Audio

Question 1

Who is there a sample for might at the start oft he video?

Answer 1

Messy Mya speaking “What happened to New Orleans”

Question 2

Describe Messy Mya

Answer 2

Famous within the black and LGBTQ communities - famous for speaking out in a controversial way on issues of race, sexuality and Hurricane Katrina

Question 3

What might the use of Messy Mya’s voice signify?

Answer 3

The use of Messy Mya’s voice may signify the genre and theme of black oppression and discrimination

Question 4

What is significant about Messy Mya being shot?

Answer 4

Messy Mya was shot and killed which might emphasise violent crimes especially to black victims

Question 5

Whose voice do we hear in the break in the song?

Answer 5

We hear Big Freedia’s voice - a gay male musician and TV star

Question 6

What does the inclusion of Big Freedia’s voice do?

Answer 6

-The use of Big Freedi’s voice would engage an audience familiar with the bounce sub genre = attracting a pre-sold audience
-Also represents Beyoncé as an inclusive, progressive, accepting artist who is an allly to the LGBTQ+ community

Question 7

What do the lyrics show her as?

Answer 7

The lyrics show her as being a confident leader and in charge e.g “ I see it, I want it, I take it”

Question 8

What does the use of celerity collaboration do for Beyoncé?

Answer 8

The use of celebrity collaborations makes Beyoncé seem successful and popular