Notarized Flipbook 2013

The 100 hottest videos from 2013.

2. Robin Thicke feat. Pharrell and T.I., "Blurred Lines" - Despite ugly lawsuits and being accused of promoting date rape in his lyrics, Robin Thicke put the sexy back into '70s dance music with this monster jam about a girl getting seduced. The cut's rhythm is eerily reminiscent of Marvin Gaye's 1977 "Got to Give It Up," but nonetheless, established Mr. Thicke as an R&B power broker in 2013.   (Photo: Star Trak)

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Robn Thicke ft. T.I. and Pharrell Williams - "Blurred Lines" - It wasn't hard to see why this song was a hit! (Photo: Star Trak)

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A$AP Rocky ft. Kendrick Lamar, 2 Chainz and Drake - "F----n Problems" - This song itself was a problem! (Photo: Sony Music)

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A$AP Rocky ft. Kendrick Lamar, 2 Chainz and Drake - "F----n Problems" - This song itself was a problem! (Photo: Sony Music)

Drake - "Started From the Bottom" - The millenial anthem of the year.(Photo: Young Money)

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Drake - "Started From the Bottom" - The millenial anthem of the year.(Photo: Young Money)

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13. "Bad," Wale feat. Tiara Thomas - Wale introduced his third album, The Gifted, with a seductive, bed-squeaky lead single, which also introduced the world at large to talented singer-songwriter Tiara Thomas.(Photo: Maybach Music Group)

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Wale ft. Tiara Thomas - "Bad" - Wale and Tiara Thomas proved that their chemistry was far from bad.(Photo: Maybach Music Group)

24. "Fine China," Chris Brown - This year, Chris Brown wanted to put the public's eyes (and ears) back onto his talent as opposed to his unflattering headlines. The result was this ethereal jam about a precious love sported a melody heavily influenced by Breezy's idol, Michael Jackson.  (Photo: RCA Records)

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Chris Brown - "Fine China" - Breezy did just fine with this song.(Photo: RCA)

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Justin Timberlake ft. Jay Z - "Suit & Tie" - Justin and Hov got in synch to deliver this grown and sexy single. (Photo: RCA/Sony)

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Justin Timberlake ft. Jay Z - "Suit & Tie" - Justin and Hov got in synch to deliver this grown and sexy single. (Photo: RCA/Sony)

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Miguel ft. Kendrick Lamar - "How Many Drinks?" (Remix) - This song was mixed so well that these two performed it at the BET Awards. (Photo: RCA Records)

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15. "I Luv This," August Alsina - One of the most inescapable songs of 2013, New Orleans newcomer August Alsina more than likely caught your attention on the first encounter with this explicit tale about a love jones. Alsina’s candy sweet crooning over a booty popping beat, the wildly infectious chorus made this a guilty pleasure despite the irksome melding of Trinidad James. (Photo: Def Jam Recordings)

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August Alsina - "I Luv This" - The newcomer has a love jones. (Photo: Def Jam Recordings)

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J. Cole featuring Miguel "Power Trip" - A continuation of his secret crush song "Dreams," from 2009's The Warm Up, 2013's "Power Trip," featuring Miguel, is yet another instance of J. Cole being kept up all night by his feelings. (Photo: Roc Nation)

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J. Cole ft. Miguel - "Power Trip" - This song had folks up all night thinking of love songs.(Photo:  Roc Nation)

23. "Poetic Justice," Kendrick Lamar feat. Drake - Janet Jackson's sensual verse from "Anytime, Anyplace" became perhaps the best-used sample of the year on this haunting track from Kendrick's groundbreaking debut. Between his evocative musings ("If I told you a flower bloomed in a dark room would you trust it?") and Drake's sultry rhymes, these two know just, know just, know just what we want. (Photo: Interscope Records)

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Kendrick Lamar ft. Drake - "Poetic Justic" - The Compton emcee smoothed things out with this certified hit.(Photo: Interscope)

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DJ Khaled ft. Drake, Lil Wayne and Rick Ross - "No New Friends" - Khaled and company lay it down once again.(photo: we the best music group)

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DJ Khaled ft. Drake, Lil Wayne and Rick Ross - "No New Friends" - Khaled and company lay it down once again.(photo: we the best music group)

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis - "Can't Hold Us" - The unstoppable duo.(Photo: Macklemore LLC)

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Macklemore and Ryan Lewis - "Can't Hold Us" - The unstoppable duo.(Photo: Macklemore LLC)

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Ciara - "Body Party" - Ciara welcomed us to a highly anticipated party.(Photo: Sony Music Entertainment)

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Ciara - "Body Party" - Ciara welcomed us to a highly anticipated party.(Photo: Sony Music Entertainment)

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Ace Hood - "Bugatti" - For anyone that bought a new car this year.(Photo: Cash Money Records)

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Ace Hood - "Bugatti" - For anyone that bought a new car this year.(Photo: Cash Money Records)

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'B***h, Don't Kill My Vibe' Video - Kendrick refuses to conform, and after gaining popularity bucking against youthful indiscretions (and O.G. pastimes) with "Swimming Pools (Drank)," he sent a clear message to his generation with this video: Death to Molly.(Photo: Top Dawg Entertainment/Interscope Records)

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Kendrick Lamar - "Don't Kill My Vibe" - The Kendrick bangers kept coming this year. (Photo: Interscope Records)

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Rich Homie Quan - "Type of Way" - This hit had folks in the club feeling some type of way.(Photo: Think It's A Game Entertainment, LLC)

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Rich Homie Quan - "Type of Way" - This hit had folks in the club feeling some type of way.(Photo: Think It's A Game Entertainment, LLC)

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Young Jeezy - "R.I.P." - The streets couldn't get any rest or peace with this hit.(Photo: Def Jam Records)

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Young Jeezy - "R.I.P." - The streets couldn't get any rest or peace with this hit.(Photo: Def Jam Records)

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Rich Gang - "Tap Out" - The Cash Money crew tapped into some new hits. (Photo: Cash Money Records, Inc)

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Rich Gang - "Tap Out" - The Cash Money crew tapped into some new hits. (Photo: Cash Money Records, Inc)

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B.O.B. ft. T.I. - "We Still in This" - Grand Hustle got their point across with this single. (Photo: Atlantic Records)

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B.O.B. ft. T.I. - "We Still in This" - Grand Hustle got their point across with this single. (Photo: Atlantic Records)

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A$AP Ferg ft. Trinidad Jame$, French Montana, A$AP Rocky and ScHoolboy Q - "Work" (Remix) - The ever enterprising A$AP Mob scored a hit with this remix. (Photo: RCA)

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A$AP Ferg ft. Trinidad Jame$, French Montana, A$AP Rocky and ScHoolboy Q - "Work" (Remix) - The ever enterprising A$AP Mob scored a hit with this remix. (Photo: RCA)

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French Montana - "Ain't Worried About Nothing" - Montana wasn't worried that this song would be a hip hop hit.(Photo: Interscope Records)

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French Montana - "Ain't Worried About Nothing" - Montana wasn't worried that this song would be a hip hop hit.(Photo: Interscope Records)

37. "Love and War," Tamar Braxton - This title cut off Tamar Braxton's second LP was a big track for the singer's five octave range, and she filled every note, stepping out from the shadow of sister Toni Braxton, earning a platinum plaque, and getting a stamp from Lady Gaga.  (Photo: EPIC Records)

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Tamar Braxton - "Love and War" - Tamar held it down with her fair share of new music this year.(Photo: EPIC Records)

DJ Khaled ft. Nicki Minaj, Future and Rick Ross - "I Wanna Be With You" - The chemistry was undeniable on this Khaled posse cut. (Photo: Maybach Music Group) 

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DJ Khaled ft. Nicki Minaj, Future and Rick Ross - "I Wanna Be With You" - The chemistry was undeniable on this Khaled posse cut. (Photo: Maybach Music Group) 

J. Cole Feat. TLC - "Crooked Smile" - The Roc Nation fire spitter is up for Best Hip Hop Video for his uplifting TLC-assisted anthem. Cole World's smile might not be crooked any longer if he clinches this award.(Photo: Roc Nation)

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J. Cole - "Crooked Smile" - Nothing was crooked about this solid hit from the Roc Nation artist.(Photo: Roc Nation)

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Ariana Grande - "The Way" - Grande did it big with this song.(Photo: Universal Republic Records)

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Ariana Grande - "The Way" - Grande did it big with this song.(Photo: Universal Republic Records)

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Wale ft. Sam Dew - "LoveHate Thing" - Wale stepped it up on this smash. (Photo: Maybach Music Group) 

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Wale ft. Sam Dew - "LoveHate Thing" - Wale stepped it up on this smash. (Photo: Maybach Music Group) 

K. Michelle - "V.S.O.P." - The reality show diva captured everyone's hearts with this hit.(Photo: Warner Bros.)

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K. Michelle - "V.S.O.P." - The reality show diva captured everyone's hearts with this hit.(Photo: Warner Bros.)

Nicki Minaj ft. Lil Wayne - "High School" - Nicki took us back to our formative years on this one.(Photo: Young Money Records)

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Nicki Minaj ft. Lil Wayne - "High School" - Nicki took us back to our formative years on this one.(Photo: Young Money Records)

Drake, 'Hold On, We're Going Home' - Drake paid homage to the film Scarface with the video for his hit "Hold On, We're Going Home." The seven-minute clip is set in 1985 Miami and is rife with gunfire, women and white suits. (Photo: Cash Money Records)

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Drake ft. Majid Jordan - "Hold On We're Going Home" - Drizzy scored yet another hit with this feel good tune dedicated to the ladies.(Photo: Cash Money Records)

Chris Brown ft. Nicki Minaj - "Love More" - Breezy continued to drop hits, this time with an assist from Queen Nicki.(Photo: RCA)

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Chris Brown ft. Nicki Minaj - "Love More" - Breezy continued to drop hits, this time with an assist from Queen Nicki.(Photo: RCA)

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2 Chainz ft. Pharrell Williams - "Feds Watching" - While the feds watch, fans listened.(Photo: Def Jam Records)

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2 Chainz ft. Pharrell Williams - "Feds Watching" - While the feds watch, fans listened.(Photo: Def Jam Records)

Fantasia ft. Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliott - "Without Me" - This year would not be the same without them. (Photo: RCA)

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Fantasia ft. Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliott - "Without Me" - This year would not be the same without them. (Photo: RCA)

Kelly Rowland - "Kisses Down Low" - Ms. Rowland let us know her preference.(Photo: Republic Records)

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Kelly Rowland - "Kisses Down Low" - Ms. Rowland let us know her preference.(Photo: Republic Records)

A$AP Rocky - "Fashion Killa" - Rocky rocked and killed it with this single.(Photo: RCA)

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A$AP Rocky - "Fashion Killa" - Rocky rocked and killed it with this single.(Photo: RCA)

Problem ft. Bad Lucc - "Problem" - Neither one had a problem scoring this hit.(Photo: Diamond Lane Music Group)

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Problem ft. Bad Lucc - "Problem" - Neither one had a problem scoring this hit.(Photo: Diamond Lane Music Group)

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Mack Wilds - "Own It" - Mack Wilds certainly owned up to this catchy throwback of a song. (Photo: Sony Music Entertainment)

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Mack Wilds - "Own It" - Mack Wilds certainly owned up to this catchy throwback of a song. (Photo: Sony Music Entertainment)

Migos - "Versace" - The rap duo made an ode to thier favorite designer brand.(Photo: Quality Control Music)

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Migos - "Versace" - The rap duo made an ode to thier favorite designer brand.(Photo: Quality Control Music)

Meek Mill - "Levels" - Mills proved there are levels to this.(Photo: Maybach Music Group) 

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Meek Mill - "Levels" - Mills proved there are levels to this.(Photo: Maybach Music Group) 

Lorde - "Royals" - The New Zealand artist's single certainly got the royal treatment. (Photo: Universal Music)

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Lorde - "Royals" - The New Zealand artist's single certainly got the royal treatment. (Photo: Universal Music)

ScHoolboy Q ft. Kendrick Lamar - "Collard Greens" - Top Dawg's finest dropped a smoothed out Cali driven hit that brought listeners everywhere into their world.(Photo: Top Dawg Entertainment)

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ScHoolboy Q ft. Kendrick Lamar - "Collard Greens" - Top Dawg's finest dropped a smoothed out Cali driven hit that brought listeners everywhere into their world.(Photo: Top Dawg Entertainment)

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Kanye West - "BLKKK SKKKNHEAD" - Kanye once again walked the fine line between controversy and artistry.(Photo: Roc-A-Fella Def Jam)

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Kanye West - "BLKKK SKKKNHEAD" - Kanye once again walked the fine line between controversy and artistry.(Photo: Roc-A-Fella Def Jam)

Tamar Braxton - "The One" - Tamar proved that she was the one when she released this hot tune. (Photo: Sony Music)

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Tamar Braxton - "The One" - Tamar proved that she was the one when she released this hot tune. (Photo: Sony Music)

Big Sean - "Fire" - Big Sean brought the heat on this banger.(Photo: Def Jam Records)

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Big Sean - "Fire" - Big Sean brought the heat on this banger.(Photo: Def Jam Records)

Omarion - "M.I.A." - Maybach O showed fans he wasn't missing at all.(Photo: Maybach Music Group)

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Omarion - "M.I.A." - Maybach O showed fans he wasn't missing at all.(Photo: Maybach Music Group)

"Act Right" ft. Jeezy and YG - With a feature from YG, it was only right that Yo Gotti shoot the music video in the Bay Area. With homages to Mac Dre everywhere, Gotti and Jeezy showed that the South has no problems connecting with the West Coast.(Photo: Epic Records)

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Yo Gotti ft. Young Jeezy and YG - "Act Right" - This track had folks acting right at the club.(Photo: Epic Records)

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T.I. ft. B.O.B. and Kris Stephens - "Memories Back Then" - T.I. took folks back witht his one.(Photo: Columbia Records)

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T.I. ft. B.O.B. and Kris Stephens - "Memories Back Then" - T.I. took folks back witht his one.(Photo: Columbia Records)

Ariana Grande - "Baby I" - Another great joint from the rising star.(Photo: Republic Records)

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Ariana Grande - "Baby I" - Another great joint from the rising star.(Photo: Republic Records)

Lil Wayne ft. 2 Chainz - "Rich As F--k" - Lil Wayne connected with 2 Chainz to deliver what the streets were waiting for. (Photo: Cash Money Records, Inc)

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Lil Wayne ft. 2 Chainz - "Rich As F--k" - Lil Wayne connected with 2 Chainz to deliver what the streets were waiting for. (Photo: Cash Money Records, Inc)

John Legend - "Made to Love" - Seems like this single was made for everyone to love it.(Photo: Sony Music Entertainment)

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John Legend - "Made to Love" - Seems like this single was made for everyone to love it.(Photo: Sony Music Entertainment)

Mike WiLL Made It ft. Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J - "23" - An ode to everyone's favorite sneaker. (Photo: Interscope Records)

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Mike WiLL Made It ft. Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J - "23" - An ode to everyone's favorite sneaker. (Photo: Interscope Records)

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Wale ft. Nicki Minaj and Juicy J - "Clappers" - WARNING! Twerking in session. (Photo: Maybach Music Group) 

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Wale ft. Nicki Minaj and Juicy J - "Clappers" - WARNING! Twerking in session. (Photo: Maybach Music Group) 

Sean Kingston ft. Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa - "Beat It" - Summertime fun time!(Photo: Epic Records)

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Sean Kingston ft. Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa - "Beat It" - Summertime fun time!(Photo: Epic Records)

French Montana ft. Nicki Minaj - "Freaks" - An ode to a throwback with a fresh spin. (Photo: Maybach Music Group) 

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French Montana ft. Nicki Minaj - "Freaks" - An ode to a throwback with a fresh spin. (Photo: Maybach Music Group) 

Big Sean ft. Jhené Aiko and Lil Wayne - "Beware" - Listen. Take heed! (Photo: Def Jam, Recordings)

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Big Sean ft. Jhené Aiko and Lil Wayne - "Beware" - Listen. Take heed! (Photo: Def Jam, Recordings)

A$AP Rocky ft. Skrillex and Nam Nam - "Wild for the Night" - They let loose. (Photo: RCA)

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A$AP Rocky ft. Skrillex and Nam Nam - "Wild for the Night" - They let loose. (Photo: RCA)

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Juicy J ft. Big Sean and Young Jeezy - "Show Out" - The flossin' just didn't stop. Here's proof!(Photo: Columbia Records)

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Juicy J ft. Big Sean and Young Jeezy - "Show Out" - The flossin' just didn't stop. Here's proof!(Photo: Columbia Records)

Ray J ft. Bobby Brackins - "I Did It First" -  Need we say more? It's sort of true! (Photo: E1 Music)

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Ray J ft. Bobby Brackins - "I Did It First" -  Need we say more? It's sort of true! (Photo: E1 Music)

Rich Gang ft. Birdman, R. Kelly and Lil Wayne - "We Been On" - The pied piper joined the team for a brief minute.(Photo: Cash Money Records)

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Rich Gang ft. Birdman, R. Kelly and Lil Wayne - "We Been On" - The pied piper joined the team for a brief minute.(Photo: Cash Money Records)

Fabolous ft. Chris Brown - "Ready" - Prepare yourself for this! (Photo: Def Jam, Recordings)

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Fabolous ft. Chris Brown - "Ready" - Prepare yourself for this! (Photo: Def Jam, Recordings)

Ciara ft. Nicki Ninaj - "I'm Out" - The princess of Crunk&B teamed up with rap's Barbie.(Photo: Epic Records)

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Ciara ft. Nicki Ninaj - "I'm Out" - The princess of Crunk&B teamed up with rap's Barbie.(Photo: Epic Records)

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Chris Brown Brings Peace to the Streets - Breezy, a Virginia native, has made L.A. his second home. Concerned about the children growing up in gang-ridden culture and wanting to promote peace, he donated over 1,000 Reebok sneakers last July 4 to kids in the City of Angels for his Walk Everywhere in Unity event and campaign to help end violence. Brown has also partnered with the L.A. mayor’s office to help bring about activities for the youth to get involved in and remain off the streets. His video "Don’t Think They Know," featuring Aaliyah vocals, also tackled bringing a stop to gang violence and Black-on-Black crime. (Photo: RCA)

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Chris Brown ft. Aaliyah - "Don't Think They Know" - The singer paid homage to our shining star.(Photo: RCA)

Bruno Mars - "Treasure" - Who's the lucky lady that got all of Bruno's prized possessions?(Photo: Atlantic Records)

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Bruno Mars - "Treasure" - Who's the lucky lady that got all of Bruno's prized possessions?(Photo: Atlantic Records)

"The Other Side" - Here is when we literally go to the other side. JD takes break from your favorite "racheta" jams to revert back to the popular sound we loved on "Whatcha Say." With a sound reminiscent of a Calvin Harris-produced track, one that you can fist pump your heart out too, Derulo belts out a dance track that will never get old.(Photo: Warner Bros.)

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Jason Derulo - "The Other Side" - He revealed the second side of things.(Photo: Warner Bros.)

B. Smyth ft. 2 Chainz - "Leggo" - Let the turnup begin! (Photo: Motown Records)

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B. Smyth ft. 2 Chainz - "Leggo" - Let the turnup begin! (Photo: Motown Records)

Future - "Honest" - He kept it straight one-hundred!(Photo: Epic Records)

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Future - "Honest" - He kept it straight one-hundred!(Photo: Epic Records)

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Mario ft. Nicki Minaj - "Somebody Else" - Mario's the same but he changed it up a bit with his comeback.(Photo: RCA) 

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Mario ft. Nicki Minaj - "Somebody Else" - Mario's the same but he changed it up a bit with his comeback.(Photo: RCA) 

Pusha T ft. Chris Brown - "Sweet Serenade" -  Nothing like a Chris Brown video collab. (Photo: Def Jam, Recordings) 

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Pusha T ft. Chris Brown - "Sweet Serenade" -  Nothing like a Chris Brown video collab. (Photo: Def Jam, Recordings) 

Rick Ross ft. Future - "No Games" - The bawse and the future leader of the new school together in one video?(Photo: Maybach Music Group)  

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Rick Ross ft. Future - "No Games" - The bawse and the future leader of the new school together in one video?(Photo: Maybach Music Group)  

Mariah Carey ft. Miguel - "#Beautiful" - And a beautiful collaboration it was. Yes!(Photo: Island Records)

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Mariah Carey ft. Miguel - "#Beautiful" - And a beautiful collaboration it was. Yes!(Photo: Island Records)

Travis $cott ft. 2 Chainz and T.I. - "Upper Echelon" - He pulled out all the stops for this top notch vid. (Photo: G.O.O.D. Music)

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Travis $cott ft. 2 Chainz and T.I. - "Upper Echelon" - He pulled out all the stops for this top notch vid. (Photo: G.O.O.D. Music)

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Yo Gotti ft. T.I. - "King Shhh" - These two are standing on the throne and staying there.(Photo: Epic Records) 

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Yo Gotti ft. T.I. - "King Shhh" - These two are standing on the throne and staying there.(Photo: Epic Records) 

The Opening Scene  - Styled by Miriam Sternoff and Micaela Beckwith, Sevyn rocks an Opening Ceremony Neoprene top with Diesel jeans and a pair of custom made Jordans in the opening scene.(Photo: Atlantic Records)

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Sevyn Streeter - "I Like It" - We just could not get enough of this video. (Photo: Atlantic Records)

Track of the Year: "My Hitta," Produced by DJ Mustard [YG feat. Jeezy and Rich Homie Quan] - Naturally with a golden year, the DJ Mustard-produced "My Hitta" performed by YG featuring Jeezy and Rich Homie Quan is this year's Track of the Year. (Photo: Courtesy of Def Jam Records)

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YG ft. Young Jeezy and Rich Homie Quan - "My Hitta" - These three sure know how to make a sure fire hit!(Photo: Def Jam Records)

Mateo - "How Good Is Your Love?" - Everyone wanted to know about Mateo.(Photo: Interscope)

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Mateo - "How Good Is Your Love?" - Everyone wanted to know about Mateo.(Photo: Interscope)

Nelly ft. Nicki Minaj and Pharrell Williams - "Get Like Me" - Everyone's tried to be like these three rappers.(Photo: Universal Motown)

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Nelly ft. Nicki Minaj and Pharrell Williams - "Get Like Me" - Everyone's tried to be like these three rappers.(Photo: Universal Motown)

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B.o.B ft. Future - "Ready" - The southern rapper was on his mark and about go in with this visual.(Photo: Atlantic Records)

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B.o.B ft. Future - "Ready" - The southern rapper was on his mark and about go in with this visual.(Photo: Atlantic Records)

Trevor Jackson - "Like We Grown" - Mr. Jackson grew up quick!(Photo: Atlantic Records)

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Trevor Jackson - "Like We Grown" - Mr. Jackson grew up quick!(Photo: Atlantic Records)

Busta Rhymes ft. Nicki Minaj - "Twerk It" - Both of these rappers channeled their patois roots for this joint. (Photo: Interscope)

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Busta Rhymes ft. Nicki Minaj - "Twerk It" - Both of these rappers channeled their patois roots for this joint. (Photo: Interscope)

Sevyn Streeter ft. Chris Brown - "It Won't Stop" (Remix) - We just loved the way Sevyn pulled up in that jeep.(Photo: Interscope)

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Sevyn Streeter ft. Chris Brown - "It Won't Stop" (Remix) - We just loved the way Sevyn pulled up in that jeep.(Photo: Interscope)

Video of the Year: Drake – “Worst Behavior” - Drake hit the streets of Memphis, to revisit his roots in this defiant shot at his naysayers. As a youngster he spent summers with his pops, Dennis Graham, in M-Town and a victory here would bring things back full circle.(Photo: Ca$h Money Records)

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Drake - "Worst Behavior" - He did his best to be on the baddest of behaviors. (Photo: Cash Money Records)

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RaVaughn - "Best Friend" - She searched for a buddy and a companion rolled into one. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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RaVaughn - "Best Friend" - She searched for a buddy and a companion rolled into one. (Photo: Columbia Records)

Robin Thicke ft. 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar - "Give It 2 U" (Remix) - We knew you wanted it!(Photo: Star Trak) 

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Robin Thicke ft. 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar - "Give It 2 U" (Remix) - We knew you wanted it!(Photo: Star Trak) 

T.I. ft Cee-Lo - "Hello" - They were giving a little southern hospitality in this visual.(Photo: Grand Hustle)

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T.I. ft Cee-Lo - "Hello" - They were giving a little southern hospitality in this visual.(Photo: Grand Hustle)

OMG Girlz - "Baddie" - There's one thing that these girls knew, that they were fierce beyond belief.(Photo: Grand Hustle)

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OMG Girlz - "Baddie" - There's one thing that these girls knew, that they were fierce beyond belief.(Photo: Grand Hustle)

Justin Timberlake - "Take Back the Night" - First he brought sexy back, now this! (Photo: RCA Records)

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Justin Timberlake - "Take Back the Night" - First he brought sexy back, now this! (Photo: RCA Records)

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Kat Dahlia - "Gangsta" - Kat proved that she's crazy enough to be gangsta.(Photo: Epic Records)

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Kat Dahlia - "Gangsta" - Kat proved that she's crazy enough to be gangsta.(Photo: Epic Records)

2 Chainz - "Used 2" - The rapper was still up to his old, catchy rhymes.(Photo: Def Jam Records)

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2 Chainz - "Used 2" - The rapper was still up to his old, catchy rhymes.(Photo: Def Jam Records)

Eminem - "Survival" - The title said it all. He's here to stay! (Photo: Interscope)

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Eminem - "Survival" - The title said it all. He's here to stay! (Photo: Interscope)

Tamar Braxton - "Hot Sugar" - We learned how to keep things interesting.(Photo: Interscope)

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Tamar Braxton - "Hot Sugar" - We learned how to keep things interesting.(Photo: Interscope)

Lil Wayne - "God Bless Amerika" - He got a little patriotic on this one.(Photo: Cash Money Records)

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Lil Wayne - "God Bless Amerika" - He got a little patriotic on this one.(Photo: Cash Money Records)

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2 Chainz ft. Cap 1 - "Where You Been?" - You may not have been able to sit with him, but at least you watched the video.(Photo: Def Jam Records)

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2 Chainz ft. Cap 1 - "Where You Been?" - You may not have been able to sit with him, but at least you watched the video.(Photo: Def Jam Records)

Meek Mill - "Dreams & Nightmares" - Meek welcomed you to his world!(Photo: Maybach Music Group)

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Meek Mill - "Dreams & Nightmares" - Meek welcomed you to his world!(Photo: Maybach Music Group)

Rich Gang ft. Yo Gotti, Mack Maine, Ace Hood and Birdman - "Dreams Come True" - Everytime they teamed up, their visuals were amazing. This was no different.(Photo: Young Money Records)

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Rich Gang ft. Yo Gotti, Mack Maine, Ace Hood and Birdman - "Dreams Come True" - Everytime they teamed up, their visuals were amazing. This was no different.(Photo: Young Money Records)

Vic Mensa - "Lovely Day" - Cool vibes and smooth sailing all in this joint. (Photo: BWR)

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Vic Mensa - "Lovely Day" - Cool vibes and smooth sailing all in this joint. (Photo: BWR)

Man's Best Friend - What's the perfect accessory for gold and leopard print? An adorable puppy, of course! Seriously, when it comes to Trinidad James and fashion, does anything surprise you? For all we know, the rapper may soon cover GQ or find himself sitting next to Anna Wintour front row at fashion week. (Photo: Gold Gang)

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Trinidad Jame$ ft. T.I., Young Jeezy and 2 Chainz - "All Gold Everything" (Remix) - There was no shortage of jewels in this video.(Photo: Def Jam Records)

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The Weekend ft. Drake - "Live For" - The singer kept his dark swag but inserted a little international edge.(Photo: Republic Records)

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The Weekend ft. Drake - "Live For" - The singer kept his dark swag but inserted a little international edge.(Photo: Republic Records)

Kanye West vs. Ricky Spicer - The work of a 12-year-old singer helped Kanye West climb the Billboard charts with his single "Bound 2." Now that child performer is claiming that he never authorized the use of his voice on the song. Ricky Spicer, now 56-years-old, has filed a lawsuit against West claiming that the uncleared sample came from the 1970s song "Bound" by The Ponderosa Twins plus One. (Photo: Courtesy of UMG)

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Kanye West - "Bound 2" - King controversy did it again!(Photo: Def Jam, Recordings)

The Worst (Jhené Aiko) – Danny Williams  - Danny Williams took a very artistic approach to “The Worst,” depicting Jhené Aiko as a murderer. Out the box and unexpected for sure. (Photo: Def Jam Recordings)

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Jhené Aiko - "The Worst" - The next generation in soul and R&B arrived and talked about a painful relationship in this visual.(Photo: Def Jam, Recordings) 

Busta Rhymes ft. Q Tip, Lil Wayne and Kanye - "Thank You" - The rap legend took a classic and brought it back for the next generation.(Photo: Def Jam Recordings) 

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Busta Rhymes ft. Q Tip, Lil Wayne and Kanye - "Thank You" - The rap legend took a classic and brought it back for the next generation.(Photo: Def Jam Recordings)