Thursday, August 17, 2006

Murder Was The Case That They Gave Me

A while back Beyonce dropped her first single and video for her upcoming sophomore album B'Day. Many people did not and still don't care for either. But I like both of them. Her second single however did not grab me right away and on first listen I didn't care for it. But I held out hope; a video was sure to be next and hopefully Beyonce could whip up something that could in turn warm me up to the song.

And guess what? She did. [God what did artists do before music videos? Oh yeah they made good music that stood on its own for the most part. But I digress...]

Ain't gon lie. This video showcases some of the best acting B has ever done. She plays the wealthy wifey scorned cause her boo has found someone else to throw chinchillas and shit at well. Those scenes of her in what appears to be the big house over looking the water are straight up chilling for the mere fact that the lyrics come to life in her facial expressions, gyrations, and urgency. It's one of those rare times when the visuals force you to listen to what is coming out of the artists's mouth cause obviously she is pissed. There's also a "mmm hmm sister girl" Texas bitch you don't mess with tone to it all and I'll be damned if anyone wants to cross Beyonce when she's like this.

And who doesn't like the nod to Basic Instinct and the artistic close up of the bright red lips parting to smile at the end. It seems B is vindicated at the end of it all, but exactly what did she do? The mystery is chilling.

Beyonce : Ring the Alarm

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