Formation Beyonce

Formation

by

Beyonce

Contents

1. Beyonce

2. Formation

3. Context

4. Racism and police brutality

5. Lyrics

6. Pride of her origine and emphasis on women

7. Conclusion

Beyoncé...

• Beyoncé is a singer, composer, dancer and actress american.
• She sing different sort that musical style like the RnB, hip hop, pop music or soul.
• Beyoncé was part of a band : Destiny's child.

Formation

• Formation is a music from the "Lemonade" album by Beyoncé.

• Published in 2016.
• This song was a sucess thanks to controversy creates in relation to racism,police brutality and the highlithing that the pride

Beyonce

Formation Music video

Context

This music left the day after the one that would have been Trayon Martin’s 21st birthday (in next part, we can see who was Trayon Martin). Moreover, at this time, hurricane Katrina was devastating. This tragic event, affected many cities with predominantly black populations. By the way, Beyoncé had donated her concert proceeds to an organization that works with victims of the Michigan contamined water scandal.

Racism and police brutality

There are several references to police violence against members of the Black community in the United States. The dancers hold a poster with the inscription "Justice 4 Mario Woods," in memory of a young man killed in San Francisco.

Racism and police brutality

In the music video, Beyonce references Martin Luther King, such as when a man is seen holding a newspaper with the picture of M. Luther King and the title "More than a Dreamer," which is reminiscent of King's famous speech "I Have a Dream." King is an icon for global revolution.

Racism and police brutality

In the clip, a black boy wearing a hooded jacket is seen dancing in front of a line of white police officers. It shows how black people are not afraid, even the little boy who is exceptionally brave.

Racism an police brutality

Dressed in a white gown, Beyonce nods to the history of the United States and re-appropriates the legacy of the American South, which we often associate with the enslavement of Black people. She is surrounded by Southern belles.

The lyrics

The lyrics demonstrate how she utilized criticism and racism from others to make it her strength.

"I like my negro nose with Jackson Five nostrils"

Pride of origin and emphasis on women

The lyrics demonstrated how she utilises criticism and racism to fortify herself.She highlights her natural hair,which even today is subject to societal criticism,by saying "I like my baby heir with aby hair and afros".She take pride in her hair

Additionnally,she makes a statement about her nose "I like my negro nose with Jackson Five nostrils"which is also a part of her that has been critised.However,like her hair,she embraces it . Futhermore, she expresses pride in her origins,which she states as "My daddy Alabama,Momma Louisiana.

It link its origins and gender, she is proud to be a black women. According to the lyrics : “Okay, okay, ladies, now let's get in formation, cause I slay”. She challenges cultural norms and encourages women to assert themselves. It’s icône afro-féministe. Moreover, the presence of many women in the clip put forward by their dance and their confidence reinforces this aspect.

Conclusion :

Formation is a music. It is part of the fight against racism. Beyoncé managed to highlight the many problems of society at the time.