The 2000s marked a significant evolution in music videos, blending artistic expression with new technology. Thanks to film and music technology advancements, the 2000s (aka the aughts) featured some of the most creative and exciting music videos. This era saw the rise of influential platforms like MTV and YouTube, transforming how artists shared their work with fans.
Visually, music videos in the 2000s often featured high production values and creative storytelling. Iconic directors like Hype Williams and David LaChapelle pushed the boundaries of creativity, crafting memorable visuals that greatly enhanced the music.
Artists worked to deliver memorable performances that featured elaborate sets, choreography, and engaging narratives. The emergence of digital effects and animation introduced a whole new dimension, enabling these creative concepts to come to life. Beyond entertainment, music videos became an important aspect of an artist’s lucrative branding and marketing strategy.
We curated this exclusive throwback list of our favorite music videos from the 2000s. We see these videos as art on film and still get excited watching them. Now, without further ado, let’s binge!
AALIYAH: TRY AGAIN (2000)
EMINEM: THE REAL SLIM SHADY (2000)
MADONNA: MUSIC (2000)
P!NK: GET THE PARTY STARTED (2001)
SHAKIRA: WHENEVER, WHEREVER (2001)
BUSTA RHYMES: MAKE IT CLAP (2002)
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE: CRY ME A RIVER (2002)
JLO: JENNY FROM THE BLOCK (2002)
MISSY ELLIOTT: GOSSIP FOLKS (2002)
50 CENT: IN DA CLUB (2003)
BRITNEY SPEARS: TOXIC (2003)
BEYONCÉ FT. JAY-Z: CRAZY IN LOVE (2003)
OUTKAST: HEY YA! (2003)
THE WHITE STRIPES: SEVEN NATION ARMY (2003)
KANYE WEST FT. JAMIE FOXX: GOLD DIGGER (2005)
AMY WINEHOUSE: REHAB (2006)
The “Rehab” album was a runaway hit, winning three Grammy Awards in 2008 for Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. The music video for “Rehab” was nominated for Video of the Year at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards.
GNARLS BARKLEY: CRAZY (2006)
LADY GAGA: BAD ROMANCE (2008)
BEYONCÉ: SINGLE LADIES (PUT A RING ON IT) (2009)
What are your favorite music videos from the 2000s? What did we miss? Let us know in the comments!