Hip Hop music video - Key conventions brainstorm

Camera shots:(Below are shots commonly used in hip hop music videos)
- Low Angle Shots
Low angle shots display dominance as the artist is looking down at the camera and therefore the audience inferring that they are above everyone and highly important.
- Close ups

Close ups also display the dominance of the artist. The artist is usually framed in the center of the shot with there face being clearly shown, portraying their importance and authority over others.

Editing:
-Fast editing
These music videos are commonly fast paced, therefore the editing must also be to keep up with the pace of the song.
-Jump/Quick cuts
Jump cuts are a standard cut in many videos and they are extremely prevalent in hip hop videos. They are simple and allow for faster editing.

Mise-en-scene

-Girls

In many hip hop music videos the artist will be surrounded by women who do not relate to the song. They are portrayed as sex objects and are quickly dismissed by the main artist. This highlights their dominance and relevance.

-Fast/Expensive Cars

These are shown as objects/icons of wealth and power

-Crew
Hip hop artists commonly have a group of people with them and are usually portrayed as the leader conveying their power, authority and status.
-Dancing/club atmosphere
This is commonly used to show the artists status or to increase the 'party' mood of the song.
-Working out
The main artist can also be seen working out during the video, portraying their physical dominance.

Costumes and props

-Sports clothes
These clothes are commonly used in hip hop video and display the artists physicality during the video.

-Jewelry
Chains and rings are very common in these videos and display wealth and power during the video.