Welp, she did it again!
The BeyHive is all a buzz about the video-dropping surprise, AND FREE download that Bey has bestowed upon them.
You don't have to be a Beyonce fan to see the artistry, and messages this video features.
There are murmurs about whether or not Bey is transitioning into activism. We don't know this for sure, but what we can say, is with the increase of American on American violence it would be fitting that an entertainer of this magnitude steps up...to the "lectern".
But, for now, Beyonce throws up a sign...NO not the diamond this time, but her middle finger (figuratively, & literally) to her haters. The lyrics are clear; she's proud of who she is, where she came from, and what she's earned, through hard work. She owns it and won't apologize for it.
While the lyrics and video seem to parallel only at times, we decided that in order to appreciate the complete composition, the song MUST be accompanied by the visual. Together, they're a juxtaposition of edgy urbanesque lyrics, with influences of historical, southern, cultural, and modern-day imagery.
Interesting note: Watch the video once with sound, then again without. Besides the volume, what's different?
We found that the message the video conveys is more clear and powerful with the sound off. With the sound on, there's the added layer of Beyonce communicating, primarily, to her haters. The song is not that great, but the contrasts that are infused makes the concept brilliant, and the piece, as a whole, a work of art.
Click the images below and watch for yourself. Remember to get your free music too!
Click Middle Finger Bey to watch 'Formation' (Dirty)
Click Blue-Ivy's image to watch 'Formation' (Clean)
Click Bey in White for FREE Download
By T. James-Sykes
