The Best Hip Hop Music Videos of 2013
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As we approach the end of 2013, it’s time to take a look at the best hip hop music videos of the year. From Kendrick Lamar to Macklemore, there have been some great videos released in the past 12 months.
Best Hip Hop Videos of 2013
2013 was an incredible year for hip hop music, and there were a ton of great music videos to go along with the great songs. In this post, we’ll take a look at the 10 best hip hop music videos of 2013.
Kendrick Lamar – “Poetic Justice”
2013 was an amazing year for hip hop, with many great artists putting out awesome music videos. Kendrick Lamar’s “Poetic Justice” was definitely one of the best hip hop videos of 2013. The video features Kendrick Lamar rapping about social injustice and police brutality, set against the backdrop of his hometown of Compton, California. The video is powerful and moving, and definitely one of the best hip hop videos of 2013.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – “Can’t Hold Us”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’s “Can’t Hold Us” is one of the best hip hop music videos of 2013. The video features the duo performing in a number of different settings, including a dance studio, a park, and on top of a moving train. The video also features cameos from a number of well-known rappers, including Kendrick Lamar, Talib Kweli, and A$AP Rocky.
A$AP Rocky – “Wild for the Night”
“Wild for the Night” is a song by American hip hop recording artist ASAP Rocky, taken from his debut studio album Long. Live. ASAP (2013). The song was produced by Dipthrong, Skrillex and Birdy Nam Nam. It features guest appearances from rappers French Montana and Birdy Nam Nam. The song was released on April 2, 2013, as the third single from his debut album.
The music video for “Wild for the Night” was directed by Sam Lecca and released on April 17, 2013.
Best Hip Hop Videos of 2013
The past year has been an eventful one for hip hop, with many artists releasing great music videos. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at the best hip hop music videos of 2013. These are the videos that we think are the cream of the crop, and that you should definitely check out.
Kendrick Lamar – “Poetic Justice”
Kendrick Lamar’s “Poetic Justice” video is one of the best hip hop videos of 2013. The video features Kendrick rapping about his hometown of Compton, California. The video also features graphics that illustrate the lyrics of the song.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – “Can’t Hold Us”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’s “Can’t Hold Us” video is the best hip hop video of 2013. The video was shot in a single take and features the duo and their friends dancing and rapping in a variety of locations, including a parking lot, a basketball court, and a boat. The video is fun, energetic, and creative, and it perfectly captures the spirit of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’s music.
A$AP Rocky – “Wild for the Night”
2013 was a pretty incredible year for hip hop music videos. A$AP Rocky and Skrillex team up for a very dark and intense video for “Wild For The Night”, which perfectly matches the song’s feeling of being out of control. Kendrick Lamar’s “Good Kid, M.A.A.D City” video is a powerful short film that tells the story of his upbringing in Compton, while also paying homage to classic gangster movies. And Tyler, the Creator’s “Wolf” video is a hilarious and twisted trip through Tyler’s mind, complete with werewolf transformations and cameo appearances from some of his famous friends.
Other standout hip hop videos from 2013 include Drake’s “Hold On, We’re Going Home”, which features a dramatic hostage situation, and Kanye West’s “Black Skinhead”, which is a dark and aggressive song that is perfectly matched by its matching visuals.
