25. Otis - Kanye West & Jay-Z
This music video is of special signficance to me, and I have no clue why. Maybe because two of the biggest and most respected rappers in the game at the moment finally broadcasted their collaboration through video. They completely transform an expensive as **** car, give us a mini pyrotechnics show at the end, and they look like they're having a good time. It's a fun video with big meaning: they rule America, and in ATRL terms, the lessor rappers will deal.
24. Love On Top - Beyoncé
The music video is so simplistic yet classy and charming. What's not to love about it? In the first verse and chorus, Beyoncé is GLOWING with charisma and appeal. Then, the second chorus comes after that, and the room changes to a more formal remake of the same room with matching clothing; the next verse follows this pattern, and the one after that. The increase in pitch fits this pattern perfectly and makes it work. The always likable Knowles at her finest.
23. Cheers (Drink To That) - Rihanna
When I heard this music video was gonna be tour footage, I was scared to death of the potential ****-up it was going to be, since I hate 99% of concert-related videos cause I don't have interest in them. But this in cinematography was so top-notch so it was difficult to complain about. My Majah queen looks so amazing in this behind-the-scenes-with-a-superstar music video, that it'd be so hard not to include it on the video countdown. I'll drink to that.
22. E.T. (feat. Kanye West) - Katy Perry The song itself is annoying at times to me honestly, Katy freaks me out in the video admittedly, and I'm annoyed as **** with her right now cause of certain BS that won't be discussed, but I'd be a liar if I said I didn't love this music video minus her floating aimlessly and awkwardly in space, because in all honesty, minus the awkward middle, this music video was amazing. Weird, and a bit of a head-scratcher when Katy had deer legs, but still amazing.
21. Fly (feat. Rihanna) - Nicki Minaj
I think the reason I love this music video so much minus the fact that two of my faves are in it is the fact that it is the #1 that got away. First, the song was supposed to smash hard in the US and unfortunately only grazed the top 20, which was such a bummer. Second, the music video isn't overwhelming yet draws you in, especially in Nicki's fight scene which was pretty damn cool. Finally, Rihanna looked ridiculously hot in that music video.... 'nuff said.
I'll admit that the E.T. video is actually pretty cool. #25 and #24 also have pretty cool videos. "Fly" video isn't all that spectacular, but I like the song more than the video, anyway.
While I'm not 100% sure of when the album countdown will start (later this week), I have a set date for songs which will last (obviously) quite a bit longer than both videos and albums. I might also add in another category pertaining to artists in some way, but that'll be decided in a week or two.
PS: Don't be surprised if I sneak in another set of 5 later on tonight, just sayin'.