The Best Funk Music Videos from the 00s
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A list of the best funk music videos from the early 2000s.
The Best Funk Music Videos from the 00s
Funk music videos were all the rage in the early 2000s. The best funk music videos combine soulful vocals with sick dance moves and a whole lot of attitude. If you’re looking for a dose of nostalgia, or just want to see some great funk music videos, check out this list.
Outkast- “Hey Ya!”
Outkast’s “Hey Ya!” is one of the most iconic funk music videos of the 00s. The song itself is a classic, and the video is full of energy and fun. It features the two members of Outkast dancing around and having a great time, and it’s sure to get you moving.
Red Hot Chili Peppers- “Can’t Stop”
The Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983. The group’s musical style primarily consists of rock with an emphasis on funk, as well as elements from other genres such as punk rock and psychedelic rock.
The video for “Can’t Stop” was directed by Nick Egan and features the band playing in front of a green screen. The footage of the band is combined with footage of various creatures, including a giant snake and a kangaroo.
The video was nominated for four MTV Video Music Awards, including Best Group Performance and Best Rock Video.
Bruno Mars- “Uptown Funk”
Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk” took the 00s by storm with its catchy beat and fun lyrics. The music video is just as fun, with Bruno Mars and his band dancing around a colorful city.
The Funniest Funk Music Videos from the 00s
The 00s were a great decade for funk music videos. Here are some of the funniest and most creative videos from that era.
Missy Elliott- “Get Ur Freak On”
Missy Elliott blew up in the late ’90s with a series of ground-breaking, genre-bending hits, but she really cemented her place in pop culture history with the release of “Get Ur Freak On” in 2001. The song, which brilliantly blends elements of funk, hip hop, and electronic music, was an instant classic, and the accompanying music video is just as iconic.
In the video, Elliott and a team of dancers turn a nondescript warehouse into a funkadelic playground, performing mind-bending choreography and wearing some of the most out-there costumes you’ve ever seen. It’s truly a sight to behold, and it’s no wonder that the video has been cited as one of the best music videos of all time.
N.E.R.D. ft. Lee Harvey & Vita- “Lapdance”
This might be one of the most creative and original videos on this list. N.E.R.D.’s “Lapdance” video features the group performing in a seedy hotel room, with a variety of characters coming in and out of the room, including a pimp, a couple of prostitutes, and Lee Harvey himself. The video is intercut with footage of the band performing on stage, and it’s all set to the funkadelic sounds of the song.
The Black Eyed Peas- “My Humps”
Beneath the glossy exterior of The Black Eyed Peas’ “My Humps” video lurks a sharp social commentary on the objectification of women in music videos. Disguised as a lighthearted ode to booty, the song features Fergie and her bandmates strutting their stuff in a variety of revealing outfits while spouting lines like “I drive them crazy, ’cause I freak them good.”
On the surface, it’s a typical music video full of sex appeal. But upon closer inspection, it’s clear that the band is poking fun at the way women are often treated like objects in the music industry. By parodying the typical music video tropes, The Black Eyed Peas are able to deliver a powerful message about female empowerment and sexuality.
The Most Creative Funk Music Videos from the 00s
The 00s were a great decade for funk music videos. With the advent of the internet, music videos became more creative and experimental. Some of the best funk music videos from the 00s are listed below.
Andre 3000- “The Love Below”
Outkast released “The Love Below” in 2003 as part of a double album, with Big Boi’s “Speakerboxxx” on the other side. The album won the Grammy for Album of the Year, with “The Love Below” taking home Best Rap Album. “The Love Below” is a funky, soulful masterpiece, and the video for the lead single “Prototype” is a perfect visual accompaniment. Directed by Hiro Murai, the video is set in a retro future where everyone has robot companions. When one man’s robot companion (played by Andre 3000) begins to malfunction, he takes it to a repair shop run by an attractive woman (played by Rosario Dawson). From there, things get flirtatious, weird, and ultimately tragic. It’s a fun, sexy video that perfectly captures the experimental spirit of Outkast’s music.
Prince- “Musicology”
In “Musicology,” Prince proves that even in the 21st century, he can still make funk music that is as fresh and exciting as ever. The song itself is a catchy, funktastic ode to the power of music, and the video is a perfect visual accompaniment. Prince and his bandmates jam out in a range of colorful costume while surrounded by a bevy of beautiful women. It’s everything you could want in a funk music video, and more.
Janelle Monáe- “Many Moons”
Released in 2008, “Many Moons” is a song by Janelle Monáe from her first EP, Metropolis: Suite I (The Chase). The song peaked atnumber ninety-four on the Billboard Hot 100. The music video, directed by Alan Ferguson, features Monáe in a fantasyland reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland. It was nominated for Video of the Year at the 2008 BET Awards.
