The best videos of 2014 via the weekly Wrap Up have all been carefully handpicked and ranked to perfection.
Some of the visuals packed surreal realism into their presentation while some did their best to make you LOL. Start the countdown for the best videos of 2014 and let us know your favorites in the comments section.
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25. Rich Kidd – “The Valley”
Director: RT! For The N.E.
The saying goes, when something appears too good to be true, it usually is. Don’t learn the hard way.
24. Vic Mensa – “Down On My Luck”
Director: Ben Dickinson At Ghost Robot
The Chicago MC gave us a crash course in the value of having second chances. Kind of like a Groundhog Day on molly.
23. Kevin Gates – “Sposed To Be In Love”
Director: PhillyFlyBoy
The year 2014 brought forth too many public domestic violence issues. Gates didn’t capitalize off the struggle; he highlighted a never-ending problem within our community.
22. Fabolous – “Cuffin Season”
Director: Gerard Victor & Joe Puma
Wintertime may be the peak season for relationships but The Breakfast Club, Jack Thriller and many more showed us how laughable that notion really is.
21. Dee-1 – “Jason Geter”
Director: Charley Mac
Dreams are not always easily achieved and New Orleans’ finest revealed the pain he had to endure to obtain his. Somewhat.
20. Chris Brown – “Loyal”
Director: Chris Brown
An infectious track such as this one got the right dose of attractiveness for cheating to appear oh-so-sexy. Ashley Madison is waiting to meet you.
19. Destructo ft. Problem – “Dare U 2 Move”
Director: Agata Alexander
You ever go out and realize that it’s “one of them nights?” Destructo and Problem have several in just a span of three minutes.
18. T.I. ft. Young Thug – “If It Ain’t About The Money”
Director: Kennedy Rothchild
The once undeniable rap video format has become all too cliché but The Kang and his young gunner brought it back one good time.
17. J. Cole – “She Knows”
Director: Sam Pilling
Simply put, this is a motherfucking great video.
16. Ice JJ Fish – “I Just Bought A Bugatti (I’m Happy)”
Director: Adult Swim
Since the once undeniable rap video format has become too cliché, Tyler, The Creator & Co. were able to have plenty of hilarious fun at its expense.
15. E-40 ft. Juicy J & Ty Dolla $ign – “Chitty Bang”
Director: Ben Griffin
The world-famous Nick Cannon and The Pink Motel all added the right seasoning for E-40’s hit record.
14. Boaz ft. Junior Reid – “How We Law”
Director: Winston Mayhew
Every rapper claims their hood is the hardest but the Pittsburgh steeler and the people of Kingston, Jamaica allowed us to believe otherwise.
13. Bobby Shmurda – “Hot N***a”
Director: Maine Fetti
No budget. No fancy backdrops. Just the streets, a hungry grind and a whole lot of shmoney.
12. Action Bronson – “Easy Rider”
Director: Tom Gould
An acid trip for the ages is transformed into an old-fashioned American tale that reminds us how the West was won.
11. Trey Songz – “Na Na”
Director: Gil Green & Trey Songz
What do you get when you put Trigga, Rosa Acosta, The Bella Twins, Mankofit, and Jazzma Kendrick all in one room? A whole lot of sweat but it’s not what you think.
10. Nicki Minaj – “Anaconda”
Director: Colin Tilley
Forget calling this clip eye candy. This was an all-you-can-eat dessert buffet platter for the retina. The Pinkprint won with this one.
9. Hoodie Allen – “Movie”
Director: Jackson Adams
The Hoodie Mob leader kicked cinematic raps that shone bright on the hero in all of us.
8. 2 Chainz – “Free Base”
Director: Dos Cadenas (which is 2 Chainz, just like Tity Boi)
It sounds extremely taboo to even mention a “Thriller” remake but thanks to a wild night with living baseheads, the Hair Weave Killer knocked this one out the graveyard.
7. Iggy Azalea – “Fancy”
Director: Director X
The most ubiquitous rap record of the year boosted its stock with a visual ripe with nostalgia that didn’t even leave the Australian rap star’s younger fans “clueless.”
6. Kendrick Lamar – “i”
Director: Alexandre Moore And The Little Homies
The fearless kid from the m.A.A.d. city went against the grain with this ghetto revival and was crowned the people’s champ yet again.
5. Wiz Khalifa – Staying Out All Night”
Director: Director X
A night out on the town of Blacc Hollywood is yours to control as Young Khalifa gave fans all the power. It’s just extra icing that you get to do it all with Tia Carrere.
4. Yelawolf – “Til It’s Gone”
Director: Mike MiHail
Catfish Billy covered all the ills of Alabama’s swampy marshes to the tension-filled backlots like a true detective.
3. Beyoncé – “7/11”
Director: Jonas Åkerlund
When you’re the Queen, you don’t need much provisions to put on a good show. Even with all the greatness Beyoncé’s irresistible visual album created, this hotel romp was easily the most fun to look at.
2. DJ Snake ft. Lil Jon – “Turn Down For What”
Director: DANIELS
A perfect depiction of what the song makes you do every time you hear it. Even if it’s the 9,427th time.
1. Big Sean – “IDFWU”
Director: Lawrence Lamont
Getting over breakups can be hard, but Big Sean proved that you can still win at life with the right amount of focus. The gridiron winner also features a host of cameos that all play a pivotal role in the video’s treatment.
