The Top 10 Hip Hop Music Videos of 2001

The Top 10 Hip Hop Music Videos of 2001

#10- “Izzo (H.O.V.A.)” by Jay-Z

“Izzo (H.O.V.A.)” is a song by American rapper Jay-Z, released as the first single from his seventh studio album The Blueprint (2001). It is one of Jay-Z’s most well-known and popular songs. The instrumental track is produced by Kanye West, featuring a sped-up sample of “Avenue” by Portishead.

The song’s title refers to the nickname of Harlem, New York City, where Jay-Z grew up. The original version of the song featured a sample of “I Wanna Be Where You Are” by Michael Jackson; however, Jackson’s lawyers objected to the use of the sample and..

#9- “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” by Eve ft. Gwen Stefani

“Let Me Blow Ya Mind” is a song by American rapper Eve, featuring American singer Gwen Stefani. The track was produced by Dr. Dre, with Eve and Stefani’s vocals being recorded separately by Andy Wallace and Jimmy Douglass respectively. It was released as the second single from Eve’s second album, Scorpion (2001). Upon its release, “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” became Eve’s most successful single to date, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming a crossover hit. The music video won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video.

#8- “All for You” by Janet Jackson

“All for You” is a song by American recording artist Janet Jackson, released as the lead single from her seventh studio album All for You (2001). Written and produced by Jackson and Jam and Lewis, the song is a mid-tempo hip-hop ballad that pays tribute to Jackson’s influences including Billie Holiday, Ronnie Laws and George Benson. It samples Jackson’s own 1984 hit single “Nasty”, as well as “Today” by Jimmy McGriff. Upon its release, the song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking Jackson’s sixth consecutive single to top the chart, and eighth overall number-one single. It was also ranked number one on Pitchfork Media’s Top 100 Singles of 2001 list. The song became Jackson’s seventh single to receive a Grammy Award nomination at the 44th Grammy Awards in 2002.

#7- “Stutter” by Joe ft. Mystikal

“Stutter” is a song by American singer-songwriter Joe, featuring American rapper Mystikal. It was released on June 5, 2001 as the lead single from Joe’s third studio album, My Name Is Joe (2000). The song peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Hot Rap Songs chart. The music video for “Stutter” was directed by Marcus Raboy and features cameo appearances from Diddy, Lil’ Kim and Snoop Dogg.

#6- “We Need a Resolution” by Aaliyah ft. Timbaland

“We Need a Resolution” is a song by American singer Aaliyah featuring rapper Timbaland. It was written by Static Major, Missy Elliott, and Timbaland, and produced by Timbaland. The song was released as the second single from Aaliyah’s self-titled third studio album on January 8, 2001. It peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and number two in Canada. In the United Kingdom, the song reached number nine on the UK Singles Chart. The song’s music video was directed by Dave Meyers and released on December 12, 2000.

#5- “U Remind Me” by Usher

“U Remind Me” is a song by American singer Usher. It was released on July 17, 2001, as the second single from his third studio album, 8701. The song was written by Chillie Mo and Jermaine Dupri, and produced by the latter along with Bryan Michael Cox. The song features a middle eight bar in which Usher singing about a former girlfriend whom he compares to his current lover.

The video for “U Remind Me” was directed by Little X and takes place in various locations throughout Los Angeles. In the video, Usher is seen walking around the city as he recalls memories of his former girlfriend.”U Remind Me” received positive reviews from critics, who praised its production and Usher’s vocals. The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and became his fourth consecutive number-one single in the United States.”U Remind Me” also peaked at number one in Australia, New Zealand and Canada.”

The video was nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards—Best Male Video and Best R&B Video—losing both to “Ain’t It Funny” by Jennifer Lopez featuring Ja Rule.

#4- “Missy Elliott” by Get Ur Freak On

In 2001, Missy Elliott released her third album, “Miss E… So Addictive.” The lead single from the album was “Get Ur Freak On,” which became one of her signature songs. The accompanying music video was directed by Dave Meyers and featured Missy Elliott performing a variety of dance moves in a warehouse.

#3- “Lady Marmalade” by Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya, & Pink

This sultry hip hop track was released in 2001 as a part of the Moulin Rouge! soundtrack. The music video features Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya, and Pink as talking about their sexual exploits in a New Orleans gentlemen’s club. The video is provocative and visually stunning, with the ladies looking gorgeous in their costumes. It’s a classic hip hop music video that still holds up today.

#2- “Ain’t It Funny” by Jennifer Lopez ft. Ja Rule

“Ain’t It Funny” is a song recorded by American singer Jennifer Lopez for her second studio album, J.Lo (2001). Featuring Ja Rule, the song was released as the album’s fourth single on June 5, 2001, by Epic Records. Lopez and Ja Rule wrote the song with Cory Rooney and Irving Lorenzo, who produced the track with Jerry “Wonder” Duplessis. “Ain’t It Funny” contains a sample of Stevie Wonder’s 1971 hit single “Maybe Your Baby”, and features a heavy R&B and hip hop sound. Its lyrics center on an unlucky woman who reconnects with an old friend who turns out to be her true love.

The music video for “Ain’t It Funny” was directed by Paul Hunter and filmed in Los Angeles. It features Lopez going through various jobs while fantasizing about her love interest, played by Rule. The video was nominated for three MTV Video Music Awards: Best Female Video, Best Dance Video, and Best Editing in a Video. At the 45th Grammy Awards, “Ain’t It Funny” won the award for Best Remix Recording, Non-Classical.”Ain’t It Funny” peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it Lopez’s third consecutive single to reach that position after “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” (2000) and “I’m Real (Murder Remix)” (2001). The song also topped the charts in seven other countries including Australia, Canada, France and Spain.”Ain’t It Funny” remains one of Lopez’s most successful singles to date.

#1- “Take Care of Home” by Ludacris ft. Nate Dogg

“Take Care of Home” is a song by American rapper Ludacris, released as the second single from his debut album Back for the First Time. The song features vocals from American singer Nate Dogg and was produced by Organized Noize.

The music video was directed by Tim Story and features appearances from Mystikal, Iy AZ, Sixth Sense and Lil Fate. The video starts with Ludacris and Nate Dogg rapping together in a studio. It then shows footage of them performing at a club, with many people dancing. Throughout the video, there are also scenes of Ludacris at home with his mother and grandmother.