The Best Hip Hop Dance Music Videos
Looking for the best hip hop dance music videos? Check out our top picks, featuring both classic and contemporary tunes that are sure to get you moving.
Best Hip Hop Dance Music Videos
In this roundup, we’ll be taking a look at the best hip hop dance music videos. We’ll be including a mix of both mainstream and underground artists. We’ll also be including a mix of both old and new videos. Whether you’re a fan of hip hop dance music or not, these videos are sure to get your feet moving.
“In the Air Tonight” by Phil Collins
The music video for “In the Air Tonight” by Phil Collins was released in 1981, and it is widely considered to be one of the best hip hop dance music videos ever made. The video features a group of young dancers performing intricate hip hop dance moves in an abandoned warehouse. The video was choreographed by Michael Peters, who also choreographed Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” video.
“No Diggity” by Blackstreet
Blackstreet’s “No Diggity” is one of the most popular hip hop songs of all time, and for good reason. The song’s catchy beat and old school flavor make it perfect for dancing, and the music video does not disappoint. Featuring a mix of traditional dance styles and contemporary moves, the video is a fun showcase of the group’s skills.
“Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer
This 1990 music video features hip hop dance historian Francis Ford Coppola and funk music artist MC Hammer. The video is a montage of dance scenes from popular films of the time set to the tune of “Can’t Touch This”.
“The Humpty Dance” by Digital Underground
“The Humpty Dance” is a classic hip hop dance track by the group Digital Underground. The song was released in 1990 and quickly became a hit, reaching number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The music video for the song features the group performing the dance in front of a live audience.
“Gangnam Style” by PSY
“Gangnam Style” by PSY is one of the most popular hip hop dance music videos ever made. The video has been viewed over 2 billion times on YouTube, and has inspired many people to learn the Gangnam Style dance.
Worst Hip Hop Dance Music Videos
Hip hop dance music videos are becoming more popular each day. But, there are some that are just not good. In fact, they are terrible. This article will list the ten worst hip hop dance music videos of all time.
“Barbie Girl” by Aqua
“Barbie Girl” is a song by the Danish-Norwegian dance-pop group Aqua. It was released in May 1997 as their third single overall, and the first United Kingdom release, after “Roses Are Red”. The song is included on the album Aquarium and was written by Aqua’s lead singer René Dif, Søren Rasted, and Claus Norreen. The song topped the charts worldwide, particularly in Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand , Norway, Spain , Switzerland , the United Kingdom and the United States. It is Aqua’s most popular work.
The song caused a controversy with Mattel filing a lawsuit against MCA Records (now Universal Music Group), claiming that “Barbie Girl” violated their trademark and turned Barbie into a sex object. The courts ruled in Mattel’s favor on 8 September 2000; Aqua was ordered to stop selling copies of the song and album Aquarium in the United States.
“The Macarena” by Los Del Rio
This Spanish dance track became an unlikely global smash in 1996, thanks in part to its simple, addictive dance moves. The song’s music video features a group of people doing the titular dance in front of various landmarks in Seville, Spain. While the video is admittedly catchy, it’s also cringe-worthy in its cheesiness.
“Who Let the Dogs Out?” by Baha Men
The concept for the video was simple enough: a bunch of guys dancing around in dog masks. But for some reason, the video for “Who Let the Dogs Out?” became an international sensation, thanks in part to its appearances in popular films like “Best in Show” and “Eight Crazy Nights.”
“Cha Cha Slide” by DJ Casper
There’s something about the “Cha Cha Slide” that just makes you want to get up and dance. The song was released in 2000 by DJ Casper and quickly became a popular choice for weddings, parties, and other events. While the song is undeniably catchy, the accompanying music video is unbelievably bad. Featuring lifeless dancing and poor production values, the “Cha Cha Slide” video is a prime example of why some music videos should never be made.
“The Electric Slide” by Marcia Griffiths
Nowadays, it’s hard to find a good hip hop dance music video that doesn’t feature scantily-clad women shaking their behinds. But there was a time when hip hop dance music videos were all about the dance moves and not about the sex appeal. One of the worst offenders in this category is Marcia Griffiths’ “Electric Slide.”
The video features Griffiths and a group of dancers doing the electric slide in front of a green screen. The scenery behind them changes from cityscapes to outer space, but it’s all very static and uninteresting. The dancers themselves don’t look like they’re having much fun, and the whole thing comes off as being very dated and cringe-worthy.
