Video of the year is:

Eh, I couldn't stay away from lists even if I tried. UGK's ft. Outkast in "International Players' Anthem (I Choose You)" was, indeed, my favorite video of the year. Turns out, it's my homage to the Pimp C, another great MC. Can't believe that brother died, and right when UGK finally got some due. Damn.

The beauty of music is knowing that the artist never dies, though.

Sidebar: Andre 3000 wins for best flow of the year, start to finish. But my favorite line is: "Space ships/Don't come equipped/With rearview mirrors/They dip/As quick as they can/The atmosphere is now ripped..."