Tag: Music Videos

By the 2010s, MTV’s role as the world’s music-video hub was fading fast. The channel leaned heavily on reality shows like Jersey Shore and Teen Mom, while fans increasingly turned to YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music for instant access to their favourite songs and videos. But MTV still mattered—through countdowns, specials, and, above all, the…

By the 2000s, MTV was splitting its time between reality shows and countdowns like TRL, but music videos still mattered. When one hit, it didn’t just get airtime—it became part of the decade’s identity. From Britney’s red catsuit to Eminem’s endless parodies, these are the 20 music videos that defined 2000s MTV. 20. Kelly Clarkson…

The 1990s were the peak years of MTV. Total Request Live became appointment viewing, artists lived or died by their video spins, and music television was at the centre of youth culture. From grunge anthems to pop explosions, these are the 20 music videos that defined 1990s MTV. 20. Alanis Morissette – Ironic (1996) A…

When MTV launched on August 1, 1981, with “Video Killed the Radio Star,” it didn’t just play music—it reshaped culture. Suddenly, an artist’s image mattered as much as their sound, and the channel became the pulse of a generation. Nothing defines that era better than 1980s MTV: neon excess, experimental visuals, and music videos that…