Making a music video is an art. These are our 20 favorite music videos of 2009. From Jay-Z’s photography inspired “Empire State of Mind” to Lady GaGa’s epic fashion showcase “Bad Romance” these videos made us take a second, third, and sometimes 15th look. See who made the list and didn’t.

20. Jay-Z feat Alica Keys- Empire State of Mind (Director: Hype Williams)

19. Madonna – Celebration (Director: Jonas Åkerlund)

18. Tegan and Sara – Hell (Director: Jamie Travis)

17. Corinne Stevie – Battleships (Director: Israel Aten)

16. Britney Spears – 3 (Director: Diane Martel)

15. Basement Jaxx – My Turn (Director: Tomek Ducki)

14. J*DaVeY – Slooow (Director: Tomas Whitmore)

13. Bjork – Innoncence (Director: Fred & Annabella)

12. La Roux – I’m Not Your Toy (Director: Alex and Liane)

11. Lady GaGa- Paparazi (Director: Jonas Ackerlund)

10. Marina & The Diamonds- Mowgli’s Road (Director: Chris Sweeny)

09. Rob Roy – Fur In My Cap (Director: Ethan Lader)

08. Jonathan Boulet – Community Service Announcement (Director: Special Problems)

07. k-os – I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman (Director: X)

05. Shakira- Did It Again (Director: Sophie Miller)

04. Grace Jones – Corporate Cannibal (Director: Nick Hooker)

03. Kid Cudi – Simple As (Director: Ryan McNeill)

02. Massive Attack – United Snakes (Director: United Visual Artists)

01. Lady GaGa – Bad Romance (Director: Francis Lawrence )

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