J-14 Staff Picks: Best Music Videos of the Decade

As the decade draws to a close, the J-14 staff reflects back on our favorite music video of the decade:

"Weapon of Choice" by Fatboy Slim
"Not only did this win video of the year at the VMAs, but come on -- Christopher Walken dancing?! Pure brilliance." -- Associate Editor Kim Messina

"Single Ladies" by Beyoncé
"Not for Kanye West since he didn't let Taylor Swift finish... but because Joe Jonas spoofed it. No, seriously, it's just a great song and a simple but great video." -- Assistant Editor Emily Krauser

"Here It Goes Again" by OK Go
"It was the first viral music video when YouTube first became big!" -- Assistant Art Director Erik Jacobsen

"Hey Ya!" by Outkast
"This video is just so fun and entertaining, and it's a song that everyone still loves to bop their heads to!" -- Photo Assistant Katelyn Mullen

"Wake Me Up When September Ends" by Green Day
"This movie-like video completely upped the bar on music videos. The love story is so poignant (dare I say it rivals Edward and Bella?!) and the tragedy so heart-wrenching." -- Editor-in-Chief Rachel Chang

"You Belong With Me" by Taylor Swift (Featured)
"Yo Kanye, I'm really happy for you. I'm gonna let you finish, but Taylor had one of the best videos of all time. One of the best videos of all time!" -- Photo Director Danielle Kepler

"I'm a Slave 4 U" by Britney Spears
"For me, this is one of the most captivating dance videos. More is always more when it comes to BritBrit! I definitely still remember all of the dance moves to the chorus of this song!" -- Editorial Assistant Lisa Raphael

Do you agree or disagree? And what's your pick for best music video of the decade?

41 Comments

Twilight 854 on December 31, 2009 3:13 PM

Yay this is the first comment! Well, im really happy that Taylor Swift won at the VMA's! I HATE Kanye now! The best video is : You Belong With Me by Taylor Swift!!!!! It's really awesome! Did u know that Taylor Swift plays the bad cheerleader too? :)

Twilight 854 on December 31, 2009 3:14 PM

julieheartstwilight on December 31, 2009 5:15 PM

Definatly agree with Taylor Swift. Beyonce's was kinda boring, It was just 3 people dancing in front of a white background..

peach girl728 on December 31, 2009 5:51 PM

i like taylor swift so much i have some of her songs on my ipod touch i am so glad taylor swift won a vma

diana9712 on December 31, 2009 6:16 PM

i am realy happy Taylor Swifft won the video was AMAZING:)

jazzbabeegurl24 on December 31, 2009 8:43 PM

You Belong With Me deff. this music video relates to me in so many ways nd im a huge Taylor Swift fan so that is y i like it too!! congrats to Taylor Swift [=

Twilight 854 on December 31, 2009 9:00 PM

Thanks so much for agreeing with me on the Taylor Swift video! Its really awesome! I have her whole 2 cd's in my ipod! im a HUGE Taylor Swift Fan! Her video is AWESOME! CONGRATZ TAYLOR SWIFT!:)

Twilight 854 on December 31, 2009 9:02 PM

Thanks so much for agreeing with me on the Taylor Swift video! Its really awesome! I have her whole 2 cd's in my ipod! im a HUGE Taylor Swift Fan! Her video is AWESOME! CONGRATZ TAYLOR SWIFT!:)

OkLaHoMaChIcK on January 1, 2010 12:10 AM

I really like some of these! But I would have to say that I like Adam Lambert's For your Entertainment the best!

BieberGirl597 on January 1, 2010 2:43 AM

I tink Justin's music video ONE TIME and my fav on that list is You Belong With Me" by Taylor Swift

skatefun on January 1, 2010 5:55 PM

I love Taylor Swift's music video for You Belong with Me but One Less Loney Girl by Justin Bieber should Def be on that list, I watch it eveyday on youtube, its so good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Frizzy110 on January 1, 2010 9:18 PM

Justin Bieber Should Be There
The Fav. Video Should Be "One Time"

iheartyou♥ on January 2, 2010 12:44 AM

DEMI LOVAOT [ REMEBER DECEMBER ]
AND SELENA GOMEZ [ NATURALLY ] SHOULD BE THERE
TAYLOR SWIFT SUCKS.!

dancerxloverx1598 on January 2, 2010 10:56 AM

i dont love taylor swift. shes okay. but she needs to choose one genre of music to stick to. she won at the vmas for country but she won at another award show for best pop/rock artist! you need to shoode tay!!

sidny_lorin on January 3, 2010 12:08 PM

I like Taylor she's good and real...but I dont think her video was all that great.I dont like Beyonce.Im so happy nobody talked about justin bieber finally on onepage.I cant stand obsessed Justin fans!!It's like get a life you dont have a chance...even though he sounds12 hes 15 you people are toooo young.Sorry:) Just being blunt!

awsum11 on January 3, 2010 12:41 PM

Luved 'you belong with me' and 'single ladies' but 'remember december' and 'one less loney girl' or 'one time' should be on there. and 'brick by boring brick'.

justin beiber fan on January 4, 2010 5:10 PM

i definetly love this video because its not like a usual 1 and i justLOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE it

brooke16 on January 4, 2010 5:45 PM

hey single ladys is the best music vidio ever !!!! i know the hole dance !!

4EverCUTIE on January 7, 2010 2:11 PM

The best music video ever is Concrete Angel. It is so sad but really made me think about life! You need to check it out. :)

mrs.camo on January 7, 2010 3:03 PM

The best music video ever is ONE TIME by JUSTIN BIEBER!!!! And not only is JB a great singer he is also SMOKIN' HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

makaleka3 on January 7, 2010 10:01 PM

I think that it was rude what Kanye did i mean seriously that was just reatarded i dont like him

AmandaLynne on January 7, 2010 11:41 PM

Wake Me Up When September Ends and You Belong With Me are on my list for sure!

abby bieber10 on January 10, 2010 5:02 PM

I love Taylor Swift she is such a good inspiration to everyone!!! I love how true her music is. I loved the "You Belong With Me" video ecpecially with Lucas Till!:)

lainabella on January 10, 2010 5:18 PM

I think that taylor swift is awesome. I love her song you belong with me and love story. heck i love all her songs!!!!!

THfurImmer on January 10, 2010 8:24 PM

where's Tokio Hotel? xP

SAgirl22 on January 10, 2010 8:31 PM

I agree. I love this song. It just makes you wonna dance in your room, like her in You Belong To Me video.

AdganFan4eva on January 11, 2010 10:54 PM

YEAH TAYLOR IS AMAZING!!!!

elizabeth and justin bieber on January 12, 2010 2:44 PM

i love this one and it is real for some of us like me!!!

love you justin bieber!!!

Michelle-Loves-Rob on January 12, 2010 10:08 PM

I love this music video!!

kirabellbarone@yahoo.com on January 13, 2010 8:28 PM

Luv your video Taylor!

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yoyo_@123 on January 18, 2010 5:02 PM

omg so happy!!! i lov u taylor swift!!!

jordiehasfreckles on January 19, 2010 5:53 PM

I loveeeeeeeee you tay you look great as an cheer leader

mrielel on January 22, 2010 10:50 PM