The trio builds on the elements that defined late '90s R&B by incorporating bare drum patterns and simple harmonies into a riskier song progression.

The jazz trumpeter asks if euphoric moments are meant to last, or if they're naturally fleeting.

This dance routine isn't perfectly synchronized or well-rehearsed, but that's the beauty of it.

This feel-good video follows a day in the life of Kaytranada and a robot friend he builds in his garage.

Revolutionary War soldiers battle it out in the parking lot of a deserted shopping mall as Novelist and Leikeli47 spit aggressive verses.

The two-part video for "u" and "For Sale?" tackles issues of race and mental health, as well as the contradictions Lamar faces as a result of his own success.

In an age when subtlety is a luxury, this Hiro Murai video presents a simple message with a lasting effect.

Tyrone Lebon's video for "Nikes" illustrates several different sides of Ocean's psyche, highlighting the ambiguity of sexuality and reality.

Shot without any CGI or 3D effects, this video deserves recognition for its sheer scale.

This short film is the most personal and revealing piece of work Beyoncé's ever created, but what gives it its lasting effect is the beautiful imagery and symbolism throughout.

A series of repetitive cuts creates anxiety that serves a purpose: It forces you to pay attention.

In a nostalgic love song produced by SHE, the 22-year-old London rapper opts for an atypically airy, emotional vocal delivery.

With ethereal production from Cam O'bi, the Chicago rapper takes a hard look at how the prison system affects the West Side of his hometown.