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1
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Artist

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Beyonce

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Year

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2016

3
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Genre

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Trap/bounce

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Produced

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Beyonce, Mike Will Made It

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Distributed/label

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Parkwood entertainment

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Key aspect 1 - major issues

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The music video offers a wealth of (sometimes conflicting/contradictory) messages and possible meanings. Many of the references in the video require an awareness of issues and events (such as the flooding in New Orleans and racial tension in America).

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Key aspect 2 - costume

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The use of costume is interesting. Antebellum dresses which seem to reference slavery contrast heavily with stereotypical “pop” signifiers such as tight-fitting/revealing costume in some of the dance sections

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Key aspect 3 -Performance

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Beyoncé’s performance shifts from moments of aggression such as obscene gestures with her fingers to more culturally recognisable dance routines that seem less loaded with political or social messages.

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Representations of femininity

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For example, the dance sections where she wears short/tight or revealing outfits as well as some of the sexualised lyrics. This might be balanced by looking again at her construction as a strong, powerful figure.