Gnarls Barkley win’s two 2008 MTV VMAs

Posted on Sunday, September 7, 2008

Gnarls Barkley, the chart-topping partnership of artists Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo Green, has won big in MTV's 2008 Video Music Awards. The video for "Run," a frenetic single from the acclaimed LP The Odd Couple, is a winner for Best Choreography and Best Art Direction.

The video is designed by Kells Jesse, choreographed by Mike Rooney and directed by the Google-proof duo Happy.

"Gnarls is an integrated media platform," said an unnamed spokesperson for the band, "and we take our videos seriously as art. Whether you're a musician or a choreographer, getting people to dance is a big deal. We appreciate the acknowledgement."

Gnarls Barkley is known for its daring, innovative videos. Gnarls won VMAs in 2006 ("Crazy," for Best Direction and Best Editing) and 2007 ("Smiley Faces," for Best Editing). The video for "Gone Daddy Gone" received a Grammy nomination.

Most recently, the band's video for "Who's Gonna Save My Soul" has drawn controversy for its violent imagery.

All Gnarls Barkley videos are available at http://www.youtube.com/gnarlsbarkleyvideos