First, let's talk about the storyline. Each song went along with like a different category or idea. At first, I thought they were the different stages of grief. They were the different stages of grief, however they were the ones she personally went through in her relationship and life. I loved all the anger and sass that she showed throughout the video. Some of the things that we're coming out of her mouth had me like "OKAY BEY. I SEE YOU."
Throughout the video, I was pretty sure that Jay Z had cheated on her. That part is actually still very unclear, because she basically went off the whole first half of the album about a cheating, no good man then switched up at the end of the album talking about forgiveness and love. In the first part, she even went as far to take off her ring and throw it in the "Anger" stage of the video. She kept me on the edge of my seat the entire 60 minutes. I had no clue what was going to happen next. Basically, SHE WAS JUST GIVING ME LIFE!
The storyline wasn't the only great part. The visuals were incredible too. Her directors did an amazing job. Each and every part was put together perfectly. There was so many meaningful images, and the pieces just flowed together. I truly loved how she incorporated her creole and Louisiana background into the whole piece. Not to mention, the fact that every single person in the cast was black was a huge plus. Then there was so many FROs, like it made me so proud to be a naturalista. Seeing black women truly embracing their roots and culture, it was amazing.
Speaking of beautiful black women, Beyonce had the greatest cast of all time. (Kanye voice) There was appearances from Serena Williams, Zendaya, Amandla Stenberg, Winnie Harlow and many many more. It was just one huge win for black girls. I mean all I could think was Black Girls really do rock. I was truly feeling the black girl magic tonight.
This was such a great creation. Even you aren't a Beyonce fan, you have to appreciate true talent and artistry when you see it. I am totally here for the black women empowerment movement. Once again Beyonce has showed us why we have to call her Queen.
Yours truly,
MPS
