Throughout the test of music video time, there has been a spot reserved for "video girls". In 2009, Complex Magazine created a comprehensive list of 50 women from the past decade of video girl fame. Unfortunately, it seems that video boys are not nearly as prominent. Although I have not yet accumulated a list of fifty video boys, here's a good start...
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Of all of the guys on this list, I would say Brandy's featured video boy is the manliest of the men. Looks good wearing casual clothes, looks GREAT in a tux. But he'd probably look best wearing nothing at all. Damn.
six.
As if the song and video weren't on point enough, Rye Rye chooses a gorgeous man to be featured. Edith Zimmerman (from The Hairpin) said it best: "the main (guy) in this video is so hot it is NSFE, not safe for eyes". Love it.
five.
I have a question: Why is Nicki's main guy in the video her main guy? I'm not comprehending this choice. The guy I've picked out in the background is gaining all of my attention. That one with the blue balls ball. They're all looking a little bit shiny - but what's a little shine? I'd hit it.
four.
Definitely not given enough camera time, this guy looks like a Bob Marley reincarnate. I love myself a man with a good set of dreads - and I bet he likes jammin' too.
three.
Beyonce - Countdown
The only thing Beyonce did wrong in this video was not feature this beautiful man enough. Look at what he is wearing, look at his hair, look at his face, look at the way he moves, sheeeiiit, I'm all about it.
Can we also discuss the fact that he is waiting for some Night Rider's "love on top" over here...
two.
Madonna changed the game in 1989 when she featured the very handsome Leon Robinson in her music video for "Like A Prayer". Robinson looked damn good in that video and still looks damn good today. DILF status for sure.
one.
Beyonce is the queen of featuring sexy men in her music videos. Her 2008 video "Halo" features the all around gorgeous and charming, Michael Ealy, whom everyone (must have) fallen in love with. After watching the intensity shared between the two, on screen, there is no doubt that he gets the top spot on my list.
Oh, and Mike... can I hit it in the morning?
- Night Rider
