With Youtube becoming so popular in today’s media and being a Youtuber myself, I had to have a list showcasing the best of Youtube for 2014. From huge productions companies to a person sitting in front a computer weekly, it’s hard to narrow down a list of my favorite Youtube channels with so many out there. Every channel is so vastly different, it’s impossible to rate one higher than the other. I made my decision on the entertainment value of their videos, which channels I frequently visited throughout the year, and the dedication of the personality to make their channel go above and beyond the standards on Youtube. These solo, duo/collaboration, and vlogging channels not only produce creative content, but stand out as innovators to go where no other channel has gone before.
Best Solo Channel
- Lilly Singh (Superwoman)
- Mamrie Hart (YDAD & Mametown)
- Hannah Hart (Harto & My Drunk Kitchen)
- Grace Helbig (it’s Grace)
- Jenna Mourey (Jenna Marbles)
- Chris Thompson (SupDaily06)
- Tre Melvin (ThisIsACommentary)
- Courtney Act (Courtney Act Chronicles)
- Todrick Hall
- Cameron Elder (TheCamCamera)
- Joe Sugg (ThatcherJoe)
- Tyler Oakley
Best Duo/Collab Channel
- Prank vs Prank
- O2L
- Lucas & Jenny
- Shep689
- Smosh Games
- Buzzfeed Video
- Wow Presents
- Fine Bros.
- Superfruit
- LushLaws
Best Vlogging Channel
- Grace Helbig
- Louis Cole (Fun For Louis)
- Pointless Blog
- JoshuaDTV
- Rachel Ballinger
- Neil McNeil
- Shep689
- BF vs GF
- Lushlaws
- Courtney Act
Best Series
- Auguest – Tyler Oakley
- #HeyUSA – Astronuats Wanted, Grace Helbig, Mamrie Hart
- Not Too Deep w/ Grace Helbig – Grace Helbig
- You Deserve a Drink – Mamrie Hart
- My Drunk Kitchen – Hannah Hart
- Pop Star High – Todrick Hall
- The Try Guys – Buzzfeed Video
- Creepy Guy – Buzzfeed Video
- Courtney Chronicles – Courtney Act
- Bad Gays Club – Shep689, TheNotAdam, RyannMinajj, Kingsley, MilesJaiProductions, GayGod, Nickalaws, wickydkewl
With the millions of videos on Youtube every year, even daily, it was hard to narrow down my list. I’m sure there are many great videos this year that I have missed. I tried to collect a playlist of videos that reflected the best of my favorite Youtube personalities from the past year in solo videos, collaborations, and music videos. I looked for videos that were unique, creative, and either entertained or told a story with a strong message. These videos set out to change the minds and views of the public or to make you laugh and smile. This year, Youtubers tackled issues including sexual harassment, rape, gay marriage, LGBT issues, race, and gender issues. They also collaborated to create incredible music videos and hilarious skits that rivaled the entertainment shown on other media. These are, in my opinion, my favorite videos of 2014.
Best Solo Video
- Is being GAY a CHOICE? – SupDaily06
- No more silence…- SupDaily06
- Dear Youtube Creators – SupDaily06
- Coming Out – Connor Franta
- Life Doesn’t Wait – Connor Franta
- My 200th Video- Jenna Marbles
- Surprising a Gay Texas Mormon! – wickydkewl
- Kermit Goes to Therapy – This Is a Commentary
- How to Cope With A Broken Heart – This Is a Commentary
- The Family Reunion – This Is a Commentary
- The Job Interview – This Is a Commentary
- Christmas Dinner at Grandma Brown’s – This Is a Commentary
- #BlackLivesMatter – This Is a Commentary
- Ultimate Roommate Revenge Pranks – ThatcherJoe
- The New Me – Marcus Butler
- FAN FICTION – Superfruit
- If Straight People had to Come Out – Buzzfeed Video
- If Men Were Women On Halloween – Buzzfeed Video
- The Try Guys Try Drag For the First Time – Buzzfeed Video
Best Collaboration
- If My Brain Were a Person – Superwoman feat. Connor Franta
- The Girl Code – Superwoman feat. Grace Helbig, Harto, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, and Miranda Sings
- Youtube vs Vine – Superwoman feat. King Bach, DeStorm, Logan Paul, Timothy DeLaGhetto, and D-Trix
- 7 Second Challenge with Marcus Butler – Troye Sivan feat. Marcus Butler
- Tyler Oakley Interviews Michelle Obama – Tyler Oakley
- Getting Intimate with Darren Criss – Tyler Oakley
- Muscle Milk Challenge – Mamrie Hart feat. Miranda Sings and Flula
- Best Fwen Day – Mamrie Hart feat. Grace Helbig and Hannah Hart
- My Drunk Pumpkin 2014 – Hannah Hart feat. Grace Helbig and Mamrie Hart
- My Drunk Kitchen Sea Bass – Hannah Hart
- #Tunesday – Hannah Hart feat. Grace Helbig and Mamrie Hart
- Youtube Whispers 3 – ThatcherJoe feat. Tyler Oakley, Troye Sivan, Connor Franta, and SprinkleofGlitter
- Stories of Consent – Dealing with Sexual Abuse – Neil McNeil feat. ArielleIsHamming, SupDaily06, and PatDoesIt
- Seven Second Challenge- Rachel Ballinger feat. PyschoSoprano and JoshuaDTV
- Gay Couples React to Anti-Gay Marriage Ads – Michael Rizzi feat. Shep689, TheNotAdam, VaillancourtSquared, and SoundlyAwake
- LGBT Youtubers React “How not to react when your child tells you he’s gay video” TrentAndLuke feat. TheDiaryofJake, Ashley Mardell, ArielleIsHamming, Jelly and Day, and Jakes Sake
- Youtubers React to Youtube Comments System– Fine Bros.
- Youtubers React to Babymetal – Fine Bros.
- Dating a Vlogger?! (Last Moments of Relationships #13) – Fine Bros. feat. Grace Helbig and Shane Dawson
- Jinkx, Alaska, and Jackie Beat – Courtney Talks – Courtney Act
Best Music Videos
- aca-DISNEY – Voice Play and Disney on Broadway
- #LEH – Superwoman and Humble the Poet
- If Youtube Were Bollywood – Superwoman feat. Various Youtubers
- Happy Little Pill – Troye Sivan
- Runnin – JoshuaDTV and Gabrielle Taryn
- American Apparel Ad Girls – Alaska 5000, Courtney Act, Willam
- Dear Santa, Bring Me a Man – Alaska 5000, Courtney Act, Willam
- To Russia With Love – Courtney Act
- If Things Were Opposite – theDOMINICshow
- Quest Crew Presents The Hospital – theDOMINICshow
- Bitch Perfect –Todrick Hall
- Freak Like Me – Todrick Hall
- 7/11 – Superfruit
- Evolution of Miley Cyrus – Superfruit
- BEYONCE – Superfruit
- After Ever After – Paint
- Boy Band Parody – Peter Hollens feat. Paint
- Wicked Medley – Peter Hollens feat. Nick Pitera
- Whistle While I Work It – Chester See feat. Toby Turner and Wayne Brady
- Frozen A Musical feat. Disney Princesses – AVbyte
- One Republic – Counting Stars feat. Disney Villains – Oh My Disney
- Winter Wonderland/Don’t Worry Be Happy – Pentatonix feat. Tori Kelly
- Papaoutai – Pentatonix ft. Lindsey Stirling
- Love Again – Pentatonix