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Michael Jackson made the greatest most iconic music videos; music videos were once used as a promotional tool with no production then Thriller changed that trend.
@@GarryLarryBarry your conspiracy has been proven completely false. He was unanimously vindicated on 14 counts, investigated by dozens of agencies including over 20 service areas of the FBI & CPS who all found 0 incriminating evidence even after interviewing hundreds of kids, taping his phones/ computers and having over 70 policemen do multiple surprise raids on his homes. The 4 accusers also have hundreds of provable lies, timeline inconsistencies and contradictions
He truly earned the title of: King of Pop, despite things that went on around him some of his tracks still hold important messages today, Black or White is one of those tracks, it's sad the way he died thou, the world has become a colder and more lonely place without him! RIP MJ
Madonna, Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson made amazing and really iconic music videos. Not to mention impactful. Modern-day young artists can only dream about it. I expected to see some Aerosmith, Jennifer Lopez, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Toni Braxton videos here. Their videos look expensive too
Can't believe Watchmojo didn't mention the unbelievable synchronised dancing in the Scream vidoe,whatever about the cost,Janet and Michael dancing together side by side,absolutly phenomenal.
Jackson family, Including Jackson 5, Rebbie, 3T, Jermaine and of course Michael and Janet are the core of the music and inspired many future artists. That is why they are called the royal family of pop music. All of them thanks to Joe and Katherine made HIStory not only with Black music, but also to all kinds of music and genre. No white or any music can surpass the Jackson family has ever done in the music industry.
@@blurdreamer Check the definition of underrated. She doesn’t get nearly enough recognition for the work she has done or for the path she carved for the Britney’s and Beyoncé’s. Especially after the Superbowl incident.
@@brandobeewell Britney, Beyonce and Rihanna were all influenced by Janet. But too bad that most of the people around my age barely know who Janet is, even if they know Janet, they only know her as Michael's sister. And for that Superbowl incident, it was just disrespectful to blacklist her and almost ruin her career.
Michael Jackson didn’t just perform with his music and dance, but he always thought outside the box on how it should be played out in his short films (he disliked calling them “music videos”), so several of them he did in the 90s were cutting edge of either CGI or blended with practical effects.
Michael Jackson not only formed and changed the muisc industry, but also changed our lives. Noboby more influencial than him. Being above all a very kind man.
@@justice7450 In 1994 Jackson paid a civil court settlement of $23 million to the Chandler family after allegedly molesting their 13 year old son Jordan Chandler. In 1996, he paid a private settlement of $2 million to the family of Jason Francia after allegedly molesting him when he was 11. His sister La Toya Jackson has said he's a pedophile. He's also admitted to sleeping with little boys in his bed at Neverland Ranch.
MJ was my first love. My mom likes to tell the story of me being 2yrs old running through the living room playing when I stopped dead in my tracks and sat down in front of TV to watch the entire 2hr series that was on. Black and White has always been one of my favorite songs of all time.
Remember the time's music video & choreography still holds up to this day & continues to Influence new performers. Like Lil Nas X's BET performance was inspired by Remember the time.
We ALL know that Scream is number 1. That is STILL the MOST expensive video ever made! And of course the Jackson siblings have to take that cake! Michael & Janet all day!
I really do feel like Michael Jackson’s Ghost should be number 1, with a budget of literally 15 million USD, the longest and the most expensive music video to make. So I’m really surprised how it isn’t on the chart. Few people might have think that it is a movie instead of a music video, but I guess its fine since it was literally 40 minutes.
Really? Because Madonna is in the Guinness Book of World Records as the best selling female of all time and the top grossing female touring act of all time.
No single Artist has shaped, innovated or *defined* the medium of "music video" more than Michael Jackson. The popularity of MTV itself was rocketed into the stratosphere because of Michael's videos. MJ's music videos also have some of the best & most influential choreographed dance routines of all time. Michael Jackson is the most important visual artist in music history and is the ultimate music video pioneer, who pushed the envelope & continues to Influence videos today.
Yet Madonna was named the greatest music video artist of all time by billboard. MJ probably is the most important visual artist in music history since he did pioneer it but ultimately, Madonna is just as good if not a better music video artist than MJ.
@@kirosasher You can have your faves and be biased all you want but we're talking about facts here. But it's ironic you say that considering MJ has one of the most annoying voices in the history of music. Even Britney spears has a better voice 😂
I was going to comment something like that, too. Rebecca called him Jacko, & that's a very insulting name people called him. Then again, she probably didn't know it was.
Jacko is what they called toy monkeys in the mid 1900s. That's why the media gave the Jacksons the nickname Jacko(s) and Wacko Jacko(s). Its extremely racist, derogatory and disrespectful. What if his children heard that?? Their hearts would be crushed. He hated that name and expressed it multiple times, I can't believe they would do it without a second thought. Absolutely mind blowing. Your comments is actually a direct quote from Michael, which I'm sure you know but just incase others didn't!!
9:50 The fight scene for Mariah Carey's Heartbreaker is choreographed by Jackie Chan. Inspired from Bruce Lee's last film, Enter the Dragon (1973) (the movie where Jackie Chan's henchmen character fighting with Mr. Lee) and some of Jackie Chan films. Both Jackie Chan, Mariah Carey and Michael Jackson are working on Rush Hour series especially in 1998 film where a little girl, Soo Yang sang the Carey's song, Fantasy and Chris Tucker sings Michael Jackson songs including Don't Stop 'Till Get Enough from Rush Hour 2.
I was surprised because it should be Madonna and michael jackson have the most expensive music videos of all time. Watch mojo is completely bias. Even when u search it in wikipedia madonnas music videos got the 2,3 and 4 on the top5 slots.
YES! Especially since thanks to her, we have videos such as Stronger, I'm A Slave 4 U, Stay, Formation, and many other videos that got inspired by the works of Janet Jackson.
Michael Jackson's videos for "Billie Jean", "Beat It" and "Thriller" are credited for transforming music videos into a serious art form and put MTV on the map, long before Janet's breakthrough with "Control" in 1986. Janet & every other artist that came after Michael followed the prototype that he created.
@@juandesantos882 madonna has incredible videos but she only really stepped up her game after ‘Control’ was released. Apart for Material Girls, none of her early videos are iconic
@@cakes3958 Madonna & every single Artist that existed at the time stepped up their music video game after "Thriller" was released. Apart from Material girl the music video for Like a virgin is fairly iconic. "Control" & "True blue" were actually released in the same year. None of Janet's albums or music videos before Control were iconic or influential either.
I'm about to age myself with this, but ah well. I remember when Michael Jackson's videos aired on TV. It was an event. It would usually be a Friday night and everyone would wait all week. We'd pop a blank tape in our VCR and record that shit!! I miss the good ole days. And I mean they aired on ABC, NBC, CBS. It was a serious event. It was so good.
It would literally be covered on multiple slots of the evening news. “Upcoming music video..” “behind the scenes/making of” “reactions to music video”.
So for me it was born when bad came out so for me when he came up with his 90s videos that was epic expecially remember when scream came out and I remember it being the summer and I stayed up late to watch it
Take On Me by the 80's group Ah-Ha, should've been on this list. The special effects were beyond amazing, mind-blowing! This music video was actually nominated for a huge award.🏆So no, don't completely agree with this list.
Without Michael Jackson, modern day music videos would absolutely not exist. He was the very, very first to do anything creative with music videos at all and everyone was blown away by it. Also Scream is the most expensive music video ever made, its insanely well done.
@@baphomethere130 what do you mean by BS? The videos for "Billie Jean", "Beat It" and "Thriller" are credited for transforming music videos into a serious art form. "Thriller" video is credited with single-handedly revolutionizing the landscape of pop music. MJ's videos began a transformation, replacing low-budget montage promos with elaborate short films consisting of in-depth narratives and sophisticated visuals. You do your research!!
@@tintu2476 who said??? You? Some magazine? or his fans??? Whatever I'm happy for you but sadly don't care or want to fight with people who defends celebrities. Y'all are the reason the so called celebrities think they are above us. ps idolize real heros like Martin luther, Florence nightingale who actually revolutionized our world. Not sum child predatorr
I remember when a lot of these videos (and so many others) premiered on MTV and how much of a big event they'd make out of it. It would be so exciting to finally hear the world premiere intro after days and weeks of hyping it up. The scandalous videos like NIN's "Closer" and Madonna's "Like a Prayer' couldn't be played until after 10pm though. 🤣
Janet Jackson once signed the Biggest recording contract for an Artist until Michael Jackson snatched the title from her 😂 MJ still holds the record as the Biggest Record deals of All time with $250 Million. That's why it's easy for them to released expensive MV's during that time. #RIPMJ
That wasn’t michael who signed that deal, that was the estate, and it was for music, it was just projects in general. In the early 90s, Janet was signed for $40m, which was the biggest at the time, then michael signed for $65m a couple of days later, and then a couple of years later Janet signed again for $80m which broke that record 😭 but it is still impressive they signed for that much for a man who isn’t here physically. Definition of ✨iconic✨
Back in the 2000s CGI and dancing on a green floor and background were so expensive These days, CGI is the cheapest and quickest way to create things (and it looks more realistic)
Michael Jackson's casually hiring Martin Scorsese, Stephen King, George Lucas, Spike Lee, John Landis etc . . just to work for him for his MV's and short film and Steven Spielberg MV cameo Hahaha #RIP👑
How is “space oddity” by Chris hadfield is not on this list? The cost of sending that man to the space station in orbit alone exceed all the cost of videos in this list combined.
His children could have clicked on this and heard that. It would've broken their hearts. I swear to god, the media industry has learned absolutely nothing about humanity or decency.
I remember when black or white came out. They did a special promotion where they played it during a channel 1 broadcast in over 50,000 schools. There was so much hype before the release, and so much controversy after with the end scene of Michael bashing a car and writhing around it grabbing his crotch. This scene was more than half the video!
He also directed the videos for Madonna's "Vogue", "Oh Father", and "Bad Girl"; Paula Abdul's "Straight Up", "Forever Your Girl", and "Cold Hearted"; MJ's "Who Is It", Billy Idol's "Cradle of Love", and George Michael's "Freedom! '90", amongst others.
I LOVE TLC's video; thought it was very well done. Love Hammer also. I can remember back when MJ's "Thriller" came out; that night EVERYONE was watching it!! It was a very big deal! Yep, I'm showing my age; 59 yrs old and STILL rockin! :)
When "Thriller" came out, there was an accompaniment VHS, "The Making of Thriller". I worked at Bradlees in the Sight & Sound department. I had to put the tape in, let it play, immediately rewind it, play it again...for about a week; then I had to play it 3-4 times a day. To this day I can still hear the choreographer's vocalizing of the steps. Funny side story: one day this teenage girl came in with her band of followers. She was acting all that, and her sycophants hung on her every word. They were watching the video, and the Queen was going on about what a HUGE Michael Jackson fan she was, how she's followed him FOREVER and knew ALL about him. On the tape was a clip of the Jackson 5 with a VERY young MJ singing. The Queen sneered, "Who's THAT???" I smiled and said, "THAT...is Michael Jackson!" I then stood back and watched her turn very red.
They may look dated, but the sci-fi stylings of the very late 90s in music videos makes for an interesting microcosm. Clearly the Matrix, and turn-of-the-century zeitgeist were huge influences 😊😎
Why does modern American media try to discredit legends like Madonna that hard? You added 4 Janet Jackson videos and 3 MJ videos but only 1 Madonna video. Her Bedtime Story & Die Another Day videos are almost as expensive as Express Yourself. So, her videos should be at #2, #3 and #4. Billboard even named her the Greatest Music Video Artist Ever. Come on, guys
@@kurokun5810 sorry, but madonna is way more better and creative than janet jackson. Madonna is the best selling female artist of all time, and also the most influential female artist of all time according to billboard. Janet whoo??
@@juandesantos882 Ok? Janet is still a good artist. Maybe Madonna's better & more creative, but Janet's still great. Also, in my opinion & probably many others, Michael is better than Madonna & Janet. But I understand what u mean. I expected more music videos from Madonna, too.
Expensive doesn't mean good. Don't get me wrong, I adore those Madonna, Michael Jackson, Backstreet Boys, Duran Duran videos but the most unique videos were made by Bjork, Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, Annie Lennox, Enigma, Sade and maybe even Sandra
good musicians dont need retarded music videos. Most of them are fucking cringe. Nirvana had only one and thats for smells like teen spirit which maybe thats why became so famous cuz they were able to broadcast it on tv..its all about the money when it comes to video clips
@Jason Thompson those clips are random as fuck, which is a good thing, I hate musicians who spend more money and time creating the clip rather than the song
Not going with that 'cheesy' moniker for 2 Legit 2 Quit. Sure, it was over the stop... But, that's its appeal. There is so much energy in that video that it's still as much fun to watch 30 years later
I remember watching that video as a kid and thinking how cool it looks and then I re-watched it recently with my mom on RUclips and I can definitely see the cheesiness but I still think it was an awesome video
I remember mtv use to do a similar list of expensive videos they also mentioned everything they spent the money on and how much it cost. Ahh the good old days
I knew about the Guns N Roses (trilogy of) video’s for Don’t Cry/November Rain/Estranged they were all based around a short novel by Del James called Without You which James wrote with Axl Rose in mind. However Michael Jackson’s videos are all amazing my favourite ones include Scream, Give In To Me, Remember the Time, Black or White, Thriller, Human Nature and Smooth Criminal.
Plus he tryed to run Michael over with the car after a James Brown concert where Michael sung on it. He asked him to invite prince on stage and of course he was a showoff and ended up falling over with one of the props - a lamppost - and just for that he tryed to run Michael over...one of the reasons I'm not a fan of prince.
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imagine how epic could be music today if Michel Jackson didnt bite the dust
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Michael Jackson made the greatest most iconic music videos; music videos were once used as a promotional tool with no production then Thriller changed that trend.
Also liked males that were not old enough.
No matter what they can't take away his influence on music.
@@GarryLarryBarry your conspiracy has been proven completely false. He was unanimously vindicated on 14 counts, investigated by dozens of agencies including over 20 service areas of the FBI & CPS who all found 0 incriminating evidence even after interviewing hundreds of kids, taping his phones/ computers and having over 70 policemen do multiple surprise raids on his homes. The 4 accusers also have hundreds of provable lies, timeline inconsistencies and contradictions
@@RemiXRemi_ Wow, that's quite a response.
@@GarryLarryBarry oh there's a lot more to say about how pathetic & embarrassing these allegations are...
I will never forget black or white as a kid. The face changes were the best. Rip MJ
Michael Jackson had played a huge role in music videos, especially Thriller, Black or White, and Scream.
He truly earned the title of: King of Pop, despite things that went on around him some of his tracks still hold important messages today, Black or White is one of those tracks, it's sad the way he died thou, the world has become a colder and more lonely place without him! RIP MJ
+ Smooth Criminal & Remember the Time
Madonna, Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson made amazing and really iconic music videos. Not to mention impactful. Modern-day young artists can only dream about it. I expected to see some Aerosmith, Jennifer Lopez, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Toni Braxton videos here. Their videos look expensive too
That is the most unpopular Janet song I have ever heard!
@@bernicegaylard8613 So does Janet.
And missy
Guns and roses
We not gonna mention MJ’s Bad was directed by MARTIN SCORSESE???
beat me to it
Or even the morphing face on Black or White???
THANK YOU!!!
It was #8
@@gdogg123uran you missed the point. They didn’t mention Martin Scorsese
Can't believe Watchmojo didn't mention the unbelievable synchronised dancing in the Scream vidoe,whatever about the cost,Janet and Michael dancing together side by side,absolutly phenomenal.
And the fact that Bad was directed by Martin Scorsese.
Michael and Janet are the most iconic siblings in music history
Jackson family, Including Jackson 5, Rebbie, 3T, Jermaine and of course Michael and Janet are the core of the music and inspired many future artists. That is why they are called the royal family of pop music. All of them thanks to Joe and Katherine made HIStory not only with Black music, but also to all kinds of music and genre. No white or any music can surpass the Jackson family has ever done in the music industry.
Janet is so underrated. Glad to see her so many times on this list. Iconic.
Janet is not underrated, please. multiple No.1, sold millions of album, tour sold out and you call her underrated?
@@blurdreamer Check the definition of underrated. She doesn’t get nearly enough recognition for the work she has done or for the path she carved for the Britney’s and Beyoncé’s. Especially after the Superbowl incident.
@@brandobeewell Britney, Beyonce and Rihanna were all influenced by Janet. But too bad that most of the people around my age barely know who Janet is, even if they know Janet, they only know her as Michael's sister. And for that Superbowl incident, it was just disrespectful to blacklist her and almost ruin her career.
@@miloseviczarko45 it’s such a shame seriously. But that will never take away the accomplishments
Michael and Janet rules the list❤️
Axl close second
Michael Jackson didn’t just perform with his music and dance, but he always thought outside the box on how it should be played out in his short films (he disliked calling them “music videos”), so several of them he did in the 90s were cutting edge of either CGI or blended with practical effects.
There will never again be a force as strong as the Jackson dynasty.
Great profile pic! Favorite episode!
Michael Jackson not only formed and changed the muisc industry, but also changed our lives. Noboby more influencial than him. Being above all a very kind man.
The Beatles Elvis.Stevie Wonder.Prince.Quincy Jones,Jimmy Hendricks,Duke Ellington.
@@oliviajohnjohnolivia8142 What about them...?
Let's not forget all of the lives of those lucky little boys at Neverland.
@@lambdalambdalambdaa What boys? Give me names and the story. Were they at Neverland?
@@justice7450 In 1994 Jackson paid a civil court settlement of $23 million to the Chandler family after allegedly molesting their 13 year old son Jordan Chandler. In 1996, he paid a private settlement of $2 million to the family of Jason Francia after allegedly molesting him when he was 11. His sister La Toya Jackson has said he's a pedophile. He's also admitted to sleeping with little boys in his bed at Neverland Ranch.
Damn the Jacksons went all out for their music vids fr
MTV would never have been popular if it wasn't for Michael's videos; he defined the channel
Damn shame he only has 2 music vids of the invincible era. Totally wanted to see Biggie and him from Unbreakable
@@jojojoma3026 him and prince and Madonna
@@jordanlandfair9068 They did their part, too, but it's true, a new Michael Jackson video was always an event and everyone I knew would tune in
@@jojojoma3026 ok I know why are you telling me this?
Anyone who grew up in the 80’s and 90’s vividly remembers the hype every MJ music video would bring.
And GNR
I'm a simple man. I see Michael Jackson, i click.
Same
Same
@matt alan how do u know child
@matt alan go cry KIDD😂
Yass
no surprise that Michael's Scream music video is #1
It’s Michael and Janet’s music video
Just read this after I guessed this was number one.
MJ and Janet ...
RIP Michael Jackson, Legend
Goat 🐐
@@yeagerist6832 your lost
Troll
@@yeagerist6832 like him or not you cant deny the impact the man had
What an awesome guy
MJ was my first love. My mom likes to tell the story of me being 2yrs old running through the living room playing when I stopped dead in my tracks and sat down in front of TV to watch the entire 2hr series that was on.
Black and White has always been one of my favorite songs of all time.
..mine too
..my most favorite is GIVE IN TO ME
Michael Jackson - The King of Pop.
Guns N' Roses - The King of Hard Rock.
@@duncan3998 axl rose was a bigger diva than Janet Jackson or Michael put together 😂
I literally thought Remember the Time was gonna be up here. All those dancers, props, costumes, sound effects & more..!!
Same here. Plus it had superstars like Eddie Murphy, Iman and Michael Johnson.
Remember the time's music video & choreography still holds up to this day & continues to Influence new performers. Like Lil Nas X's BET performance was inspired by Remember the time.
been listenin to it again for the past few days lol
And the late, great John Singleton directed the video.
With “Boyz N The Hood,” Singleton became a record-holder at age 24 when he became the youngest ever nominee for a Best Director Oscar.
We ALL know that Scream is number 1. That is STILL the MOST expensive video ever made! And of course the Jackson siblings have to take that cake! Michael & Janet all day!
I really do feel like Michael Jackson’s Ghost should be number 1, with a budget of literally 15 million USD, the longest and the most expensive music video to make. So I’m really surprised how it isn’t on the chart. Few people might have think that it is a movie instead of a music video, but I guess its fine since it was literally 40 minutes.
I've never even heard of that
Probably cuz Ghost is a more of a mini movie than a music video. That video is like 35 min long.
I just knew Scream was gonna be added lol
mtv did a similar vid back then, scream was number 1. Heck the jackson's does not thrift any music vids
Janet has so many entries on here, she’s the queen
Really? Because Madonna is in the Guinness Book of World Records as the best selling female of all time and the top grossing female touring act of all time.
@@JB-pl1iu that literally doesnt justify someone for their artistix value
Nah she just “accessed” the Jackson family assets most.
@@JB-pl1iu what did anything I say have to do with Madonna, they are both legends and there can be multiple queens.
@@jdailey01230 or maybe she’s simply just the queen lol
No single Artist has shaped, innovated or *defined* the medium of "music video" more than Michael Jackson. The popularity of MTV itself was rocketed into the stratosphere because of Michael's videos. MJ's music videos also have some of the best & most influential choreographed dance routines of all time.
Michael Jackson is the most important visual artist in music history and is the ultimate music video pioneer, who pushed the envelope & continues to Influence videos today.
Yet Madonna was named the greatest music video artist of all time by billboard. MJ probably is the most important visual artist in music history since he did pioneer it but ultimately, Madonna is just as good if not a better music video artist than MJ.
Well said. MJ is the force.
Madonna doesn't compare even a fraction to Michael 😂 her voice literally makes me want to commit suicide. Sounds like a Sims character
@@kirosasher You can have your faves and be biased all you want but we're talking about facts here. But it's ironic you say that considering MJ has one of the most annoying voices in the history of music. Even Britney spears has a better voice 😂
@@nathanieljohnson5908 wellll… we all have our own opinions and biases 😂
WatchMojo should bring back those timestamps in descriptions.
yeah but then you wouldn't have the joy of slogging through the whole video!
@@jojojoma3026 no cuz not all of us has the time too or don't even want to bother with it we just want to see what's the top three
Agree!
I miss when Rebecca was only a voice that was heard and not seen.
Im literally looking through the comments for one now lolz. Tryna get some shit on Spotify to game to on my PS4!
Scream was one of the best MVs during the 90s. Loved it!
Michael Jackson's video are the best music videos ever made. The aren't just music videos the are tiny 3/4 minute movies.
Madonna's music and videos will always be iconic. I absolutely love her 😍😍😍
This was just a jackson family reunion
he's not Jacko he's Jackson
I was going to comment something like that, too. Rebecca called him Jacko, & that's a very insulting name people called him. Then again, she probably didn't know it was.
...And she’s not “Baby” she’s Janet. Ms. Jackson If Ya Nasty!
Either she forgot or she did that shit on purpose.
@@duncan3998 Maybe.
Jacko is what they called toy monkeys in the mid 1900s. That's why the media gave the Jacksons the nickname Jacko(s) and Wacko Jacko(s). Its extremely racist, derogatory and disrespectful. What if his children heard that?? Their hearts would be crushed. He hated that name and expressed it multiple times, I can't believe they would do it without a second thought. Absolutely mind blowing. Your comments is actually a direct quote from Michael, which I'm sure you know but just incase others didn't!!
#1 with inflation should be Scream by Janet & Michael Jackson.
Like if Michael Jackson is the greatest recording artist of all time.
He is and his record will never be broken
he is?
@@elaf853 yes
9:50
The fight scene for Mariah Carey's Heartbreaker is choreographed by Jackie Chan. Inspired from Bruce Lee's last film, Enter the Dragon (1973) (the movie where Jackie Chan's henchmen character fighting with Mr. Lee) and some of Jackie Chan films. Both Jackie Chan, Mariah Carey and Michael Jackson are working on Rush Hour series especially in 1998 film where a little girl, Soo Yang sang the Carey's song, Fantasy and Chris Tucker sings Michael Jackson songs including Don't Stop 'Till Get Enough from Rush Hour 2.
I'm not surprised that a certain Michael/Janet video topped the Top 20 Most Expensive Videos of All Time.
Anyone else surprised?
I was surprised because it should be Madonna and michael jackson have the most expensive music videos of all time. Watch mojo is completely bias. Even when u search it in wikipedia madonnas music videos got the 2,3 and 4 on the top5 slots.
The video Scream still looks awesome
@@flyphoenix22 I remember when it first came out, that was mind blowing at the time
Scream is so iconic I remember the countdown for the world premiere on MTV and watching with my siblings... memories
I'm pretty sure that both Madonna's 'Die Another Day' and 'Bedtime Story' should have been in the Top Ten. Interesting list
Yeah remember MTV did a similar video like this and they mention bedtime story as expensive video at the time for Madonna not express yourself
Yaaaayyy! King Michael and Queen Janet dominating!
Justice for Janet! The Jacksons are the undisputed Gods of the music video.
So true
Truth
Justice for Janet.......... She needs her honors while still alive ❤️💖♥️💕
YES! Especially since thanks to her, we have videos such as Stronger, I'm A Slave 4 U, Stay, Formation, and many other videos that got inspired by the works of Janet Jackson.
Micheal was such a millionaire
No billionaire
That's why he will be always the King of Pop
@@rodrigobecerrilcaballero6034 no he regrets dudded being king of pop
Micheal myers
Micheal
Michaelllllllll! Iconic, everlasting, legend. We miss you! ❤️
Michael and Janet literally invented modern day music videos
No it was Madonna and Michael jackson. Madonna's music video are more iconic than janet and more revolutionary at that time.
Michael Jackson's videos for "Billie Jean", "Beat It" and "Thriller" are credited for transforming music videos into a serious art form and put MTV on the map, long before Janet's breakthrough with "Control" in 1986.
Janet & every other artist that came after Michael followed the prototype that he created.
@@tintu2476 Janet is the blueprint for females
@@juandesantos882 madonna has incredible videos but she only really stepped up her game after ‘Control’ was released. Apart for Material Girls, none of her early videos are iconic
@@cakes3958 Madonna & every single Artist that existed at the time stepped up their music video game after "Thriller" was released.
Apart from Material girl the music video for Like a virgin is fairly iconic.
"Control" & "True blue" were actually released in the same year. None of Janet's albums or music videos before Control were iconic or influential either.
I'm about to age myself with this, but ah well. I remember when Michael Jackson's videos aired on TV. It was an event. It would usually be a Friday night and everyone would wait all week. We'd pop a blank tape in our VCR and record that shit!! I miss the good ole days.
And I mean they aired on ABC, NBC, CBS. It was a serious event. It was so good.
yes it was.
It would literally be covered on multiple slots of the evening news. “Upcoming music video..” “behind the scenes/making of” “reactions to music video”.
@@michaelb9537 yeah it was. I remember it like it was yesterday.
So for me it was born when bad came out so for me when he came up with his 90s videos that was epic expecially remember when scream came out and I remember it being the summer and I stayed up late to watch it
@@SexyButCurious Scream was one of the best videos ever. Even to this day. And the song is amazing. I remember when it came out too. Epic.
It's great to see some of these music videos back again. Such a huge throwback in this compilation.
Express Yourself still looks wonderful to this day because it borrows heavily from Fritz Lang's Metropolis and was directed by David Fincher.
Queen borrowed that for Radio Ga Ga too,
The first time I saw Respect Yourself, I remarked to my husband "It,'s Maria from Metropolis." I'm glad someone else's saw this.
Michael : make an expensive MV
Janet : same like Michael
and we all know about if Michael + Janet make MV together...
Actually both Michael and Madonna own the top 5. King and Queen of Pop for a reason.
Take On Me by the 80's group Ah-Ha, should've been on this list. The special effects were beyond amazing, mind-blowing! This music video was actually nominated for a huge award.🏆So no, don't completely agree with this list.
New MJ video was an event...You got that right!!
Nobody made music videos like Michael Jackson they even better made than some movies 😂
I remember when Michael Jackson videos were big MTV work premier events.
Same with Madonna
Without Michael Jackson, modern day music videos would absolutely not exist. He was the very, very first to do anything creative with music videos at all and everyone was blown away by it. Also Scream is the most expensive music video ever made, its insanely well done.
Y'all just say anything for likes, do research before saying bs
@@baphomethere130 what do you mean by BS?
The videos for "Billie Jean", "Beat It" and "Thriller" are credited for transforming music videos into a serious art form. "Thriller" video is credited with single-handedly revolutionizing the landscape of pop music.
MJ's videos began a transformation, replacing low-budget montage promos with elaborate short films consisting of in-depth narratives and sophisticated visuals.
You do your research!!
@@tintu2476 who said??? You? Some magazine? or his fans??? Whatever I'm happy for you but sadly don't care or want to fight with people who defends celebrities. Y'all are the reason the so called celebrities think they are above us.
ps idolize real heros like Martin luther, Florence nightingale who actually revolutionized our world. Not sum child predatorr
in the west, maybe. we in the far east are just doing our thing.
Any Michael Jackson from any era all of his videos were expensive
I remember when MTV would make this countdown.
Almost all of these were featured in MTV countdown.
Busta Rhymes was ahead of his time. If he's a feature for another artist, he steals the show.
Janet & Michael rule the music video world. King & Queen!!!
You mean God and goddess
#2 with inflation should be Thriller by Michael Jackson.
I remember when a lot of these videos (and so many others) premiered on MTV and how much of a big event they'd make out of it. It would be so exciting to finally hear the world premiere intro after days and weeks of hyping it up.
The scandalous videos like NIN's "Closer" and Madonna's "Like a Prayer' couldn't be played until after 10pm though. 🤣
90's era of music video is just like 60's era of space program.. big budget, fresh idea, no limitation, and definitely gone too soon...
MJ all time legend ❤️
ELO "Hold on Tight" 1981 music video...at the time, the most expensive music video ever made. Great video...
Janet Jackson once signed the Biggest recording contract for an Artist until Michael Jackson snatched the title from her 😂 MJ still holds the record as the Biggest Record deals of All time with $250 Million. That's why it's easy for them to released expensive MV's during that time. #RIPMJ
That wasn’t michael who signed that deal, that was the estate, and it was for music, it was just projects in general. In the early 90s, Janet was signed for $40m, which was the biggest at the time, then michael signed for $65m a couple of days later, and then a couple of years later Janet signed again for $80m which broke that record 😭 but it is still impressive they signed for that much for a man who isn’t here physically. Definition of ✨iconic✨
Michael and Janet really should have collaborated on more videos.
Michael and Madonna ruled in the music videos department. Legends. Janet was great too for sure.
Don't forget Axl Rose
Michael Jackson The King.
Man I think that Michael Jackson had the most expensive music videos
He did even back than and when adjusted for inflation
Back in the 2000s CGI and dancing on a green floor and background were so expensive
These days, CGI is the cheapest and quickest way to create things (and it looks more realistic)
Michael Jackson's casually hiring Martin Scorsese, Stephen King, George Lucas, Spike Lee, John Landis etc . . just to work for him for his MV's and short film and Steven Spielberg MV cameo Hahaha #RIP👑
The 90s with all its bad CGI is making me smile. Good times.😅
Thankgod that alien one is not in this
How is “space oddity” by Chris hadfield is not on this list? The cost of sending that man to the space station in orbit alone exceed all the cost of videos in this list combined.
hahahahaha great comment!
i'm here just for Michael, but how tf u guys still called him "Jacko " wtf...
So disrespectful smh
Because they are a bunch of disrespectful phonnies pricks. MJ
Facts ! I commented the same thing . Like stop it
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His children could have clicked on this and heard that. It would've broken their hearts. I swear to god, the media industry has learned absolutely nothing about humanity or decency.
I remember when black or white came out. They did a special promotion where they played it during a channel 1 broadcast in over 50,000 schools. There was so much hype before the release, and so much controversy after with the end scene of Michael bashing a car and writhing around it grabbing his crotch. This scene was more than half the video!
How are they not going to mention that David Fincher directed Madonna’s “Express Yourself” video???
He also directed the videos for Madonna's "Vogue", "Oh Father", and "Bad Girl"; Paula Abdul's "Straight Up", "Forever Your Girl", and "Cold Hearted"; MJ's "Who Is It", Billy Idol's "Cradle of Love", and George Michael's "Freedom! '90", amongst others.
@@andrewbloom7637 Wow! I didn’t know about those others! He directed a ton of iconic videos!
@@Genethagenius Aerosmith's "Janie's Got a Gun" and JT's "Suit & Tie" are also included.
I like MJ's "You're not Alone"..😂
I LOVE TLC's video; thought it was very well done. Love Hammer also. I can remember back when MJ's "Thriller" came out; that night EVERYONE was watching it!! It was a very big deal! Yep, I'm showing my age; 59 yrs old and STILL rockin! :)
When "Thriller" came out, there was an accompaniment VHS, "The Making of Thriller". I worked at Bradlees in the Sight & Sound department. I had to put the tape in, let it play, immediately rewind it, play it again...for about a week; then I had to play it 3-4 times a day. To this day I can still hear the choreographer's vocalizing of the steps.
Funny side story: one day this teenage girl came in with her band of followers. She was acting all that, and her sycophants hung on her every word. They were watching the video, and the Queen was going on about what a HUGE Michael Jackson fan she was, how she's followed him FOREVER and knew ALL about him. On the tape was a clip of the Jackson 5 with a VERY young MJ singing. The Queen sneered, "Who's THAT???" I smiled and said, "THAT...is Michael Jackson!" I then stood back and watched her turn very red.
@@WrenFaithBridger For some reason, I think I saw that special video on MTV.
@@susanwalters7937 Not sure, but I believe that it originally aired on MTV. I just remember the blasted VHS. LOL
They may look dated, but the sci-fi stylings of the very late 90s in music videos makes for an interesting microcosm. Clearly the Matrix, and turn-of-the-century zeitgeist were huge influences 😊😎
Had a feeling Scream would be #1
It's in the Guinness Book of records.
860: Celebrity cameos in music videos? No way!
Why does modern American media try to discredit legends like Madonna that hard? You added 4 Janet Jackson videos and 3 MJ videos but only 1 Madonna video. Her Bedtime Story & Die Another Day videos are almost as expensive as Express Yourself. So, her videos should be at #2, #3 and #4.
Billboard even named her the Greatest Music Video Artist Ever. Come on, guys
Because Michael Jackson and Janet are better artist
It's because she's white
True i was expecting 3 madonna videos. Watchmojo is very bias and unfair.
@@kurokun5810 sorry, but madonna is way more better and creative than janet jackson. Madonna is the best selling female artist of all time, and also the most influential female artist of all time according to billboard. Janet whoo??
@@juandesantos882 Ok? Janet is still a good artist. Maybe Madonna's better & more creative, but Janet's still great. Also, in my opinion & probably many others, Michael is better than Madonna & Janet. But I understand what u mean. I expected more music videos from Madonna, too.
Michael’s videos 🔥🙌 >>>>>
I LOVE Black or White's video clip. ❤️✌️
I knew Scream was going to be number 1 on this list!
Expensive doesn't mean good. Don't get me wrong, I adore those Madonna, Michael Jackson, Backstreet Boys, Duran Duran videos but the most unique videos were made by Bjork, Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, Annie Lennox, Enigma, Sade and maybe even Sandra
@Eneida Sahrama I love Sade's music!
good musicians dont need retarded music videos. Most of them are fucking cringe. Nirvana had only one and thats for smells like teen spirit which maybe thats why became so famous cuz they were able to broadcast it on tv..its all about the money when it comes to video clips
November Rain was also missing
@Jason Thompson those clips are random as fuck, which is a good thing, I hate musicians who spend more money and time creating the clip rather than the song
Im sure theyll make a list about those one day but this isnt that list
I remember watching music videos in the 90's and tupac's California love as one of the most expensive ever made
fax, should've replace no.10
JANET JACKSON 👑 ❤️ 😍
I waited to type a whole paragraph of putdowns for Mojo if SCREAM wasn't on the list. Turns out it was #1. Good call. :)
Could have mentioned that David Fincher directed Express Yourself.
You forgot Ghosts which cost Michael so much money out of his own pocket but other than that the list is great 👍
Not going with that 'cheesy' moniker for 2 Legit 2 Quit. Sure, it was over the stop... But, that's its appeal. There is so much energy in that video that it's still as much fun to watch 30 years later
I remember watching that video as a kid and thinking how cool it looks and then I re-watched it recently with my mom on RUclips and I can definitely see the cheesiness but I still think it was an awesome video
Janet Jackson is the most mentioned in this list yet her videos have so few views on RUclips it's insane.
Artists today are yet to produce a music video that could compete with Scream. Michael Jackson was way ahead of his time.
indeed babe
Ghost 15 million, Thriller 9. MJ did both.
I remember mtv use to do a similar list of expensive videos they also mentioned everything they spent the money on and how much it cost. Ahh the good old days
And now MTV is throwing random stuff at us, most of which we don't care about.
I knew about the Guns N Roses (trilogy of) video’s for Don’t Cry/November Rain/Estranged they were all based around a short novel by Del James called Without You which James wrote with Axl Rose in mind. However Michael Jackson’s videos are all amazing my favourite ones include Scream, Give In To Me, Remember the Time, Black or White, Thriller, Human Nature and Smooth Criminal.
I Miss Michael.
Black & White is one of my favorite videos. Beautiful and clever in a lot of ways.
Fun Fact: Bad was originally meant to be a collab between MJ and Prince 💎🖤
But that moron rejected. big mistake
Prince was meant to be in we are the world too in 1985 but refused.
Plus he tryed to run Michael over with the car after a James Brown concert where Michael sung on it. He asked him to invite prince on stage and of course he was a showoff and ended up falling over with one of the props - a lamppost - and just for that he tryed to run Michael over...one of the reasons I'm not a fan of prince.
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Jackson sibling, the royal family, the duo of expensive music video