Top Hip Hop Music Videos of 2009
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Looking for the hottest hip hop music videos of 2009? We’ve got you covered, with the top 10 videos of the year!
Introduction
The top hip hop music videos of 2009 include a wide range of styles, from the comical to the edgy. Some of these videos are sincere tributes to hip hop culture, while others are lighthearted or even humorous takes on the music and the lifestyle. But all of them are excellent examples of what can be done with hip hop music, whether it’s making a statement, celebrating a lifestyle, or simply putting on a great show.
Best Hip Hop Videos of 2009
In 2009, the hip hop industry saw some great music videos. Artists such as Lil Wayne, Drake, and Kanye West released some of their best work yet. Here are the top hip hop music videos of 2009.
“Best I Ever Had” – Drake
Drake’s “Best I Ever Had” music video was released in June 2009 and quickly rose to the top of the charts. The video features Drake in a number of different settings, including a pool party, a basketball court, and a club.
The video was directed by Kanye West and shot in Los Angeles. It features cameos from Lil Wayne, Trey Songz, Bun B, and Santigold.
“Best I Ever Had” won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Male Video in 2009.
“Run This Town” – Jay-Z ft. Rihanna & Kanye West
“Run This Town” is a song by American rapper Jay-Z. The song also features vocals from American singer Rihanna and rappers Kanye West and Busta Rhymes. The song was released on August 9, 2009, as the lead single from Jay-Z’s 11th studio album, The Blueprint 3 (2009).
The song peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and New Zealand. “Run This Town” received mixed reviews from critics; some praised the song for its club-ready production and vocal performances, while others criticized its use of Auto-Tune.
The music video was directed by Anthony Mandler and shot in Brooklyn, New York City. It features cameos from Rihanna’s then-boyfriend baseball player Matt Kemp, rappers Lil Wayne, Drake and Fabolous. The video was nominated for three awards at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards.
“Empire State of Mind” – Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys
“Empire State of Mind” is a song performed by American rapper Jay-Z featuring vocals by American singer Alicia Keys, from Jay-Z’s 11th studio album, The Blueprint 3 (2009). The song was written by Angela Hunte and Janet Sewell-Ulepic, and produced by Al Shux. pyramid with the song’s title embellished on it in neon lights. In the video’s closing moments, it is revealed that the entire video took place in one of the building’s elevators.
The video received mixed reviews; some critics praised the visuals of the video, while others felt that it was unoriginal. The video won two MTV Video Music Awards for Best Male Video and Best Hip-Hop Video. “Empire State of Mind” achieved commercial success worldwide; it peaked within the top ten in Australia, Canada, France, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. In the United States, it became Jay-Z’s eleventh number-one single on Billboard Hot 100 (tying him with Elvis Presley for fourth most number-one singles) and peaked at number three on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.”
The song has been certified double platinum by both the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and certificated six times platinum by Music Canada.
“I Got a Love” – 50 Cent
50 Cent’s “I Got a Love” was one of the top hip hop music videos of 2009. The music video features 50 Cent rapping about his love for money, girls, and cars. The video was directed by Hype Williams and features cameos from rappers Busta Rhymes and Lloyd Banks.
“Dead and Gone” – T.I. ft. Justin Timberlake
“Dead and Gone” is a song by American rapper T.I., featuring American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake. It was released on February 28, 2009, as the eighth single from T.I.’s sixth studio album, Paper Trail (2008). The song’s lyrics concern issues of police brutality and racism in the United States. “Dead and Gone” peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming T.I.’s highest-charting single since “Whatever You Like” reached number one in 2008. It also marked Timberlake’s sixth top ten single on the Hot 100 as a solo artist and his ninth overall. The song won a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 52nd Grammy Awards.
“Heartless” – Kanye West
“Heartless” is a song by American hip hop artist Kanye West, released as the second single from his fourth studio album, 808s & Heartbreak (2008). The song was produced by West, co-produced by Jeff Bhasker, and contains samples of “My Way” performed by Frank Sinatra and “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” performed by Green Day. “Heartless” is one of the best hip hop music videos of 2009 due to its popular lyrics, intense beat, and West’s memorable performance.
“Crank That (Soulja Boy)” – Soulja Boy
The following is a list of the top hip hop music videos of 2009, as ranked by MTV. “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” by Soulja Boy was ranked as the number one hip hop video of 2009. The music video for “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” was directed by Marcus Raboy and released in 2007.
“Live Your Life” – T.I. ft. Rihanna
“I Get it In” – 50 Cent
“Day ‘n’ Nite” – Kid Cudi
“Dolla Dolla Bill” – Yung L.A. ft. T.I., Young Dro & B.G.”Bedrock” – Young Money ft. Lloyd
Conclusion
All in all, these are the top hip hop music videos of 2009. Although some of them are not recent, they are still popular and worth watching. So, if you are a fan of hip hop music, then check out these videos.
