5 Hip Hop Music Video Directors in NYC

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Looking for a hip hop music video director in NYC? Check out our list of the top 5 directors in the city!

Introduction

In recent years, the hip hop music video has become its own distinct art form. A good music video can make or break a song, and can help an artist to achieve widespread popularity. If you’re a fan of hip hop music, then you’ve probably seen some of the best music videos that have been released in recent years.

There are many talented music video directors working in NYC, and it can be difficult to keep track of all of them. However, there are a few who stand out from the rest. In no particular order, here are 5 hip hop music video directors in NYC that you should know about.

1. Rik Cordero
2. Ruben Singh
3. Dave Meyers
4. Eriek Otis
5. Christopher Sims

Dave Meyers

Dave Meyers is a world-renowned music video director who has helmed videos for some of the biggest names in the business, including Missy Elliott, Pink, Kendrick Lamar, and Calvin Harris. A native of Los Angeles, Meyers got his start in the industry working as a camera operator on Michael Jackson’s “Remember the Time” video. He has since gone on to direct over 100 music videos, and his work has earned him multiple MTV Video Music Awards.

Benny Boom

Benny Boom is a music video and film director from Newark, New Jersey. He has directed videos for some of the biggest names in hip hop, including Nicki Minaj, Sean Paul, Wiz Khalifa, and Fetty Wap. He has also directed two feature films, All Eyez on Me (2017) and Next Day Air (2009).

Chris Robinson

Chris Robinson is a music video and film director. He has directed videos for Jay-Z, John Legend, Nas, The Notorious B.I.G., Outkast, Snoop Dogg, and many others. He has also directed the films Belly and Thevp Diddy’s Last Train to Paris.

Hype Williams

Hype Williams is a self-taught music video director who has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Snoop Dogg, Missy Elliott, and Tupac Shakur. His highly stylized videos are known for their use of slow motion, Voguing, and other innovative camera techniques.

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