Top 10 Music Videos –

November 2009

10) Beyoncé: 'Sweet Dreams'

The music video -- which focuses on Beyoncé's alter ego, Sasha -- uses more graphics and special effects and showcases Beyoncé's fashion style, which she picks up from her current favorite British designer, Gareth Pugh. The single has had worldwide success, peaking at No. 1 in New Zealand, South Africa, and Israel, reached the top five in the UK, Australia, Slovakia, and Ireland, and the top 10 in Germany, Czech Repulbic, Hungary, Turkey, and Norway.

9) Colbie Caillat: 'Fallin' for You'

Caillat's songs are all based on inspiration -- and she's able to write the oh-so 'Bubbly' lyrics of being in the honeymoon phase. This song is about falling for the guy you don't expect to fall for, who's been right under your nose the whole time. In the video -- directed by The Malloys (who have worked with Silversun Pickups, Jonas Brothers, and Pete Yorn) -- Caillat goes on a beach outing with a guy not her type (played by actor/comedian Bobby Moynihan), but likes him more as the day continues.

8) Kings of Leon: 'Use Somebody'

It's as though we have seen it before -- the aerial shots, time-lapse freeway traffic at night, concert footage and group hugs back-stage. Yet the Followhills are able to pull off this power ballad formula -- bandmate has a falling out with the rest of the group, which inspires these lonesome lyrics. Cheesy, but hey, it's KOL so we'll let it slide.

7) Kelly Clarkson: 'Already Gone'

About yet another broken relationship, the power ballad incorporates piano and string instruments. The music video was shot in Toronto and was directed by Joseph Kahn, who was also worked on Clarkson's 'Never Again,' 'Walk Away' and 'Behind These Hazel Eyes' music videos.

6) Jason DeRulo: 'Watcha Say'

The first single off DeRulo's self-titled debut album (due out in 2010), the lyrics are about the not-so-original scenario of girlfriend catching boyfriend cheating; but this breakthrough R&B artist has a solid voice and smooth moves, accompanied by electropop samples of Imogen Heap's 'Hide and Seek.'

5) Miley Cyrus: 'Party in the U.S.A'

The performance of this (extremely catchy) tune at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards -- using a pole in her dance routine -- drew controversy because it was deemed inappropriate to the younger viewers. However, 'Party in the U.S.A.' became Cyrus' best charting effort on the Billboard Hot 100 (12 weeks to date).

4) Britney Spears: '3'

Directed by Diane Martel (who has worked with Jennifer Hudson, Fall Out Boy, Alicia Keys and others) and choreographed by Tone & Rich, the video is simple, and very minimal (to balance out the provocative lyrics) -- enabling us to engage fully in Britney's performance, which critics are deeming are as good as her 'In the Zone' days. The electro/synthpop hit debuted at No. 1 on the Hot Billboard 100.

3) Owl City: 'Fireflies'

A song about insomnia, the hit includes guest vocals by Relient K frontman Matt Thiessen, and features Owl City project-creator Adam Young in the music video. The song has already peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, spending 11 weeks on the chart (so far).

2) Lady GaGa: 'Paparazzi'

Directed by Swedish director, Jonas Åkerlund -- who has directed music videos for U2, The Smashing Pumpkins, Madonna, and Moby -- the eight-minute video makes us miss the 'Thriller' days when music videos were short films. In the video Lady GaGa portrays a celebrity who struggles with the love for fame and the love for the camera. The song has already spent 10 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No.6.

1) Jay Sean: 'Down' Feat. Lil Wayne

The music video was shot in London at the Hedsor House mansion, also the venue used for the Nicole Kidman film, 'The Golden Compass.' The song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, making Sean the first British artist to have a No. 1 single since Coldplay with their 2008 hit 'Viva La Vida.' Billboard praises the tune, deeming it "a triumphant, synth-laden beat and memorable hook."

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