These music videos rocked 2023! Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most creative and impactful music videos of 2023.
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00:00 "You've been acting pretty restless."
00:03 Welcome to Ms Mojo and today we're counting down our picks for the most creative and impactful
00:11 music videos of 2023.
00:14 "Trust me, I have magical foresight."
00:17 Number 10, Count Me Out, Kendrick Lamar.
00:21 With this, the rapper proved why he's one of the most influential artists of the 21st
00:26 century.
00:27 "Did you hear that, Kendrick?"
00:28 "Um, yes.
00:29 Um, my apologies, I thought my time was up."
00:35 Count Me Out was the perfect way to end 2022 and begin 2023.
00:41 It offered a look inside the musician's mind, taking place during a fictional therapy
00:47 session.
00:48 It was an investigation of Lamar's memory and experiences, touching upon both his physical
00:54 and mental health.
00:55 "One of these lies, I'ma make these right, what the wrongs I've done, that's when I
00:59 unite with the father, son, 'til then I fight, rain on me, put the blame on me."
01:03 Each scene gave new insight to the way the rapper's mind worked and allowed his listeners
01:08 to get an even more personal look into his life.
01:12 "I care too much, wanna share too much, in my head too much, I shut down too, I ain't
01:16 there too much, I'm a complex soul, they layered me up, then broke me down."
01:19 The co-starring of the esteemed Helen Mirren helped raise it to new heights.
01:25 With the actress giving a stellar performance as Kendrick's therapist, the video served
01:30 as both an artistic and personal triumph for the respected musician.
01:36 "I love when you count me out, I love when you count me out, I love when you count me
01:41 out."
01:42 9.
01:43 I Can See You - Taylor's Version - Taylor Swift
01:46 Just when we thought she couldn't get any more iconic, she proved us wrong.
01:52 "You brush past me in the hallway and you don't think I, I, I can see it, do you?"
01:59 The re-release of Speak Now brought us a bevy of remastered and brand new tracks, with I
02:06 Can See You being one of the standouts.
02:10 Like many of Taylor's videos, this one had a complete story, where actors like Joey King
02:15 and Taylor Lautner teamed up to save her from a vault.
02:19 "You won't believe half the things I see inside my head."
02:26 Not only was it exciting, it also served as a metaphor for Taylor reclaiming her past
02:32 work.
02:33 The choreography and the dramatic acting that appeared throughout kept fans invested from
02:39 start to finish.
02:41 It was proof that Taylor could turn anything into a winning video concept, even a song
02:47 written over a decade beforehand.
02:51 "I see you, I see you, baby, I see you."
02:55 8.
02:56 On My Mama - Victoria Monet - Taylor Swift
02:59 Nostalgia is a powerful tool, with many being affected by it.
03:04 "When I say she get it from her mama, I'ma say you f*** her right.
03:08 Body boot is unpolite, done being a humble type."
03:11 Up-and-coming R&B singer Victoria Monet was aware of this and crafted On My Mama around
03:17 the affective emotion.
03:20 It hits the hearts of millennials everywhere, featuring aesthetics from the early 2000s.
03:25 "Permanent ecstasy, the ladies' appearance tonight."
03:31 The video also showed different facets of Black culture as well, acting as a homage
03:37 to the fashion and entertainment trends that she grew up with.
03:41 Her mother even made an appearance, which only makes sense given the song was referencing
03:46 her.
03:47 It shot Monet's fame to new heights, introducing her to a wider audience and helping her score
03:54 multiple Grammy nominations.
03:57 It's incredibly deserved, and we can't wait to see how she takes the world by storm in
04:02 2024.
04:05 7.
04:08 Void - Melanie Martinez - Taylor Swift
04:12 Her beautiful, unique visuals are a surefire way to stand out amongst other projects.
04:24 Melanie Martinez was aware of this and poured every bit of her genius into the music video
04:30 for Void.
04:31 It acts as a metaphor for Martinez leaving her well-known crybaby look behind, ushering
04:38 in a new, more creatively liberating phase of her career.
04:47 With breathtaking special effects makeup and gorgeous effects, it instantly becomes one
04:53 of the most unique concepts of 2023.
04:57 Martinez performed in prosthetics the whole time, showing her commitment to her vision
05:03 and her passion for her art.
05:05 It was the perfect introduction to a new era, one that appeals to new and old supporters
05:12 alike.
05:15 6.
05:18 Flowers - Miley Cyrus - Taylor Swift
05:24 The hype around this was strong before it ever even released, showing off her true star
05:30 power.
05:31 Following her experimental rock album Plastic Hearts, fans of Miley Cyrus were curious to
05:37 see what direction she would go in next, especially considering her breakup with then-husband
05:43 Liam Hemsworth.
05:45 Miley responded by completely rebranding, pivoting back into pop with her single Flowers.
05:58 The video was simple yet effective, with Miley wearing various two-piece sets while doing
06:04 various activities around a huge mansion.
06:09 It was a final send-off to her past marriage, and showed that she had truly reached emotional
06:15 maturity.
06:16 The success helped propel Cyrus back to the top of the charts, and proved that her star
06:22 power hadn't faded one bit.
06:29 5.
06:33 Vampire - Olivia Rodrigo - Sour
06:36 Considering how popular Sour was, fans of the pop starlet were nervous to see how she
06:42 could possibly top herself.
06:45 However, she proved that she wasn't going to be put into just one box.
06:54 The video for Gut's lead single had a new air of maturity and wisdom that her debut
07:00 did not, captivating listeners.
07:10 It was dramatic, featuring Olivia performing and then running for her life as people tried
07:16 to capture her.
07:18 Rodrigo's impressive acting skills, combined with the pumping, steadily increasing beat,
07:24 kept the viewer watching.
07:26 Many could almost feel her emotion through the screen as they watched, making them more
07:31 invested in the story.
07:33 Vampire served as the perfect way for her to transition into a more adult sound and
07:40 look.
07:41 4.
07:42 Paint the Town Red - Doja Cat - Sour
07:48 The old adage "there's no such thing as bad publicity" was put to the test in 2023.
08:00 After struggling with her online image, Doja Cat revealed that she was veering away from
08:05 her pop sound and switching to something different.
08:09 She proved her point by dropping the blunt, straightforward "attention."
08:15 Fans were shocked, but they quickly recovered when they learned that Doja still had her
08:20 dramatic flair.
08:26 Paint the Town Red was a masterpiece, including shots of demons and other creepy imagery.
08:33 It was the perfect vehicle for the song and helped make it her biggest hit yet.
08:38 The video was so great that it helped people quickly forget her controversial genre switch,
08:45 proving there really is no such thing as bad press.
08:51 3.
08:55 Dance the Night - Dua Lipa - Barbie - Sour
08:57 The artist has proven that she's not fading away anytime soon.
09:08 She was the perfect choice for a tune on the Barbie soundtrack due to her strong vocals
09:14 and killer aesthetic.
09:16 For one to disappoint, Dua Lipa helped craft the standout "Dance the Night."
09:25 The music video's visuals were heavily inspired by Barbie, dripping in sparkles and maximalism.
09:33 There were even clips from the movie included, along with cameos from celebrities like Greta
09:38 Gerwig.
09:39 There was also speculation that the pop star included Easter eggs signifying the end of
09:45 her future nostalgia sound.
09:52 It was the perfect way to keep her name on people's minds as she transitioned to a new
09:58 phase in her career.
10:03 2.
10:06 Rush - Troye Sivan While he had always had a loyal fanbase with
10:11 the LGBTQIA+ community, he's always seemed to bubble under in the mainstream.
10:22 That all changed when he dropped the electric visuals for Rush during the summer of 2023.
10:29 It had a joyous energy as people danced with one another unapologetically.
10:34 It's proof of Troye embracing his true self, and not hiding it to appeal to a wider fanbase.
10:41 The impressive choreography also stuck in people's minds, making it one of the most
10:50 talked-about videos of the summer.
10:56 His newfound attitude is shown throughout the rest of the album rollout, including his
11:01 drag-clad performance in "One of Your Girls."
11:05 Rush catapulted Sivan to superstardom and cemented his status as the main pop boy.
11:17 Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
11:23 Barbie World, Nicki Minaj, and I Spice with Aqua.
11:27 The queen of rap and rap's newest star teamed up for this colourful vid for the Barbie movie.
11:38 Boys a Liar Part 2, Pink Pantheress and I Spice.
11:42 This simple yet effective concept took both of their careers to new heights.
11:55 What Was I Made For, Billie Eilish.
11:57 The star changed up her look in this touching yet heartbreaking ballad.
12:05 Alone, Kim Patras and Nicki Minaj.
12:11 The stars brought viewers back in time with this throwback-inspired video.
12:23 Candy Necklace, Lana Del Rey featuring John Batiste.
12:28 This 10-minute short film featured Lana becoming several women with tragic lives.
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12:59 Kill Bill, SZA.
13:01 If there was one song to sum up 2023, it would be this one.
13:06 SZA's single burned bright throughout the whole year, adding to her immense success.
13:18 So she knew she had to create a story that could live up to it.
13:23 She was incredibly involved throughout the process, even doing many of her own physical
13:29 stunts.
13:34 The result was an in-depth, reference-laden music video that also served as a love letter
13:39 to the movie the song is named after, Kill Bill.
13:47 The production was stunning.
13:50 The theatrics were incredible.
13:52 There was even an impressive animated scene.
13:56 It had something for everybody and showed her true creative potential.
14:01 It also served as proof that SZA was on her way to becoming one of pop's next biggest
14:08 stars.
14:11 Did any of your favorite artists drop music videos in 2023?
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