Known for his vibrant color palate, the trailblazing video director continued to push the envelope with Kanye West’s hyper stimulating “All of the Lights” and Miguel’s “Sure Thing.”
Gil Green
Miami-based director Gil Green made DJ Khaled’s Drake-assisted “I’m On One” one to watch. He also rolled out the welcome mat for DJ Khaled’s “Welcome to My Hood,” and Birdman’s “Fire Flame.”
Anthony Mandler
Anthony Mandler’s lens focuses on hip hop stars and R&B divas alike. He found Drake’s emo-appeal on “Find Your Love” and “Over” as well as shooting Rihanna’s “Man Down.”
Chris Robinson
This award-winning music video veteran shot two of Young Money’s biggest moments this past year—Nicki Minaj’s “Moment 4 Life” and Lil Wayne’s experimental “How To Love.”
Kanye West
As a video director, Mr. West stretched his “Runaway” single into an epic short film, earning the producer/rapper a BET Hip Hop Award nomination for Director of the Year.
