VH1 Soul Music Videos from 2012

Looking for some great soul music videos from 2012? Check out our top picks from VH1 Soul!

Introduction

In 2012, there were many great soul music videos released. Here are just a few of the best.

“Ain’t Nobody” by Lukas Graham: This soulful tune has a great message about never giving up on love.

“Latch” by Disclosure feat. Sam Smith: This song is an instant classic, with its catchy beat and Sam Smith’s smooth vocals.

“Somebody That I Used to Know” by Gotye feat. Kimbra: This melancholy song tells the story of a relationship gone sour.

Best R&B Video

The best R&B video of 2012 goes to Beyonce for her sultry visuals in “Love on Top.” Bey looked amazing in the clip, which featured lots of fun footage of her and hubby Jay-Z enjoying life together.

Best Hip-Hop Video

“N*ggas in Paris”
joint music video by American rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West from their collaboration album Watch the Throne (2011). The video is set during their Throne Tour, and features them and their entourage attending parties at nightclubs. “N*ggas in Paris” won Best Hip-Hop Video at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.

Best Pop Video

The best pop video of 2012 was “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen. The video features Jepsen and her friends lip syncing and dancing to the song in a variety of locations, including a laundromat, a bowling alley, and a swimming pool.

Best Soul Video

The best soul video of 2012 was “No One” by Alicia Keys. The video features Keys performing in a dimly lit room with a number of other people. The video is simple, but it allows Keys’ powerful voice and emotion to shine through.

Best Collaboration Video

The best collaboration video of 2012 was “Lemonade” by Jay-Z and Beyonce. This video was directed by Hype Williams and was shot in various locations including New Orleans and Los Angeles. The video features cameos from Busta Rhymes, Nas, and Michael K. Williams.

Best New Artist Video

The following list includes the Best New Artist Video nominees for the 2013 Soul Train Music Awards. The Soul Train Music Awards is an annual music awards show that recognizes the best in black music and entertainment. The show is produced by VH1 Soul, a sister network to VH1.

-Brandy & Monica- “It All Belongs to Me”
-Elle Varner- “Refill”
-Miguel- “Adorn”
-Schoolboy Q featuring A$AP Rocky- “Hands On The Wheel”

Best International Video

The best international video was shot in Paris, France and directed by Bastien Braun. The video stars Bruno Mars and features cameos from French R&B singerOxmo Puccino, as well as American actress Zoe Saldana. The video was shot in black and white and is set to the song “Locked Out of Heaven” from Mars’ album Unorthodox Jukebox.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the best VH1 Soul music videos from 2012 were a mixture of older artists and newer, up-and-coming talent. The videos that resonated the most with viewers were those that showcased the artist’s passion for their music, as well as their own personal style. While there were many great videos released this year, these ten stand out as the cream of the crop.