The queen has returned to her rightful place on the throne. The drought has been rough and the endless nights spent wondering when new music would come has almost ended us, but we’re back. On Saturday February 6th, 2016, our eyes and ears were blessed with the “Formation” video that at the very least got the world thinking about the “Black Lives Matter” movement. Well done, Bey.
So, let’s analyze.
Photo: Beyonce.com
There’s great scene in the video where Beyoncé is providing us with the most fierce car ride of all time. Her braids swangin’ in the wind as the driver does donuts in the lot. Someone get me a car. Immediately.
Then, if having her face wasn’t enough, we get some very adorable cameos of Bleu Ivy, rocking her afro. Since the beginning, their family has been getting backlash about the ‘unkemptness’ of it. It’s refreshing to see Beyoncé letting the world know that her afro won’t change the way she lives her life and that she prefers the ‘fro. *Picks afro in solidarity*
Of course, the entire scene with the small boy dancing in front of the line of police was a powerful statement. It gets even more moving when the police raise their hands in innocence, portraying the hands up don’t shoot action. Followed immediately by the words “Stop Shooting Us” spray painted on the wall. Another point on team Beyoncé.
Add the amazing synchronization of the choreography and we’ve got an epic video for the times. If you haven’t seen it, please go watch it. And then proceed to cry while trying to find tickets to the world tour.