
“Forever” – Drake ft Eminem, Kanye West & Lil Wayne
The all-star collaboration “Forever” produced one of the most star-studded music videos of 2008, featuring cameos from LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Rashard Lewis and many more celebrities. The visuals are fittingly over-the-top for such an epic track, with Drake driving a Lamborghini through clouds and floating on a jetpack above the skyline of Los Angeles.
“Crank That (Soulja Boy)” – Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em
“Crank That (Soulja Boy)” is the debut single by American rapper Soulja Boy Tellem. It served as the lead single from his debut album, Souljaboytellem.com. The song was first released to the public on May 17, 2007, and was later released on iTunes on August 17, 2007. The music video was ranked at number one on BET’s Notarized: Top 100 Videos of 2007 countdown. In 2008, the song was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Song, but lost to “Lollipop” by Lil Wayne featuring Static Major.
“Put On” – Young Jeezy ft. Kanye West
In 2008, Young Jeezy’s “Put On” video was one of the most popular music videos in the hip hop genre. The video features cameos from Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, and John Legend, and is set in a luxurious mansion. The video was directed by Hype Williams.
“I Get It In” – 50 Cent
“I Get It In” is a song by 50 Cent, released as the third single from his fourth studio album, Before I Self Destruct. The song features verses from American rappers Olivia and Tony Yayo, and was produced by American producers Dr. Dre and Mark Batson.
The music video for “I Get It In” was directed by Jessy Terrero and premiered on August 6, 2008. The video features 50 Cent, Olivia and Tony Yayo in a strip club.
“Lollipop” – Lil Wayne ft. Static Major
“Lollipop” is a song by American rapper Lil Wayne, featuring Static Major. The song was released on March 13, 2008 as the lead single from Lil Wayne’s sixth studio album, Tha Carter III (2008). The single was produced by Deezle and Jim Jonsin. Static Major died two weeks before the release of the song, making it the first single he had released posthumously. Lollipop peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in June 2008 and became Lil Wayne’s most successful single to date.
The music video was directed by Gil Green and filmed in Las Vegas on February 21–22, 2008. The video premiered on television networks in early April 2008. It features cameo appearances by several rappers, including Juelz Santana, Birdman and Snoop Dogg. At five minutes and fifty-six seconds, it is Lil Wayne’s longest music video to date.
“Get Buck In Here” – DJ Felli Fel ft. Diddy, Akon, Ludacris & Lil Jon
“Get Buck In Here” is a song by DJ Felli Fel. It was released on September 18, 2007 as the lead single from his album Go DJ!. The song features guest appearances from American rappers Diddy, Akon, Ludacris and Lil Jon.
The music video for “Get Buck In Here” was directed by Hype Williams and released on September 24, 2007. The video features cameo appearances from several celebrities, including Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Brooke Hogan and Flavor Flav.
The video received mixed reviews from critics; some praised the Cameo appearances and Williams’ direction, while others criticized the video for its excessive use of product placement.
“Low” – Flo Rida ft. T-Pain
“Low” is a song by American rapper Flo Rida, featuring vocals by American rapper T-Pain. It was released as the lead single from Flo Rida’s second studio album, Mail on Sunday (2008). The song features and was co-written by T-Pain, who used the Auto-Tune pitch correction effect in several lines. “Low” peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The accompanying music video features Flo Rida dancing in a club with several women.
“Low” was airplay-chart debut in December 2007, reaching number 54 on the US Billboard Pop Songs chart and number 36 on the US Billboard Rhythmic Songs chart. The song’s official remix, which features American rapper Lil Wayne, peaked at number 99 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart. “Low” became a commercial success worldwide; it achieved Top 10 status in over 30 countries including Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Sweden and the United States.
“Sexual Eruption” – Snoop Dogg
Sexual Eruption” is a song by American hip hop recording artist Snoop Dogg. It was released on October 7, 2008 as the lead single from his ninth studio album, Ego Trippin’. The song samples “Sex Machine” by James Brown. It peaked at number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 11 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The music video was directed by Trey Fanjoy.
“Feedback” – Janet Jackson
At number 10 on our list is Janet Jackson with her song “Feedback”. The music video for this song was released in 2008 and was directed by Frank Gatson. The video features Janet Jackson dancing in various sexy outfits and is very suggestive throughout. Despite its racy nature, the video was still nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video.
