00:00Welcome to MissMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the videos that were career
00:11highlights, and the ones that we want to forget.
00:22Number 5.
00:23To find an artist, Rhythm Nation, Janet Jackson.
00:26In glorious black and white, Janet Jackson delivers one of her best videos of the late
00:311980s.
00:37This film leaves the decade on a high note, with the singer in one of her most iconic
00:42looks.
00:43The hat and costume have their own power, amplified by the atmospheric warehouse.
00:47In the introduction, the images build with all the tension of a thriller, plus Jackson
00:58and her backup dancers perform laser-precise moves.
01:02The choreography, lighting, and performances all come together for a hypnotic end result.
01:08While the vocalist has many highlights across her career, this video stands as a shining
01:12example of her talent and versatility.
01:22Number 5.
01:23We'll never watch again, Do You Believe in Love?
01:25Huey Lewis and the News.
01:27We're not ones to judge, but we're pretty sure you don't want to spend your nights this
01:31way.
01:38Huey Lewis and the News spend part of this video singing to a sleeping woman.
01:43They crowd around her bed in a sight that's nothing short of creepy.
01:46At one point, the entire group even appears lying next to the love interest.
01:55Lewis and the gang thankfully leave her alone at points, performing in a stage set while
02:00we try screaming at her to hopefully escape, or something.
02:04She's also pretty plain in terms of style, which makes the entire video harder to justify.
02:09Thankfully, for everyone, she does wake up by the end.
02:19Number 4.
02:20Defined an artist, Sledgehammer.
02:22Peter Gabriel.
02:24With its stop-motion wonders, Sledgehammer was an extraordinary hit on MTV.
02:34Peter Gabriel's powerful single received an imaginative video that puts his head through
02:38many scenic backgrounds.
02:40The painstaking effort required to pull it all off doesn't go unnoticed.
02:44In a video that's entirely unique, filmmakers give Gabriel the dreamlike imagery his music
02:49deserves.
02:57He also wraps things up with a dance party for the ages.
03:01It's fun, zany, and full of an endless stream of surprises.
03:05The singer takes us on a non-stop thrill ride, where we uncover new details upon every rewatch.
03:16Number 4.
03:17We'll never watch again.
03:18Get down on it.
03:19Kool and the gang.
03:20It seems that in the early 1980s, Kool and the gang needed a video for this catchy hit,
03:26so we got a piece that defies categorisation.
03:36The band performs their tune, but they multiply in a dizzying special effect.
03:40We aren't doctors, but we recommend you not watch this one if you're prone to motion sickness.
03:52The visuals are basically a cross between pop-up ads and something you'd see when winning
03:56a solitaire game on an old PC.
03:58While the song might be fun, the video is nothing short of an endurance test.
04:02It's also not a good sign that the entire thing looks like a technical mistake.
04:13Number 3.
04:14Define an artist.
04:15All ladies, put a ring on it.
04:17Beyoncé.
04:25The magnetic video for this hit is simple, stylish, and ultimately perfect.
04:30It features Beyoncé and her dancers doing great choreography, while also dressed in
04:34iconic fashion.
04:42Queen Bey raises the bar for others with everything she does, and this is no exception.
04:48She shows that she can sing and dance in a video without anything else to distract us.
04:52Our eyes are focused on an artist in complete control of her art.
04:56With a minimalistic take, Beyoncé turns an anthem into a visually splendid experience.
05:01We simply can't ask for much more than that.
05:11Number 3.
05:13Watch again, Blurred Lines.
05:14Robin Thicke featuring Pharrell and T.I.
05:21What can we say about this video that hasn't already been said?
05:24It's a controversial piece of pop culture that ignited a firestorm of reactions, for
05:29good reason.
05:30Robin Thicke and company dance next to scantily clad women, with an unrated version including
05:36even less clothing.
05:44Blurred Lines already has some lyrics that are widely considered misogynistic, and the
05:48visuals only reinforce the harmful messaging.
05:51Actress Emily Ratajkowska even alleged that Thicke assaulted her during production.
05:55With all of the accusations and scandal surrounding it, the short feels like an overall negative
06:00experience.
06:01Even if it wasn't intended to, it leaves us with a bad aftertaste.
06:12Number 2.
06:13Defined an artist, Vogue.
06:15Madonna.
06:16After becoming one of the biggest pop stars in the world, Madonna arguably pushed her
06:19artistic career to the next level here.
06:26She entered the 1990s with this amazing piece of music history.
06:29Vogue combines fashion, art, and dance into a fantastic mash-up.
06:34Saluting ballroom culture, the singer brings some electric choreography to the mix.
06:38Indeed, she helped introduce the concept of voguing to a mainstream pop audience.
06:50The video itself is nothing short of stylish, coming to life with a killer wardrobe and
06:55epic moves.
06:56Thus, Madonna and director David Fincher make an incredible statement, pushing the
07:00former's career forward.
07:02It's a prime example of a video that amplifies the original track, making you want to watch
07:06along every time you hear the song.
07:15Number 2.
07:16Never watch again, Rock Me Tonight.
07:18Billy Squire.
07:19Rocker Billy Squire is best known for his guitar riffs and hit singles like The Stroke.
07:23The video for Rock Me Tonight, however, puts the emphasis on metaphorical dancing shoes
07:28with mixed results.
07:36It's not exactly the greatest fit for someone outside of the pop arena.
07:40Along with some strange choreography, this concept relies too much on a man that doesn't
07:44appear to be a natural dancer.
07:52The outfit also seems like a far cry from the leather jackets and other clothing that
07:56better represent the genre.
07:58Whether or not this hurts Squire's career as badly as many claim, it still shocks us
08:02to this day.
08:10Number 1.
08:11To find an artist, Thriller.
08:13Michael Jackson.
08:14Few videos are as cinematic or as game-changing as Thriller.
08:25This epic experience could easily have been its own standalone movie, combining genuine
08:30scares and awesome dances.
08:32Michael Jackson's transformation into a zombie is impressive enough, but his classic moves
08:36are timeless.
08:45Director John Landis pulls out all of the stops, crafting an iconic video that's arguably
08:49never been topped.
08:51It's become a nexus point for pop culture, and we can't overstate its tremendous influence
08:55on music.
08:56Jackson's classic album and title track would be incomplete without these exceptional visuals.
09:02Every time we watch the video, we're compelled to get up and dance along.
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09:27Number 1.
09:28Watch again, Blue, Dabba D, Eiffel 65.
09:32The song may be too catchy for its own good, but the video is a terrifying glimpse into
09:361990s technology.
09:44This sci-fi-themed plot follows Blue Aliens interacting with the band.
09:49It might be easy to criticise older visual effects, but this entire concept leaves a
09:53lot to be desired.
09:55When your clip makes Nintendo 64 graphics look good, you know you've done something
09:59wrong.
10:00Plus, there are some fight scenes and action sequences that have us scratching our heads.
10:12Even if the extraterrestrials don't haunt our dreams, they've definitely scared us away
10:16from watching this again.
10:24Did we forget another iconic or less iconic music video?
10:27Let us know in the comments below.
10:54And as always, thanks for watching.
10:55See you next time.
10:56Bye!
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