There was a time when music videos were as important as the radio in promoting the hottest artists and songs of the day. Back in the '80s and '90s, MTV was one of the most powerful cultural forces ...

When MTV launched in 1981 and started airing music ... to take their storytelling and visuals to new heights. Once the '90s rolled around, record labels gave artists bigger budgets for music ...

The 90-minute special will premiere on Feb. 18, 7 p.m. (Manila time) on MTV Live. Originally recorded ... on the inspiration behind specific songs and moments, with behind-the-scenes footage ...