Top 5 Urban and Hip Hop Music Videos
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Check out our top 5 picks for the best urban and hip hop music videos of the year so far.
“Anaconda” by Nicki Minaj
The video for “Anaconda” was released on August 20, 2014, and was directed by Colin Tilley. The video broke the Vevo record for the most views in 24 hours with 19.6 million. In the video, Nicki Minaj pays homage to Sir Mix-a-Lot’s “Baby Got Back” with a twerking-filled video set in the jungle. The video also features cameos from Drake, Lil Wayne, and Chris Brown.
“Anaconda” was nominated for Best Hip-Hop Video at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards.
“All I Do Is Win” by DJ Khaled
“All I Do Is Win” by DJ Khaled is a song that celebrates the success of the artist and those around him. The music video features cameos from a number of other successful urban and hip hop artists, including Rick Ross, T-Pain, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, and Busta Rhymes. The video is set in a luxurious mansion and includes footage of the artists partying and enjoying their success.
“Hotline Bling” by Drake
“Hotline Bling” is a song recorded by Canadian rapper Drake, which serves as the lead single from his fourth studio album Views. The song was released on October 4, 2015, and it debuted at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. The song became Drake’s second number-one single on the Hot 100, as well as his first as a lead artist. “Hotline Bling” also reached number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
“Run This Town” by Jay-Z
“Run This Town” is a song by American rapper Jay-Z. The song also features Rihanna and Kanye West. It was released on September 8, 2009, as the lead single from Jay-Z’s eleventh studio album, The Blueprint 3. The song was co-written by Jay-Z, West, and No I.D., and it was produced by West. The song features additional vocals by Mr Hudson. “Run This Town” peaked at number two on the United States’ Billboard Hot 100 and entered the Top 40 of almost every national charts in Europe.
The music video for “Run This Town” was directed by Anthony Mandler and it features cameos from Rihanna, Kanye West, Ciara, Young Jeezy, Fabolous, Memphis Bleek, Mary J. Blige, and Keri Hilson.
“No Lie” by 2 Chainz
“No Lie” is a song by American rapper 2 Chainz, released as the lead single from his debut studio album Based on a T.R.U. Story (2012). The song, which features Canadian rapper Drake, was produced by Mike Will Made It and written by both performers. The track was first revealed when it debuted at number 80 on the Billboard Hot 100 on May 20, 2012, and eventually peaked at number 43. It has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting sales of over two million copies in the country.
The song’s accompanying music video was directed by Alex Nazari and filmed in Los Angeles, California in April 2012. It features cameo appearances from fellow American rappers Wiz Khalifa and Tyga, amongst others. The video peaked at number one on BET’s 106 & Park on June 28, 2012 and stayed there for one week.
