Classic Videos · 2000s–2010s
When R&B became a visual spectacle.
From MTV countdowns to the rise of YouTube, these were the videos we couldn't stop watching. Big budgets, iconic looks and choreography everybody wanted to master. Rediscover the R&B music videos that shaped the sound, style and culture of the 2000s and 2010s.
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Destiny's Child — Say My Name (2000)
From The Writing's on the Wall, it reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won two Grammys.
D'Angelo — Untitled (How Does It Feel) (2000)
From Voodoo; it won the Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
Alicia Keys — Fallin' (2001)
Her debut single, from Songs in A Minor; it went to No. 1 on the Hot 100 and won the Grammy for Song of the Year.
Usher — U Remind Me (2001)
The lead single from 8701 and a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1.
Mary J. Blige — Family Affair (2001)
Produced by Dr. Dre, it was her first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Beyoncé ft. JAY-Z — Crazy in Love (2003)
Her debut solo single, from Dangerously in Love; it spent eight weeks at No. 1 on the Hot 100.
Chris Brown ft. Juelz Santana — Run It! (2005)
His debut single, and a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1.
Ne-Yo — So Sick (2006)
From his debut album In My Own Words; it reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Frank Ocean — Novacane (2011)
His debut single, from the 2011 mixtape Nostalgia, Ultra.
Miguel — Adorn (2012)
From Kaleidoscope Dream; it won the Grammy for Best R&B Song.
Jhené Aiko — The Worst (2013)
From her 2013 EP Sail Out.
