The Top 5 Hip Hop Music Videos of 2015
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It’s been an amazing year for hip hop music, and we’ve rounded up the top 5 hip hop music videos of 2015!
Kendrick Lamar – “Alright”
“Alright” is a song by American rapper Kendrick Lamar, taken from his third studio album To Pimp a Butterfly (2015). The song was written by Lamar, Mark Spears, Anthony Tiffith and Pharrell Williams, and produced by the latter two under their stage name Sounwave. A social commentary about race in America, “Alright” features hip hop and jazz styles with elements of freeform jazz. It was released to radio stations as the album’s fourth single on June 30, 2015.
The song’s accompanying music video was directed by Colin Tilley and premiered on June 30, 2015. The video received five MTV Video Music Award nominations at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards, including Video of the Year and Best Male Video, winning the former. It also won two BET Hip Hop Awards for Best Music Video and Viewer’s Choice.
Drake – “Hotline Bling”
Drake’s “Hotline Bling” was inescapable in 2015, and the song’s popularity was only magnified by the release of its groundbreaking music video. The video, which featured Drake dancing in a series of colorful outfits against a simple background, became an internet sensation and spawned countless memes. It was also nominated for two Grammy Awards, winning one for Best Rap/Sung Performance.
Big Sean – “Blessings”
The year 2015 was a big one for hip hop, with a number of artists releasing new music and music videos that have since gone on to become classics. One of the best music videos of the year was Big Sean’s “Blessings”, which featured a number of famous faces including Drake, Kanye West, and 2 Chainz.
The video itself is a visually arresting affair, with the four rappers taking turns in the spotlight as they perform in front of a bright white background. The use of color and light in the video is stunning, and it’s clear that a lot of thought and care went into its creation.
If you’re a fan of hip hop, or just excellent music videos in general, then “Blessings” is definitely worth checking out.
Future – ” trap niggas”
Future’s “Trap Niggas” was one of the biggest hip hop songs of 2015, and the music video is just as powerful. The video shows the dark reality of life in the trap, with drug dealers and addicts struggling to make it through the day. Future’s own struggles with addiction are also depicted in the video, making it an accurate and personal portrayal of life in the trap.
Meek Mill – “All Eyes On You”
Meek Mill – “All Eyes On You”
Meek Mill’s “All Eyes On You” video is a luxurious and cinematic clip that features appearances from his fiancée Nicki Minaj and close friend Rick Ross. It was directed by Eif Rivera and shot in various locales, including Miami and Los Angeles.
The video opens with a shots of Meek and Nicki’s lavish lifestyle, including them disembarking from a private jet and riding around in Rolls-Royces. We then see the couple sharing some intimate moments together, before Meek heads off to the club where he performs for a packed crowd alongside Rick Ross.
Overall, the “All Eyes On You” video is a slick and stylish showcase of Meek Mill’s opulent lifestyle, and features cameos from two of the biggest names in hip hop.
